Caitlyn Smith
Freeburn
Summary
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner with a strong foundation in emergency and critical care, delivering high-quality nursing within diverse healthcare environments. Expertise in comprehensive patient assessments and interdisciplinary collaboration enhances the delivery of family-centered care. Passionate about addressing health disparities in pediatric populations through targeted health initiatives.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Department Registered Nurse
TUG VALLEY ARH
01.2023 - Current
- Provides emergency nursing care within a high-volume rural emergency department serving both pediatric and adult populations.
- Performs comprehensive patient assessments, prioritizes care based on acuity, initiates evidence-based interventions, and collaborates with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Experience managing a broad spectrum of medical conditions while maintaining compassionate, patient-centered care.
- Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Intensive Care Unit
CABELL HUNTINGTON HOSPITAL
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Provided advanced critical care services to medically complex patients requiring intensive monitoring, life-support measures, and multidisciplinary treatment planning.
- Developed strong assessment skills and clinical judgment while caring for high-acuity patients.
- Level II Trauma Center
Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
HIGHLANDS ARH
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Delivered comprehensive critical care nursing services and collaborated with physicians and specialty teams to optimize patient outcomes.
Travel ICU Registered Nurse
BAPTIST HEALTH RICHMOND
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Adapted quickly to new healthcare systems and patient populations while maintaining exceptional standards of care in fast-paced critical care environments.
Trauma ICU • Cardiac ICU • Surgical ICU
PIKEVILLE MEDICAL CENTER
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Managed critically ill trauma, cardiac, and surgical patients requiring advanced interventions, continuous monitoring, and collaborative treatment planning within a Level II Trauma Center.
- Trauma ICU
- Cardiac ICU
- Surgical ICU
Pediatrics & Medical-Surgical Nurse
PIKEVILLE MEDICAL CENTER
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Provided direct care to pediatric and adult populations while developing a strong foundation in pediatric assessment, patient education, family-centered care, and health promotion.
- This experience inspired the pursuit of advanced practice specialization in pediatrics.
Education
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) - Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Maryville University
01-2024
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) -
University of the Cumberlands
01-2018
Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) -
Big Sandy Community & Technical College
01-2017
Skills
- Pediatric Acute & Chronic Illness Management
- Adolescent Health
- Well-Child Examinations
- Growth & Development Monitoring
- Developmental Screening
- Preventive Healthcare
- Immunization Management
- Family education
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Epic EMR Systems
- Cerner EMR Systems
- Meditech EMR Systems
- Parent and Family Education
Credentials
- MSN
- APRN-PEDIATRICS
- BSN
- ADN
Certification
- ACLS
- BLS
- PALS
- ENPC
- TNCC
Personal Information
Title: Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Professional Distinctions
- Nearly 10 years of nursing experience across pediatric, emergency, trauma, and critical care environments
- Extensive experience within multiple Level II Trauma Centers
- Strong foundation in pediatric health promotion and family-centered care
- Proficient in Epic, Cerner, and Meditech electronic health record systems
- Experienced serving rural Appalachian patient populations
- Dedicated to improving healthcare outcomes for children and families
Core Clinical Strengths
- Well-Child Examinations
- Growth & Development Monitoring
- Developmental Screening
- Preventive Healthcare
- Immunization Management
- Pediatric Acute & Chronic Illness Management
- Adolescent Health
- Parent & Family Education
- Care Coordination
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Epic, Cerner & Meditech EMR Systems
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Timeline
Emergency Department Registered Nurse
TUG VALLEY ARH
01.2023 - Current
Intensive Care Unit
CABELL HUNTINGTON HOSPITAL
01.2022 - 01.2023
Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
HIGHLANDS ARH
01.2022 - 12.2022
Travel ICU Registered Nurse
BAPTIST HEALTH RICHMOND
01.2021 - 01.2022
Trauma ICU • Cardiac ICU • Surgical ICU
PIKEVILLE MEDICAL CENTER
01.2019 - 01.2021
Pediatrics & Medical-Surgical Nurse
PIKEVILLE MEDICAL CENTER
01.2017 - 01.2019
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) - Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Maryville University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) -
University of the Cumberlands
Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) -
Big Sandy Community & Technical College