“I love helping women learn how to care for their bodies to feel the best that they can so they can have the highest quality of life.”
“I love helping women learn how to care for their bodies to feel the best that they can so they can have the highest quality of life.”
Victoria Smith, WHNP-BC is a licensed, Board-certified Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner. She was born in Dix Hills and currently lives in Levittown. Victoria received her Bachelors of Science in Nursing at the University of Rhode Island. Though she always had a passion for Women’s Health, she started her nursing career at the bedside in an Oncology/Medical-Surgical unit. Victoria ultimately earned her Master of Science degree at Stony Brook University in 2016. Since then, she has worked as a nurse practitioner both at Planned Parenthood and at the Katz-Long Island Jewish Hospital postpartum unit. Outside of nursing, she continues to advocate for a healthy lifestyle in her work as a fitness instructor.
Professional Achievements
- Basic Life Support Certified
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certified
- Member of National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health
- Member of American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Interview with Victoria Smith
What led you to the field of obstetrics/gynecology?
I have had a passion for women’s health for as long as I can remember. I love helping women learn how to care for their bodies to feel the best that they can so they can have the highest quality of life.
How many years have you been practicing in the field?
I began practicing as a registered nurse at Huntington Hospital in 2009 for about 8 years. I obtained my MSN in 2016 and shortly thereafter began practicing as a women’s health nurse practitioner.
What makes your job rewarding? What do you enjoy about your work?
I love that my job allows me to make a difference in other women’s lives. I enjoy spending time speaking with patients, educating them, and being supportive in any way I can.
What brought you to the area and to this practice?
I moved to Nassau County in 2018 while working at the Katz Women’s Hospital at LIJ as a nurse practitioner in the postpartum department. I met several outstanding providers from WHP, and I was eventually was lucky enough to make the transition into the practice myself. I am beyond honored to say that I am a part of this wonderful team!
Do you have special interests or areas of specialty as an ob/gyn?
I always loved working with my hands, so procedures like IUD insertions appealed to me. I also love steering new moms through their prenatal care.
What do you enjoy doing in your free time?
I love spending quality time with my husband and daughter. I also enjoy cycling on my Peloton, watching true crime documentaries, and traveling when our schedules permit.
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