Pat M.

Smith, MS, RN
EDUCATION

1234 Some Rd.

Ann Arbor, MI, 48109
(734)-123-4567
psmith@host.com

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan

Master of Science, Community Health Nursing, Family Nurse
Practitioner Program, 2002

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, with Honors, 1995

LICENSURE &
CERTIFICATI
ONS

Registered Nurse Licensure

State of Michigan, current through March 2004
State of North Dakota, current through June 2003
State of South Dakota, current through January 2003

Certification
Eligible for American Nurses Credentialing Center Family Nurse
Practitioner Exam, anticipated September 2002
Basic Cardiac Life Support, current through August 2003

FNP STUDENT
CLINICAL
EXPERIENCE

Pediatric Primary Care

Detroit Community Health Connections, Inc., Detroit, MI
9/01-4/02
Clinical Preceptor: Dr. Jacqueline Washington, MD
Provided well-child care including immunizations, anticipatory
guidance, and health promotion education to a primarily
underserved African American and Hispanic pediatric population
in a federally funded inner-city clinic.
Managed acute illnesses and chronic disease exacerbations for
infants, children, and adolescents while incorporating
psychosocial elements.

Adult Primary Care

Primary Care Office-Internal Medicine, Detroit, MI
1/02-4/02
Clinical Preceptor: Dr. Maria Ramirez, MD
Managed acute illnesses and chronic, complex, multi-system disease
processes of low-income African American adults in an urban
internal medicine clinic.
Counseled clients regarding health risk factors, smoking cessation,
stress management, physical activity, and disease management.

Dermatology
Family Medical Center, Temperance, MI
4/02
Clinical Preceptor: John Jackson, CNM
Performed routine skin cancer screenings and treatment of acute and
chronic diseases of the skin for clients ages 10-80 in a large
suburban dermatology practice.

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1234 Some Rd.

Ann Arbor, MI, 48109
(734)-123-4567
psmith@host.com

Obstetrics and Womens Health

Family Medical Center, Temperance, MI
1/02-3/02
Clinical Preceptor: John Jackson, CNM
Provided prenatal and postpartum care to low-income and migrant
Hispanic and Caucasian women ages 15-25 in a federally funded
rural health clinic.
Utilized translators, translation medical texts, and foreign language
educational materials to provide care to non-English speaking
clients.

Family Practice
Community Family Health Center, Ann Arbor, MI
6/01-8/01
Clinical Preceptor: Sally Valerez, FNP
Managed acute and stable chronic illnesses of low-income families in
a Nurse Practitioner managed federally funded community health
center.
Focused on health maintenance, health promotion, risk reduction,
and client education.

Geriatric Medicine
Waltonwood Senior Living Community Canton, MI
1/01-6/01
Clinical Preceptor: Sadie Beaufort, FNP
Managed acute illnesses and chronic, complex, multi-system disease
processes of a geriatric population in a metropolitan suburban
assisted living facility.
Developed proficiency in the special needs of adults ages 60-100.

Geriatric Medicine
Oakwood Skilled Nursing Center Dearborn, MI
1/01-6/01
Clinical Preceptor: Sadie Beaufort, FNP
Managed acute illnesses and chronic, complex, multi-system disease
processes of an inpatient geriatric population in a skilled nursing
facility.

Geriatric Medicine
Sequoia Housing Project Ann Arbor, MI
5/01-8/01
Clinical Preceptor: Sally Valerez, FNP
Provided outreach services to elder adults in a low-income senior
housing development.
Performed foot and nail care, blood pressure and blood sugar
monitoring, and provided referrals for clients with special needs
Provided counseling on nutrition, exercise, and medication and home
safety.

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1234 Some Rd.

Ann Arbor, MI, 48109
(734)-123-4567
psmith@host.com

Adolescent Health
The Corner Health Center Ypsilanti, MI
9/00-12/01
Clinical Preceptor: Ann Sampson, FNP
Provided comprehensive well woman care including pelvic
examinations, family planning, contraception counseling, and
management of STDs to a diverse population of underserved
African American teenagers in a federally funded health center.

Orthopedics
Orthopedic Surgery Outpatient Clinic
3/01
University of Michigan Medical Center Ann Arbor, MI
Clinical Preceptor: Marie Donnerstag, FNP
Provided presurgical history and physicals and post surgical follow-up
for orthopedic clients in a large Midwestern teaching facility.

PROFESSIONAL
EXPERIENCE

Graduate Student Teaching Instructor

University of Michigan School of Nursing Ann Arbor, MI
9/01-12/01
Course: Introduction to Human Growth and Development Across the
Lifespan
Responsible for weekly seminar and served as mentor for 20
undergraduate freshmen nursing students.
Introduced students to APA format and guided students to develop
scientific writing skills through term papers.
Managed academic internships at a variety of community service
organizations.

Staff Nurse, Clinical Nurse II

University of Michigan Medical Center Ann Arbor, MI
1/01-1/02
Neurosurgical Intensive Care
Provided tertiary care to a diverse population of critically ill
neurosurgery and neurology clients at a large academic affiliated
medical center.
Expertise in ventriculostomies, neurologic exams, neuroradiologic
procedures, and post-stroke and subarachnoid hemorrhage care.

Resource Nurse, Clinical Nurse II

University of Michigan Medical Center Ann Arbor, MI
1/99-1/01
Adult Intensive Care Units
Cared for a variety of critically ill clients at a level one trauma
center.
Rotated through all adult intensive care units as needed including
cardiac, trauma, burn, surgical, medicine, pulmonary,
neurosurgery, and thoracic surgery.

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1234 Some Rd.

Ann Arbor, MI, 48109
(734)-123-4567
psmith@host.com

Staff Nurse, Clinical Nurse II

Henry Ford Health System Detroit, MI
7/97-1/99
Medical Intensive Care/Pulmonary Medicine
Provided individualized care in the MICU at a large inner-city
hospital.
Expertise in hemodynamic monitoring, pulmonary artery catheters,
titrating drips, mechanical ventilation, and substance abuse
management of the critically ill client.

Charge Nurse, Preceptor

Oakwood Medical Center Dearborn, MI
3/96-7/97
Cardiac Critical Care
Functioned as a charge nurse and staff nurse on a 16 bed cardiac
step-down unit at a large teaching hospital in a primarily Arabic
community.
Provided individualized care for coronary artery bypass graft and
valve replacement surgical clients. Assumed responsibility for
orienting and training student nurses and nurse orientees.
Assisted with staff scheduling and the introduction of clinical
pathways.
Expertise in cardiac arrhythmias, cardiac drips, pacemakers, and
cardioversion.

Staff Nurse, Clinical Nurse I

University of Michigan Medical Center Ann Arbor, MI
5/95-3/96
Vascular, Gastrointestinal, and Plastic Surgery Care
Provided nursing care on a 32 bed vascular, plastic surgery, and
gastrointestinal surgical unit at large teaching hospital. Other
specialties included transplant and orthopedic populations.
Expertise in complex wound care, diabetes management, and pre
and postoperative client teaching to an ethnically diverse
population of clients.

AWARDS &
HONORS

Graduate Student Leadership Award, 2002

University of Michigan School of Nursing
Shirley Titus Alumni Society Scholarship, 2001
University of Michigan School of Nursing
Outstanding Graduate Student Leadership Award, 2001
University of Michigan School of Nursing
Graduate Student Leadership Award, 2000
University of Michigan School of Nursing
Nurses Training Scholarship, 2000
Military Order of Purple Heart
Bureau of Health Services Nursing Scholarship, 2000
Department of Consumer & Industry Services, State of Michigan

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ACADEMIC AND
PROFESSION
AL
ACTIVITIES

VOLUNTEER
COMMUNITY
ACTIVITIES

1234 Some Rd.

Ann Arbor, MI, 48109
(734)-123-4567
psmith@host.com

Metrolina Coalition of Nurse Practitioners, Member, 2002

Association of Clinicians for the Underserved, Member, 2002
Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, Member,
2000-02
First Annual Nurse Practitioner Family Fun Run/Walk, Steering
Committee, 2002
Annual Issues in Advanced Practice Nursing Graduate Student
Conference, Co-Chair, 2001-02
University of Michigan Masters Students Organization, Co-Chair,
1999-2002
American Nurses Association, Member, 1995-2002
Michigan Nurse Association, Member, 1995-2002
North Dakota Nurses Association, Member, 2002
Masters Student Representative, University of Michigan School of
Nursing Curriculum
Committee, 2000-01
University of Michigan Interdisciplinary Qualitative Research
Conference, Coordinator, 2000
American Association of Critical Care Nurses, Member, 1997-99
AACN National Continuing Education Article Review Panel, 199899
Board of Directors Advisory Team, 1998-99
Habitat for Humanity, Plymouth, MI Chapter, First Aid Committee
Chair
Administered Flu Shots for Nurse Managed Centers Annual
Fundraiser for the Underserved,
University of Michigan, 2001
Breast Cancer Walk for Awareness, Nurse Managed Center Team,
Fundraiser, 2001
March of Dimes Walk America, Fundraiser, 2000

RESEARCH

Smith, C., & Allen, K. (2001). Analysis of nurse practitioner coding

behaviors in a nurse managed center. Masters thesis, University of
Michigan, Ann Arbor.
Compared documentation of client encounters to Evaluation and
Management Code guidelines outlined by HCFA to assess the
coding practices of nurse practitioners in a primary care clinic.

MANUSCRIPTS

Allen, K., Smith, C., Pohl, J., Martyn, K., & McIntosh, E. (2002).
Nurse practitioner coding practices in primary care: A retroactive
chart review. Manuscript accepted for publication July 2002.

PRESENTATIONS

Allen, K., & Smith, C. (2001, November). Analysis of nurse

practitioner coding behaviors. Poster session presented at the
Michigan Academic Consortium Nurse Managed Primary Care
Conference, Ann Arbor, MI.
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REFERENCES

1234 Some Rd.

Ann Arbor, MI, 48109
(734)-123-4567
psmith@host.com

Available upon request

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