Michael Cook
King
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Overview
1
1
Certification
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Aya Travel Nurse Agency
Boone, NC
02.2025 - 12.2025
- Administered patient care, including medication management and monitoring vital signs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management, treatment options, and preventive measures.
- Mentored junior nurses in clinical procedures and patient assessment techniques.
Registered Nurse
RN Moses Cone
Greensboro, NC
06.2022 - 11.2024
- Cared for post cardiac/vascular surgical patients..CABG,AVR,MVR,AAA for example
- Expert with Heart Rhythm, Pacemakers and drain management
- Monitored CVP, A-Line management for patients on intravenous blood pressure medication
- Performed wound care and monitored healing progress.
- Managed time effectively to attend to multiple patients in a high-paced environment.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.
- Initiated emergency resuscitative measures, following resuscitation and advanced life support protocols.
- Explained complex medical terminology in easy-to-understand language for patients and caregivers.
- Consulted with healthcare team to plan and implement patient treatment protocols.
- Administered medications to patients and monitored patients for reactions or side effects.
Critical Care Travel Nurse
TNAA
San Diego, CA
03.2021 - 07.2021
- Cared for Covid patients in the critical care setting.
- Managed ventilated patients with vasopresser support
Critical Care Float Pool Registered Nurse
Novant Health, Forsyth Medical Center
Winston-Salem, NC
04.2018 - 12.2020
- Maintained accurate patient records and updated care plans based on condition changes.
- Performed wound care, including dressing changes and monitoring for signs of infection.
- Served as a mentor to new nurses, offering guidance and support in clinical skills development.
- Participated in continuous education to stay current with advancements in critical care nursing.
- Managed emergency situations effectively, utilizing critical thinking skills under pressure.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare professionals for cohesive care delivery.
Home Health Nurse
Advanced Home Care Inc.
High Point, NC
08.2013 - 03.2018
- Completed comprehensive assessment of patient, caregiver and living situation to determine care needs.
- Conferred with physician to develop treatment plan based on physician's orders and initial patient assessment.
- Modified written plan of care to account for changing patient conditions.
- Implemented patient care plan in conjunction with patient and family to achieve optimal problem resolution.
- Evaluated physical, psychosocial and environmental needs at each visit to maintain optimal care levels.
- Facilitated admission, case management and follow-up skilled nursing visits to treat home health patients.
- Educated patients about health maintenance and disease prevention to improve long-term outcomes.
- Managed time effectively to attend to multiple patients in a high-paced environment.
- Performed wound care and monitored healing progress.
Staff Nurse Rapid Response Team
Wake Forest Baptist Health
Winston-Salem, NC
01.2007 - 04.2013
- Served as first responders to Code Blu, Code STEMI, Code Stroke, Code Sepsis
- Provide immediate care and triage to appropriate level of care
- Continually act as an educator for patients, families, as well as staff for optimal patient outcomes
Staff Nurse, Surgical Intensive Care Unit 4B
Wake Forest Baptist Health
Winston-Salem, NC
01.2001 - 01.2007
- Caring for patients in critical care setting. Post-op vascular, ent, oncology, as well as kidney/pancreas transplant surgery
- Data collection from swans ganz/CCO catheter
- 'Charge Nurse, unit preceptor, reassigning assignments and night shift scheduling
Staff Nurse, CV Post Surgical 5RT
Wake Forest Baptist Health
Winston-Salem, NC
01.1998 - 01.2001
- Provide care for the VAD/HEART TRANSPLANT patients
- 'Charge Nurse, unit preceptor, as well as admitting and caring for CT/Vascular patients
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing Practice
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College
Salisbury, NC01.1998
Skills
- Team player
- Great communicator
- Expert in Chest Pain Management
- Strong clinical skills with problem resolution capabilities
- Patient advocate
- Professional bedside manner
- Expert in Airway management
- High level of autonomy
- Always a resource to assist in optimal patient care
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Ecard code-265422971070 (6/25-6/27)
- ACLS- Advanced cardiac life support
Ecard code-265402971068 (6/25-6/27)
- BLS-Basic life support
Ecard code-265412971191 (6/25-6/27)
- NIHSS-stroke certification
2/21/2025-Group B
Www.Apexinnovations.com
Expires 2/27
- RN Permanent license #158322
Exp 10/31/2027
Charges-No
Confirmation #4E19712A
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Aya Travel Nurse Agency
02.2025 - 12.2025
Registered Nurse
RN Moses Cone
06.2022 - 11.2024
Critical Care Travel Nurse
TNAA
03.2021 - 07.2021
Critical Care Float Pool Registered Nurse
Novant Health, Forsyth Medical Center
04.2018 - 12.2020
Home Health Nurse
Advanced Home Care Inc.
08.2013 - 03.2018
Staff Nurse Rapid Response Team
Wake Forest Baptist Health
01.2007 - 04.2013
Staff Nurse, Surgical Intensive Care Unit 4B
Wake Forest Baptist Health
01.2001 - 01.2007
Staff Nurse, CV Post Surgical 5RT
Wake Forest Baptist Health
01.1998 - 01.2001
Associate of Science - Nursing Practice
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College