Colleen M. Kiehl
Grosse Pointe
Summary
This authentic & gut-wrenchingly compassionate Nurse Practitioner is trapped in a dive-bar story-tellers body, looking for a new opportunity. She is a quick-witted lover of surprises, pranks, situational humor, accents and finding the joy & gratitude in every day. She has a thirst for new experiences, connection, and adventure. She wears her loyal heart on her sleeve, and takes deep ownership of all that she does. With a history of working in a bar, a horse stable, jail, nannying for executives, and caring for patients across metro-Detroit; she catches on quickly and has never met a stranger. When she isn't singing Celine Dion into a kitchen utensil- she enjoys believing in magic, re-heating the same cup of coffee all day, spreading random acts of kindness, watering her house plants, and waking her family to Gloria Estefan. She loves planning themed parties, hanging on Lake St. Clair, riding her tandem bike, dressing in disguises, sampling treats at Costco, and perusing estate sales. With a passion for Michigan, adoption and those underserved, there is nothing on her "I don't like that list". She's 99% likely to say "sure! when?! and she'd love to be a part of your crew.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Practitioner, General Surgery-Orthopedic Team
Beaumont Hospital
12.2018 - Current
- Physical assessment of patients through interviews, health history, physical examination and diagnostic studies
- Recognize deviations from normal in physical assessment
- Work in collaboration with physicians in formulating treatment plans for health problems and Write prescriptions for medication, blood products, diagnosis and follow-up studies, therapeutic measures and post-discharge care according to written protocols
- Request written consultation from physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure appropriate and quality patient care
- Interpret and evaluate findings of studies/tests
- Relay appropriate information regarding patient care to collaborating physician
- Administer therapeutic measures and obtains specimens as prescribed
- Evaluate the quality of care provided and recommends changes for improvement
- Initiate appropriate actions to facilitate the implementation of therapeutic plans that are consistent with the continuing healthcare needs of the client
- Dictate follow-up letters to referring physicians with summaries of treatment, response and plan
- Maintain provision of preventative health services
- Dictate or write patient history, admission, care plans, progress and discharge notes
- Interact with program assistants and data managers for optimal patient care
- Assist in the management of family dynamic and coping mechanisms during acute and chronic phases of patient care
- Conduct daily multidisciplinary rounds and ensures appropriate and quality care for assigned patient
- Perform patient triage and determines the urgency of physician's evaluation.
Family Nurse Practitioner & Care Coordinator
North Woodward Internal Medicine
08.2017 - 05.2019
- Obtain patient history and conduct physical examinations
- Diagnosis, treatment, evaluation and management of acute and chronic disease
- Order diagnostic studies and labs as needed, interpret studies
- Prescribe medications and homeopathic treatment for acute and chronic conditions
- Refer to specialists as needed
- Management of conditions such as but not limited to headache/migraine, concussion, conjunctivitis, acute otitis media, otitis externa, allergic rhinitis, sinusitis, herpes simplex, herpes zoster, impetigo, influenza A/B, mono, strep infection, bronchitis, pneumonia, asthma, copd, hypertension, diabetes, nausea/vomiting/diarrhea, back pain, sciatica, strains/sprains, urinary complications, gout, cellulitis, immunization booster and seasonal vaccines, comprehensive physical exams
- Counsel and educate patients on health behaviors, and health management
- Refer to education classes and community resources as needed
- Perform phone call hospital follow-up, check-ins and medication reconciliation.
Volunteer Family Nurse Practitioner
St. Francis Cabrini Clinic
05.2017 - 09.2017
- Obtain patient history and conduct physical examinations
- Diagnosis, treatment, evaluation and management of acute and chronic disease
- Perform diagnostic studies such as labs and ekg, interpret studies
- Prescribe medications for acute and chronic conditions
- Counsel and educate patients on health behaviors, and health management
- Refer to education classes and community resources as needed.
Nurse Coordinator for Home-Based Cardiac Rehabilitation
VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System
09.2014 - 10.2016
- Review all Cardiac Rehab Consults from providers
- Communicate with Cardiology Nurse Practitioner related to patient eligibility
- Call all consulted patients to invite them into 1 of 3 rehab options
- Explain rehab programs and schedule patients into clinic that best fits their needs
- Perform assessments and walking tests at enrollment and completion visits
- Order cardiac rehab labs under provider and send appointment reminder letters to patients
- Phone reminder to patients 1 week before enrollment visits
- Collaborate with physician, nurse practitioner and physical therapist with questions and enrollment details
- Perform patient enrollment assessment, provide patients with materials for program
- Perform 6MWT and gait speed, vitals, BMI, waist circumference
- Review Cardiac rehab lab values with NP and patient
- Schedule weekly phone calls and call patient weekly for program facilitation and weekly education topic
- Perform 6mwt, gait speed and cardiac rehab labs at program completion and analyze patient outcomes
- Lead interdisciplinary communication between team members to provide best outcomes for patients and rehab program
- Communicate with the Office of Rural Health quarterly to report numbers
- Communicate with Iowa City program lead monthly and San Francisco PICORI study team bi-weekly.
Cardiac Catheterization Lab Sedation Nurse
VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System
04.2013 - 09.2014
- Led communication between interdisciplinary team throughout catheterization lab procedures
- Maintain patient safety and airway during catheterization procedures
- Procedures included: Left heart catheterization, right heart catheterization, valve studies, femoral and radial catheterization access and management of puncture sites, stent placement, FFR, pacemaker, ICD, loop recorder implantation, chronic total occlusion procedures, volcano and ivus procedures
- Responsibilities included: vitals and assessments, IV starts, hydration to patients with and without renal insufficiency, administration of moderate sedation during interventional procedures, femoral and radial sheath removal, educating cardiac patients on antiplatelet use, administration of Heparin and Angiomax throughout procedures to maintain a safe ACT, administration of neosynephrine and atropine as needed.
Cardiology/Short Stay Observation Unit Staff Nurse
VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System
08.2012 - 04.2013
- 8 bed short stay observation unit specializing in the recovery of cardiac catheterization, electrophysiology, peripheral vascular, urology, orthopedic, and embolic chemotherapy patients
- Provide infusions and injections to patients with Multiple Sclerosis, asthma, anemia and mononeuritis multiplex
- Responsibilities include: vitals and assessments, IV starts, hydration to patients with renal insufficiency, administration of moderate sedation during cardioversion, recovery from anesthesia and moderate sedation, femoral and radial sheath removal, monitoring for sepsis and incision site health, educating cardiac patients on their medications, providing teaching to patients with newly implanted cardiac heart monitors, pacemakers and defibrillators
- Educating urology patients on at-home intermittent catheterization and evaluating learning for chemo handling for transaortic chemo-embolization patients.
Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit-Staff Nurse
Oakwood Hospital and Medical Center
03.2010 - 08.2012
- 16 Bed Intensive care unit designed for immediate post operative cardiovascular and thoracic patients, including but not limited to coronary artery bypass grafting, valvular repair and or replacement patients, aortic aneurysm repair, VATS and end stage CHF patients requiring surgical interventions such as ECMO
- Responsibilities included: general patient care, medication administration, blood administration, hemodynamic monitoring, Keystone healthcare improvement interventions, pain management, trach and peg care when necessary, patient and family education and support, ACLS code response
- Requires collaboration with intensivists, surgeons, nurse practitioners, CRNAs, pharmacists, laboratory technicians, nephrologists, neurologists, other nursing departments, patients and families in regards to patient history and the organization and optimization of patient care
- Specialty equipment: Arterial lines, Swan-Ganz catheters, IABP, CRRT, vasoactive medications, ventilators, temporary pacemakers, Cardio-pat surgical blood salvage system, chest tubes, PCAs, hemovacs, wound-vacs, cardiac resuscitation equipment, specialty procedure equipment (i.e Open heart kit, line insertion, chest tube insertion.)
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
University of Detroit Mercy
Detroit, MI05.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Madonna University
Livonia, MI12.2009
Associate of Science -
Schoolcraft College
Livonia, MI05.2006
Skills
- Curious & interested
- Totally a morning person
- Also a night-owl
- Can hold a tune (or so she thinks)
- Quick with a joke or to light up your smoke
- Loyal
- Novice nunchuck skills, just kidding
- Exquisitely Organized
- Lighthearted
- Overachiever
- Works well under pressure
- Cultural competence
- Time management
- Critical thinking
- Interprofessional collaboration
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Attention to Detail
- Patient Advocacy
Certification
- Family Nurse Practitioner, American Nurses Credentialing Center, 2016014618, 09/2016, 09/19/2026
- Registered Nurse License, Michigan Board of Nursing, 4704276555, 03/2010, 03/31/2026
- Controlled Substance Registration Certificate, MK4476734, 09/2017, 12/31/2026
- Basic Life Support (BLS), 06/2010, 06/2025,
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), 06/2010, 06/2025,
Accomplishments
Nominated 2025 Corewell East Advanced Practice Nurse of the Year.
Successful collaboration with interdisciplinary hospital teams, to coordinate effective patient care and outcomes, while maintaining communication and rapport with 25 orthopedic surgeons and neurosurgeons, in order to provide streamlined, effective, patient care and recovery from trauma, joint and spine interventions.
Additional Information
Graduate clinical experience & list of professional development can be provided, if desired.
Community Organizations
- Corewell Hospital, Grosse Pointe-Community Health Committee, Member, May 2025
- Girl Scouts of America- Leader of 2 troops- 09/2023, Present
- Detroit Athletic Club- Family Activities Committee-Member, 09/2023, Present
Professional Organizations
- American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), 02/2015, Present
- Michigan Council of Nurse Practitioners (MICNP), 01/2015, Present
- Michigan Council of Nurse Practitioners-UDM Student Chapter, President, 04/2015, 05/2016
- Michigan Council of Nurse Practitioners-UDM Student Chapter, 04/2014, 04/2015
- American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN), 05/2011, 04/2015
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner, General Surgery-Orthopedic Team
Beaumont Hospital
12.2018 - Current
Family Nurse Practitioner & Care Coordinator
North Woodward Internal Medicine
08.2017 - 05.2019
Volunteer Family Nurse Practitioner
St. Francis Cabrini Clinic
05.2017 - 09.2017
Nurse Coordinator for Home-Based Cardiac Rehabilitation
VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System
09.2014 - 10.2016
Cardiac Catheterization Lab Sedation Nurse
VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System
04.2013 - 09.2014
Cardiology/Short Stay Observation Unit Staff Nurse
VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System
08.2012 - 04.2013
Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit-Staff Nurse
Oakwood Hospital and Medical Center
03.2010 - 08.2012
Master of Science - Nursing
University of Detroit Mercy
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Madonna University
Associate of Science -
Schoolcraft College
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