NICOLE SMITH
KANSAS CITY, MO 64131
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EDUCATION
Master of Science degree in Nursing
May, 2008
University of Missouri Columbia
Bachelor of Science degree in nursing
Summa Cum Laude
University of Missouri Columbia
December, 2003
CLINICAL WORK EXPERIENCE
Family Nurse Practitioner PRA Health Sciences
September 2015-present
Obtain subject histories and screen according to study protocols
Evaluate and treat patients with acute and chronic complains
Order and collect specimen for lab tests
Family Nurse Practitioner Kansas City Free Health Clinic
November 2010-September 2015
In collaboration with a physician provide general health care management and treatment to appropriate client groups
Provide care for acute and chronic medical conditions
Practice nursing within the scope of individual knowledge, skills, and abilities
according to the Missouri and Kansas Nurse Practice Act.
Supervise other ancillary and nursing personnel, as assigned.
Teach wellness through education and counseling.
Family Nurse Practitioner, Advance Health, Kansas City, MO
August 2013-May 2017
Perform health risk assessments on Geriatric members in home
Make appropriate specialty referrals, based on member need
Make recommendations for preventive/follow up care
Perform point of care testing as needed
Family Nurse Practitioner, MinuteClinic, Kansas City,MO
August 2008-June 2011
Diagnose and treat common family illnesses for patients 18 months and older
Utilize expertise to determine appropriate treatment options
Document patient visits utilized computerized charting
Practice autonomously with assistance as needed from collaborating physician
Clinical Nurse, Truman Medical Center, Kansas City, MO: Ambulatory Clinic Division
May 2005 August 2008
Greet and room patients; take vital signs
Responsible for clinic flow
Walk-in triage
Communicate with physicians regarding patient concerns
Refill medication requests
Staff Nurse North Kansas City Hospital CVICU
July 2004 – April 2005
Develop and individualize plan of care based on initial and ongoing assessment
Demonstrate knowledge and expertise in caring for the adult post-open heart and adult
Post- thoracotomy patient
Coordinate patient care through delegation, communication and documentation
Prioritize patient care
Interact with patients and families to assure quality care and health education
Critical Care Fellow, North Kansas City Hospital
January 2004 – July 2004
Care for the telemetry, medical, surgical, post cardiac-intervention and critical care patient.
Observe procedures in gastrointestinal, cardiac catheterization and cardiac procedure labs
Patient Care Technician, North Kansas City Hospital, Kansas City, MO;
June 2003 – January 2004
Provide care for adult hospital population as assigned
Assist patients with activities of daily living, ambulation, and transfers
Perform various tasks as delegated by nursing staff including obtaining vital signs and blood glucose measurements.
LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATIONS
Nursing: State of Kansas, active
CPR: American Heart Association Health Care Provider, current
ACLS: Advanced Cardiac Life Support, current
American Nurse Credentialing Center Family Nurse Practitioner
ASSOCIATIONS
Member, Sigma Theta Tau International