Ann M. Smoot

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Warrenton, VA *****

Home: 540-***-****

Cell: 703-***-****

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Objective

To obtain a position that allows me to provide excellent care as a Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner

Education

Chamberlain University

Masters of Science in Nursing: Family Nurse Practitioner December 2018

Phi Pi Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau Invitee

Chamberlain College of Nursing

Bachelors of Science in Nursing December 2013

Deans List, Honor Roll 2011-2013

Academic Achievement Award 2013

University of Maryland University College

Associates Degree January 2009

Dean’s List / Honor Roll 2008-2009

Licenses and Certifications

Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-C) (VA 002*******) January 2019

Registered Nurse (VA #000*******)

Registered Nurse (WA DC #RN1033466)

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Certified Hospice and Palliative Care RN

Skill Highlights

Strong interpersonal skills

Computer / MS Office literate / Various EMR experience

Ability to de-escalate situations

Team player

Ethical professional

Can-do attitude

Adaptive in fast paced environment

Calm under pressure

Current Professional Position

Capital Caring Health

Warrenton, VA 20187

Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner

2/2019 - Current

Work as a Community Palliative Care APRN Provider providing palliation and consultative management of chronic, progressive (usually terminal) illness, and Hospice pre-election evaluation and counseling services providing extensive goals of care conversation and education to patients and families.

Close coordination maintained with treatment team. Use of Multiple EMR’s to document, communicate, and prescribe.

In the hospital, serve as a consultant to Hospitalist, Case Management, and nurse team for management of end of life care and symptom management while establishing appropriate level of care in compliance with Medicare regulations.

In the Community, serve as Medical Provider for patients and families providing medication management, education and intervention for end stage disease processes such as CHF, COPD, ESRD, various malignant processes, etc. Recognize crisis in symptom management or psycho-social areas and escalating level of care as appropriate. Coordinate support services in preparation for end of life, transitioning patient and family to hospice services when appropriate.

Related Educational Experience

Culpeper Medical Clinic – Walk-in and Primary Care

Preceptor Kristopher Inman, MSN, APRN, FNP-C

2/2018 – 12/2018

Provide patient primary and preventative care throughout the lifespan

Conduct patient history interviews, physical exams, and orchestrate necessary medical plans

Order and interpret lab tests, imaging, and perform in-office procedures when necessary under direct supervision of preceptor

Follow up and maintain rapport with patient population during various phases of care

Provide patients with education, counseling, and appropriate referrals when necessary

Historic Professional Experience

Capital Caring Hospice and Palliative Care

Warrenton, VA 20187

Hospital Registered Nurse Liaison

10/2016-2/2019

Serve as a liaison, case manager and consultant for hospice and palliative care services for patients in the hospital and community setting

Provide extensive goals of care conversation and education to patients and families

In the hospital, serve as a consultant to Hospitalist, Case Management, and nurse team for management of end of life care and symptom management while establishing appropriate level of care in compliance with Medicare regulations

In the Community, serve as RN case manager for patients and families providing education and medical intervention in management for end stage disease processes such as CHF, COPD, ESRD, Various Cancers, etc. Recognize crisis in symptom management or psycho-social areas and escalating level of care as appropriate. Coordinate appropriate support services in preparation for end of life.

Fauquier Hospital

Warrenton, VA

Registered Nurse

Progressive Care Cardiac Unit

7/2015-10/2016

Assessed and cared for complex patients with varying degrees of illness and debility in a caring and professional manner in an Acute Care setting.

Coordinate with Interdisciplinary team to ensure appropriate treatment, interventions, and procedures performed in a timely manner so as not to contribute to inappropriate increases in length of stays.

Scrutinized trends and changes in patient status and planned appropriate interventions

including escalating level of care when patient status required emergent higher levels of care.

Served as patient advocate by independently communicating clinical concerns and unclear or potentially inappropriate orders to other members of the health care team in a timely and professional manner

Served as preceptor/ mentor to nurse students and nurse graduates

Medstar Washington Hospital Center

Washington, DC

Registered Nurse, Pulmonary Medical Unit

4/2014- 7/2015

Coordinated the care of up to six patients daily with increasing complex nursing care needs.

Identified and intervened for current and potential complex problems of varied populations (ESRD, COPD, CHF, HTN Crisis, Sepsis, Decubitus Ulcers, etc.)

Acted in preceptor and mentor capacity for nursing students and new graduate registered nurses.

scrutinized trends and changes in patient status and planned appropriate interventions including escalating level of care when patient status required emergent higher levels of care.

Served as patient advocate by independently communicating clinical concerns. Identified unclear or potentially inappropriate orders and sought resolution with the health care team in a timely and professional manner.

Showed ability to be a team player by identifying needs and providing assistance to other staff members. Also, able to communicate need for assistance for myself.

American Security Programs

Reston, VA

6/2012-4/2014

Served as federal security guard where customer service with the ability to enforce regulation in a pleasant manner was key.

Excelled as a team-player

Provided professional armed security guard service with integrity protecting government personnel and assets.

Maintained availability for shift work to include overnight and weekends.

Prepared documentation and reports to chronicle events and maintain standards of reporting.

Securiguard Inc.

McLean, VA

Assistant Project Manager / Security Officer

9/2003-6/2012

Served as an Assistant Project Manager in environments where customer service, compliance, and enforcement of standard protocols were critical

Supervised up to 120 officers

Responsible for payroll and scheduling on a contract billing up to 4,200 hours per week.

Part of the management team that brought overtime down from over 10% to consistently less than 2%

Was able to resolve difficult customer service issues independently and provide excellent support to clients from diverse backgrounds

US Army Military Police

Fort Myer, VA

1995-2003

Served as military police watch commander in high stress environment

Responsible for de-escalating tense situations while remaining calm and providing direction

Served as Equal Opportunity Advisor / Counselor for over 150 military police officers providing effective solutions to complicated issues while keeping upper management informed

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