SUMMARY

SKILLS

EXPERIENCE

Yolanda Smith

(C) 919-***-**** adh2vw@r.postjobfree.com Wendell, NC 27591 Enthusiastic individual with superior skills in working in both team-based and independent capacities. Bringing strong work ethic and excellent organizational skills to any setting. Excited to begin new challenge with successful team.

Nurse Practitioner Association of NC

American Academy of Nurse Practitioners

member

American Nurses Association (ANA)

Geriatric treatment knowledge

Adult Geriatric Nurse Practitioner, NC Nephrology, August 2017-Current Raleigh, NC

Built trust and rapport with patients by listening to concerns, advocating and educating on chronic health issues such as ESRD and AKI.

Managed patients with acute and chronic conditions such as ESRD, AKI, DM, heart disease, and hemodialysis dependent.

Adult Geriatric Nurse Practitioner, Eastern NC Medical Group, May 2016-August 2017 Zebulon, NC

Performed examinations on patients and asked thorough questions to best determine medical conditions and illnesses.

Clinical Educator and Supervisor, WakeMed, November 2007-May 2016 Raleigh, NC

Helped floor nurses make care decisions by applying exceptional clinical judgment and knowledge of facility policies.

Imparted medical, operational and patient care knowledge to junior nurses to maximize performance and quality of team operations.

Completed weekly floor work to stay up to date on latest clinical practices and procedures. Charge Nurse, WakeMed Health & Hospitals, July 1998-January 2007 Raleigh, NC

Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses. Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters. Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care. Educated patients, caregivers, and families on diagnoses, treatment and disease prevention. Combat Medical Specialist, Army National Guard

Greenville, NC

Kept abreast of advances in medicine, computerized diagnostic and treatment equipment, data processing technology, imaging advances, government regulations, health insurance changes and financing options.

Master of Science

Adult Geriatric Nurse Practitioner, Duke University, Durham NC May 2015 Master of Science

Healthcare Administration, Pfeiffer University, Misenheimer, NC August 2007 Bachelor of Science

Registered Nurse, East Carolina University, Greenville NC May 1996

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