Michael Byrd
Plymouth,MI
Summary
Experienced Emergency Department Charge Nurse with expertise in clinical leadership, and care coordination. Known for patient advocacy, clear communication, and seamless trauma transfers across departments. Strong in staff training, TNCC, ACLS, and PALS education, with a focus on safe, coordinated care. Responsible for direct patient care, rapid triage, and collaboration across ED, ICU, and trauma teams. Skilled in ultrasound IV placement. Committed to safe care transitions, team support, and consistent patient stabilization.
Overview
1
1
Certification
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Charge Nurse, Emergency Department
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, Michigan
05.1994 - Current
- Collaborated with leadership on policy review and strategic decision making
- Direct care of all ER and ICU patients
- Resolved service issues through careful follow-up and collaboration
- Facilitated seamless transitions of care for trauma patients across departments.
- Ultrasound IV placement
- ACLS, PALS, TNCC instructor
Trauma Burn Nurse
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, Michigan
05.2001 - 05.2004
- Monitored critical patients in intensive care unit settings.
- Operated ventilators, vasoactive drips, and bedside monitoring equipment in ICU.
- Responded to emergencies and stabilized patients during acute changes.
Staff and Charge Nurse Trauma Step Down Unit
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, Michigan
05.1989 - 05.1991
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses by providing orientation to unit policies and procedures, coaching on clinical skills, and mentoring on professional development issues.
- Provided direct patient care, including assessments and treatments, to a variety of patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI05-1989
Wayne State University
Detroit, MISkills
- Emergency triage
- Clinical leadership
- Staff education and training including TNCC instruction, ACLS and PALS instructions and certification
- Clinical instruction
- Direct patient care
Care coordination
Certification
- TNCC ACLS and PALS instructor
- CEN CCRN TCRN
Timeline
Trauma Burn Nurse
University of Michigan
05.2001 - 05.2004
Charge Nurse, Emergency Department
University of Michigan
05.1994 - Current
Staff and Charge Nurse Trauma Step Down Unit
University of Michigan
05.1989 - 05.1991
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Michigan
Wayne State University