Terry L. Smith, FNP-C

Naples, Florida 315-***-**** acvp32@r.postjobfree.com

Nurse Practitioner

Compassionate and versatile Nurse Practitioner with more than 15 years of experience in diverse clinical settings, including primary care and family practice. Demonstrated history of cultivating relationships with patients, families, and colleagues. Expertise in comprehensive assessments and diagnostic services for patients of all ages, as well as of developing customized treatment plans based on individual patient needs. Proven record of establishing and sustaining professional partnerships with other healthcare providers and external stakeholders.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Clinical Nursing Preventative Care Family Medicine Patient Advocacy and Relationship Building Rheumatology

Quality Assurance Care Management Treatment Planning Interpersonal Communications Clinical Collaboration

Networking Technology Integration Electronic Medical Records (EMR) Administration Supervision Training

EXPERIENCES AND ACHIEVEMENTS

NORTHEAST NURSE PRACTITIONERS FAMILY HEALTH SERVICES, New Hartford, NY 9/2006 – Present

Family Nurse Practitioner/General Manager

Direct daily operations for family practice agency, providing quality primary and preventative care to patients of all ages, including pediatric and geriatric services. Provide wellness care, sports and pre-employment physicals, routine preventative health checks, and gynecological care. Perform minor in-house procedures, such as biopsies and joint injections. Support patients and caregivers with preventing and managing a wide variety of conditions. Conduct comprehensive assessments and patient evaluations to determine treatment needs and plans. Facilitate patient education on preventative care, general health and wellness, and management of diseases, symptoms, and pre-existing conditions. Oversee administrative functions of office, such as staff supervision, recruitment and staffing, schedule management, marketing and advertising, and bookkeeping.

Developed and sustained client base, utilizing in-network insurance and physician referrals, as well as word-of-mouth recommendations.

Acted as liaison between patients and external specialists as needed, maintaining quality contacts in the healthcare industry to ensure consistency of care.

Managed relationships with major insurance companies to ensure maintenance of in-network status.

DR. MARTIN MORELL/ARTHRITIS SPECIALISTS, Utica, NY 4/2001 – 6/2006

Nurse Practitioner

Provided quality patient care for patients with a variety of autoimmune connective tissue diseases, including rheumatoid and psoriatic arthritis, lupus erythematosus, osteoarthritis, and sarcoidosis. Performed treatments and specialty services, such as aspirations, as well as administered joint injections.

Met with patients and physician to evaluate treatment needs, conduct diagnostic assessments, and design individualized care and treatment plans with an emphasis on disease management.

Career Note: Additional experience as Family Nurse Practitioner for John F. Houck/Adirondack Community Physicians.

EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS

Associate of Science, Certified Family Nurse Practitioner, Community General Hospital, Syracuse, NY

Associate of Science, Nursing, Mohawk Valley Community College, Utica, NY

Nationally Certified Family Nurse Practitioner, License #1297327, American Academy of Nurse Practitioners

Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner, License #9360074, State of Florida

Registered Family Nurse Practitioner, License #331860, State of New York

Additional Credentials, DEA License #MS0278324 and Certified Medical Examiner #991-***-****

Member, American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and Nurse Practitioner Association of New York State

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