Britney W. Smith, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC
Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner | Pulmonology & Acute Care
Britney W. Smith is a compassionate and highly credentialed Family Nurse Practitioner practicing in Dublin, Georgia. With a graduate degree from South University and a foundation in neuro-ICU nursing from Medical Center Navicent Health, she brings a rare clinical depth to advanced practice pulmonology. Britney independently manages patients with COPD, asthma, ILD, bronchiectasis, lung cancer, and a range of respiratory conditions. She also serves as senior NP and preceptor, helping shape the next generation of advanced practice providers in Georgia.
6+
Years of NP Experience
5
Active Certifications
3
Clinical Trial Involvement
6
Years of ICU Nursing
Professional Summary
Britney W. Smith is a compassionate and highly credentialed Family Nurse Practitioner practicing in Dublin, Georgia. With a graduate degree from South University and a foundation in neuro-ICU nursing from Medical Center Navicent Health, she brings a rare clinical depth to advanced practice pulmonology. At the Pulmonology, Sleep, Asthma & Allergy Center of Dublin — working in both outpatient and acute care settings across Fairview Park Hospital and Memorial Health — Britney independently manages patients with COPD, asthma, ILD, bronchiectasis, lung cancer, and a range of respiratory conditions. She also serves as senior NP and preceptor, helping shape the next generation of advanced practice providers in Georgia.
Clinical Specialities & Areas of Focus
- Pulmonology & Respiratory Medicine
- Diagnostic Interpretation & Workup
- COPD, Asthma & ILD Management
- Medication Management & Prescribing
- Acute & Critical Care Support
- Patient & Family Education
- Sleep Medicine
- NP Supervision & Preceptorship
Professional Experience
Nurse Practitioner — Pulmonology
Pulmonology, Sleep, Asthma & Allergy Center | Fairview Park Hospital | Memorial Health — Dublin, GA | July 2020 – Present
- Provides independent care for patients with chronic and acute pulmonary conditions including COPD, asthma, upper and lower respiratory infections, bronchiectasis, ILD, and lung cancers.
- Orders and interprets diagnostic testing across both outpatient and inpatient/acute care environments.
- Prescribes pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies; performs thorough patient assessments.
- Coordinates care with pulmonologists, primary care teams, and specialists to ensure seamless, patient-centered outcomes.
- Serves as senior NP, coordinating schedules and providing oversight for five other nurse practitioners.
- Serves as NP preceptor for Mercer University physician assistant students.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Southeastern Immediate Care — Eastman, GA | October 2019 – July 2020
- Performed autonomous assessments and ordered diagnostic workups for urgent and primary care patients.
- Provided patient and family education in health promotion, disease prevention, and chronic disease management.
- Collaborated with medical team to optimize patient outcomes in a fast-paced clinic environment.
Registered Nurse — Neuro ICU
Medical Center Navicent Health — Macon, GA | May 2013 – October 2019
- Served as charge nurse of a 24-bed Neurological Intensive Care Unit.
- Cared for critically ill patients with neurological, neurosurgical, medical, and surgical/trauma diagnoses.
- Performed and managed complex interventions including CRRT, therapeutic hypothermia, vasopressor titration, ICP device management, and invasive line placements.
- Mentored new nursing staff and served as clinical preceptor.
Education
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) — Family Nurse Practitioner
South University — Savannah, GA | August 2019
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Georgia College and State University — Milledgeville, GA | May 2013
Licenses & Certifications
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), GA — RN 230223 (exp. Jan 2027)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) — exp. April 2026
- Family Nurse Practitioner Certification — ANCC #2019055360 (exp. Sep 2029)
- GCP Certified (Good Clinical Practice)
- Georgia DEA — MS5732804 (exp. Feb 2029)
Clinical Trial Participation
- Phase 2 Safety & Efficacy Study of Solrikitug in COPD (ZION Trial)
- Phase 3 Study of BMS-986278 in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
- Phase 3 Study of BMS-986278 in Progressive Pulmonary Fibrosis
