Nurse Practitioner

Janelle K. Smith, NP-C

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Professional Summary Highly skilled career professional with more than 8 years practical experience in inpatient, outpatient, school health, and public health environments. Received further training and skill development in primary care sectors, as well as cardiology, pediatrics, and women’s health during Family Nurse Practitioner training.

Computer skilled, managing heavy daily patient volume including appointment scheduling, and patient referral. Proficient in all documentation/record maintenance/paperwork to ensure accuracy and patient confidentiality.

Experience Nurse Practitioner

04/2009-present Cardiology & Arrhythmia Consultants, Norfolk, VA

 Responsible for anticoagulation clinic, which involves initiating, and maintaining therapeutic serum blood levels using prescribed anticoagulants.

 Assessing established patients diagnosed with hypertension, heart failure, and arrhythmias. Making clinical decisions in collaboration with the physician.

 Consulting and following in patients and outpatients. Initiating orders, and making changes to medications, diagnostic testing, and labs independently, as well as in collaboration with the physician as needed.

 Aid in training registered nurses in the appropriate management of anticoagulation therapy.

School Health Nurse

08/2006-06/2008 Virginia Beach City Public Schools, Virginia Beach, VA

 Manage and coordinates the school’s health program; follows procedures, protocols, and other instructions provided by the coordinator of health services

 Implements required screening programs

 Supervises and manages clinic assistants

 Assess individual student health needs and provides intervention as needed

 Provide care for medically involved and medically fragile students

 Provides health counseling

School Health Nurse and Public Health Nurse

08/2004-08/2006 City of Norfolk, Norfolk, VA

 Manage and coordinates the school’s health program; follows procedures, protocols, and other instructions provided by the coordinator of health services

 Implements required screening programs

 Assess individual student health needs and provides intervention as needed

 Provides health counseling

 Participate in disaster training

Staff Nurse and Resource Nurse

05/2002-10/2006 Virginia Beach General Hospital , Virginia Beach, VA

 Collaboration with members of the healthcare team to ensure that orders were carried out in a way that benefits the patients

 Utilizing the five rights of medication to ensure safety of patients during medication administration

 Assessing clients to identify potential health problems

 Patient and family education of procedures and disease processes

 Preceptor to nursing students

 Training as charge nurse and assistance with supervision and management of employee patient assignments

Education Hampton University, Hampton, VA

9/2006-12/2008

 Master of Science in Nursing

 Family Nurse Practitioner, GPA 4.0

Norfolk State University, Norfolk, VA

08/2005-05/2006

 Bachelor of Science in Nursing

 GPA 3.3

Norfolk State University, Norfolk, VA

08/1998-05/2002

 Associate Degree in Nursing

 Registered Nurse, GPA 3.2

FNP Student Experience Family Practice 9/08-11/08 Clinical Preceptor: Mrs. Olivia Newby, FNPC, Norfolk, VA

Assessed the health status, development, and functioning of individuals and families to establish a database. Interpreted data related to individuals and families to establish a list of potential and/or existing problems. Initiated and provided continuity of health care for individuals in collaboration with physicians, other health care providers, and community resources.

Internal Medicine 9/08-11/08 Clinical Preceptor: Dr. Shelia Garris, Norfolk, VA

Managed individuals with unstable diabetes, hypertension, and lipid disorders using evidenced based practice to achieve desirable health outcomes. Where needed, initiated and provided continuity of health care for individuals in collaboration with other health care providers.

Cardiology 9/08-10/08 Clinical Preceptor: Dr. Keith Newby, Norfolk, VA

Collaborated with hospitalists and other members of the healthcare team in order to achieve the highest level of cardiac functioning possible for individuals. Educated and trained in EKG interpretation, and echocardiogram reading as well as knowledgeable in cardiac catheterization interpretations. Educated by skilled electrophysiologist on implantation and management of client’s with internal defibrillator devices.

Women’s Health 6/08-7/08 Clinical Preceptor: Laurie McPherson-Smith, CNM, Virginia Beach, VA

Provided prenatal and postpartum care to women of all ages. Also performed annual gynecological exams in an effort to practice primary prevention. Managed family planning, and hormonal replacement therapy. Also assisted in implanting intrauterine devices.

Pediatric Primary Care 6/08-7/08 Clinical Preceptor: Lenoa Walker, PNP-C, Chesapeake, VA

Provided well child care including immunizations, anticipatory guidance, and health promotion education. Managed acute illnesses and chronic disease exacerbations for infants, children, and adolescents while incorporating psychosocial elements.

Family Practice and Urgent Care 1/08-5/08 Clinical Preceptors: Pharnethia Jackson, CFNP, and Dr. Shur-Allen, Chesapeake, VA

Assessed the health status, development, and functioning of individuals and families to establish a database. Interpreted data related to individuals and families to establish a list of potential and/or existing problems. Initiated and provided continuity of health care for individuals in collaboration with physicians, other health care providers, and community resources. Trained in microscopic testing, preliminary xray readings, and suturing

List of Trials Novartis, Protocol No. CSPA100AUS02

Sub-investigator of an 8 week double-blind study to compare the combination of aliskiren, amlodopine, and HCTZ versus the combination of aliskiren and amlodopine as therapy in minority Stage 2 hypertensive patients.

Affiliations Member of Golden Key National Honor Society

Member of Sigma Theta Tau Honor society

Member of Virginia Council of Nurse Practitioners

References References are available on request.

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