Kathryn Ann Smith, [DNP,] RN, [FNP-BC]

7402 W. 67th Place, Arvada, CO 80003

774.613.1413 | Kathryn.a2.Smith@ucdenver.edu
https://kathrynannportfolio.weebly.com/

Family Nurse Practitioner Professional Goals

As a registered nurse in a large teaching hospital and now as a family nurse practitioner, I help individuals
understand, prevent, and manage health concerns to heal and regain a state of equilibrium. I provide high
quality, holistic, family-centered care through management of acute and chronic conditions with a strong focus
on preventive care, collaboration, and respect for individual preferences and decisions.

Professional Experience

Permanent Charge RN, University of Colorado Hospital (UCHealth), Aurora CO April 2016 – present
• Evaluate patient care needs, prioritize treatment, maintain patient flow, make staffing assignments
• Supervise a dynamic 36 bed acute care orthopedic unit
• Coach, educate, and critically evaluate staff of over 100
Staff Nurse, Orthopedics Inpatient Unit, UCH, Aurora CO October 2013 – April 2016
• Graduate of the University of Colorado New Graduate Nurse Residency Program
Patient Care Assistant, Newton Wellesley Hospital, Newton MA June 2012 – September 2013

Education and Clinical Experience

University of Colorado Anchutz Medical Campus Summer of 2020 and 2022

• Doctorate of Nursing Practice May 2022
• Masters of Science in Nursing May 2020
Clinical Experience 2019-2022
• Advanced Practicum in Primary care including pediatrics, psychiatric/behavioral health, OBGYN, Complex
Primary Care, and Advanced Residency in Orthopedics
University of Colorado Memorial Hospital, Colorado Springs CO January 2017 – March 2017
• Sexual Assault Nursing Examination course (SANE)
University of Tampa, Tampa, FL September 2009 – May 2013
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Graduated Cum Laude, GPA 3.65

Credentials and Certifications

Credentials
• Registered Nurse in Colorado (License Number: RN.1623783), Expiration: 09/30/2019
• Certified Family Nurse Practitioner in Colorado (License Number: XXXXX)
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• Accepted to the State Board of Nursing (SBN) Advanced Practice Registry

• Full Prescriptive Authority License (DEA Number: XXXX)

Certifications
• Nationally Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
• Basic Life Support
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support
• May need: Pediatric Advanced Life Support

Professional Achievements, Affiliations, Research and Publications

Achievements
• 2018 Luminary Nightingale Award Nominee
• 2017 Magnet Nurse of the Year Award, May 8, 2017, UCHealth, Aurora CO
• 2017 Standards of Excellence: Service Award, May 2, 2017, UCHealth, Aurora CO

Affiliations
• Mock Code Coordinator for inpatient Orthopedic Nurses, UCHealth, Aurora CO
• Kaizen Committee Member (staff/pharmacy liaison)
• Member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)- will join
• Member of the National Association of Orthopedic Nurses (NAON)

Publications and Presentations

• Level III RN, QI Project: Post-Op Day 0 Mobilization at UCHealth

Community Experience and Volunteer Activities

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References: Available upon request