Kaitlyn Smith, MSN, APN-C, A-GNP, WCC, at ID Care
Kaitlyn Smith, MSN, APN-C, A-GNP, WCC
Kaitlyn Smith, Infectious Disease Provider
Infectious disease provider expertise
- Board-certified adult-gerontology Nurse practitionerby the American Nurses Association
- Specializing in the treatment of all infectious diseases, intra-abdominal and wound infections
Education
- Graduate: Master of Science in nursing at Rutgers University (2014)
- Undergraduate: Bachelor of Science in nursing at Pennsylvania State University (2009)
Hospital affiliations
- Newton Medical Center, Newton, NJ
- Hackettstown Medical Center, Hackettstown, NJ
- Kindred Hospital, Dover, NJ
- Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJ
- Saint Clare’s Denville Hospital, Denville, NJ
Why I’m an infectious disease provider
“I became an infectious disease specialist because it is a highly rewarding field, which provides an opportunity to truly help patients and see them improve throughout their diagnosis and recovery.”
Approach to infectious disease care
Kaitlyn Smith believes that the most important aspects of quality care and patient experience include performing a detailed history and physical, paying close attention to detail, and creating an individualized plan of care for every patient. She enjoys the need to critically think about each patient’s case.
More about Kaitlyn Smith, infectious disease provider
Kaitlyn Smith began her nursing career as a staff RN on a medical oncology inpatient unit. She became a nurse practitioner to grow her medical knowledge and skill while providing care based upon her nursing foundation, later earning Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner certification. She has a certification in wound care (WCC) as well as being certified in Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy. In her free time, Kaitlyn enjoys spending time with family and friends and watching football.
Leadership, Memberships & Research
Memberships
- American Association of Nurse Practitioners
Awards & Honors
Awards
- Jane Benjamin Scholarship Award
- Phenomenal Allied Health Professional – Newton Hospital 2024
Life-changing results speak for themselves
“The care I received was above and beyond. I was treated like the only patient.”