Nurse Practitioner Home Health
Resume:
Shanta Smith
**** ********* ** *** *******, La. *0126
act84v@r.postjobfree.com
Qualifications: Dedicated APRN with more than 10 years of nursing experience. Background in
cardiac care, medical/surgical, rehab, home health, detox and psych nursing. Flexible quick learner who adapts easily to new situations and enjoy a challenge. Self motivated professional with a commitment in providing quality nursing care. Strong organizational and communication skills.
Education: MSN, Southern University A & M College, Baton Rouge, La., GPA 3.41
BSN, William Carey School of Nursing, New Orleans, La., GPA 3.3
BA in Psychology, Southern University, New Orleans, La., GPA 3.5
Certifications: FNP-C expires 3/2019
BLS expires 1/2017
ACLS expires 1/2017
Clinical Experience: 10/2015-Present
Beacon Behavior Health Hospital
Family Nurse Practitioner
*Complete intakes on new patients through assessing and planning
medically for psychiatric patients
*Perform follow up assessments for medical issues of psychiatric patients
*Order appropriate test and prescribe as needed
1/2015-Present
Lady of the Sea After Hours Clinic
Family Nurse Practitioner
*Assess, diagnose and treatment pt’s throughout the life span
*Refer for diagnostic treatments/procedures accordingly
*Refer to specialist as appropriate
*Coordinate with attending physician as needed
4/2014- Present
Metropolitan Health Corporation
Family Nurse Practitioner
*Assess, diagnose and treatment pt’s throughout the life span
*Refer for diagnostic treatments/procedures accordingly
*Refer to specialist as appropriate
*Coordinate with attending physician as needed
4/2012-04/2014
Orleans Parish Correctional Facility
Contract Nurse( Medical, Psych and Detox)
* Conducted Sick Calls on Inmates as needed in all facilities
* Administered daily meds as ordered ( po, Inhal, IM, IV )
* Performed wound care as needed
* Performed medical emergencies ( CPR ) upon command
* Obtained vitals as needed
* Documented medical events as appropriate
10/2012- 08/2013
New Orleans Health Corporation Home Health
DON
* Supervised clinical staff
* Completed all reports as requested by state for home health facilities
* Assigned patients to clinical staff
* Audited all clinical records
* Conduced supervisory visits for home health aides and skilled nurses
* Conduced monthly meetings with clinical staff
* Conduced monthly in-services with field staff
10/2011-4/2012
LSU Interim Hospital
Staff Nurse- Detox
* Conducted admit/discharge assessments as needed
* Obtained appropriate blood work needed for admittance to unit
* Participated in groups ( AA and NA )
* Administered detox meds ( po, IV )
* Participated in team meetings to devise plans for discharges
* Coordinated care with Social Workers and Counselors of other facilities
for continuous treatment post discharge
11/2011- 11/2012
Ormond Nursing and Care Facility
Weekend Supervisor
* Administered O2 therapy for residents with orders
* Assisted LPN’s with assessments as needed
* Performed wound care on all patients with pressure ulcers
* Supervised all LPN’s and CNA’s on weekend staff
* Conducted walk throughs for perspective residents
* Conducted in-services as needed
12/08-11/2012
LSU Interim Hospital
Contract Nurse
* Completed assessments on Cardiac, Med Surg and Isolation patients
* Administered meds ( PO, IV, IM, SL, SQ, Supp. )
* Supervised LPN’s on same shift
* Started IV’s, inserted foley catheters, performed wound care
* Documented accordingly
* Developed Care Plans as appropriate
* Cared for post Cath and post Surg patients
12/06-10/2011
Abide Home Care Services
Field Nurse/DON
* Completed admits, recerts, resumptions and discharges as needed
* Performed wound care
* Developed Care Plans and set frequencies for LPN’s/CAN’s
* Performed supervisory visits on LPN’s and CNA’s as needed
* Conducted audits of clinical records as needed
* Completed OBQI/OBQM reports as needed for Medicare
* Conducted monthly staff meetings for all staff
* Provided in-service trainings for clinical staff
Reference available upon request.
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