Nurse Practitioner Medical

Lorelle J. Smith, BSN, MSN, ARNP-C, CNS

727-***-**** (C) 727-***-**** (H)

*********@*****.***

**** **** ******, *** **** Richey, Florida 34653

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Dedicated seasoned Nurse

8 years’ experience as a Board Certified ARNP

Relates well to people from a variety of cultures and socioeconomic conditions

Flexible, quick learner, adapts easily to new situations

Professional and self-motivated

Proven record of reliability and responsibility

Strong communication and computer skills

Natural ability to build rapport with patients and families

Proficiency in the special needs of patient’s ages 50-100 years old

Evidence based holistic practice

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2014- Present- Nurse practitioner, Life path Hospice, Tampa, Florida

Provide comprehensive health assessments, differential diagnosis, and prescribe treatments under the protocol in the direct management of acute and chronic illness and disease.

Act as resource to the clinical team to discuss patient care issues.

Share on call rotation with Medical Director, other medical doctors and nurse practitioners providing 24 hour, seven day a week coverage to patient/family/team members as necessary.

Follow ethical and legal standards established by the medical and nursing communities as the basis for patient advocacy.

Maintain up to date patient records through web based charting system so that problems, plans actions and goals are accurately and clearly stated and changes are reflected as they occur.

2008-2012 Nurse Practitioner- Physician Group, Sarasota, Florida

Performed comprehensive history and physical exams.

Identified normal and abnormal characteristics.

Formulated diagnoses and developed treatment plans; ordered treatments, diagnostic tests, medical management and referrals to specialists based on findings.

Evaluated care outcomes by performing focused orthopedic exams, reviewing specialist’s reports, diagnostic tests and procedures.

Ensured compliance to guidelines, protocols and standing orders.

Incorporated psychosocial elements to provide nursing education, anticipatory guidance and health promotion education.

Counseled clients regarding health risk factors: i.e., smoking cessation, stress management, physical activity, exercise and risk reduction.

Utilized translators, translation medical text and foreign language educational material to provide care to non-English speaking clients.

Coordinated physical therapy and related therapeutic procedures.

Maintained protocols received and implemented constructive directives according to health care policy as documented by the facility the district/ state health department and JACHO (Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Care organization).

2006-2007 Nurse Practitioner, Doctors At Home, Brooksville, Florida

Managed a wide variety of acute illnesses, chronic complex multisystem disease processes in an internal medicine environment.

Manage client care throughout the continuum of care in a variety of settings: office, home, ALF’s, and Nursing Homes.

Evaluated health status by performing health histories, physical exams, psychosocial assessments and other screening when necessary on initial and subsequent visits for adult patients of all age groups.

Interpret test results for deviation from normal

Conducted routine tests appropriate to the services provided and based on age group development and other identified needs.: i.e., electrocardiograms, dementia screenings.

Formulated a diagnosis and plan of care or made alterations in treatment modulates or medication modifications based on findings.

Compile medical data to ensure all necessary information is accurate, complete and in compliance with regulations, guidelines and supports confidential standard.

Provide referrals for clients with special needs.

Counseled patients and family in nutrition, health risk factors, disease management, health promotion, risk reduction, medication and home safety.

Assess clinical problems faced by the patient and his care needs.

Monitor condition of the patient, making adjustment in care if necessary.

EDUCATION

2005 University of South Alabama, Mobile, Alabama

Masters of Science / Nurse Practitioner/ Geriatric ARNP/

Clinical Nurse Specialist/ Diabetic Care Manager

1998 Florida Southern College, Lakeland, Florida

Bachelors of Science in Nursing

1993 Hillsborough Community College, Tampa, Florida

Associate of Science Nursing

HONORS CERTIFICATIONS AND AFFILIATIONS

Board Certified Gerontological ARNP- ANCC

(American Nurses Credentialing Center- 2005)

Invited member- Sigma Theta Tau Nurses Honor Society

Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurse Association

West Coast Council Advanced Nursing Practice

Florida Nursing Association

Alzheimer’s Association

EXPERIENCE AS RN INCLUDES:

ICU

Management experience as House Supervisor and relief ADON for 300+ bed nursing home, supervising all levels of personal, charge nurse for step down unit, and supervisor for hospice

Teaching experience as nursing instructor at State Community College, NCLEX review instructor and precepting other nurses

Extensive family and crisis intervention experience

Assist with setup of new step down area

Assist with Research for a new procedure and a new medication including obtaining consent and monitoring treatments

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