Michael Hicks
Registered Nurse
Wagarville,Alabama
Summary
Registered Nurse with 25 years experience in clinical settings providing nursing care to diverse populations. Background in emergency room, medical surgical unit, hospice, management, mental health and correctional medicine.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
Work History
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Northside Hospital Cherokee
Canton, GA
12.2020 - 07.2022
- Assisted patients dealing with traumatic injuries or illnesses, including stroke patients, accident victims and cardiac patients.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
- Explained course of care and medications, including side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
House Supervisor Registered Nurse
NaphCare Inc.
Mobile, AL
07.2020 - 12.2020
- Created and implemented care plans for prisoners suffering from chronic conditions, including diabetes, arthritis and COPD
- Complied with all security regulations within prison system and administered care in safest possible environment
- Performed mental health evaluations when warranted and recommended patients to therapist
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns
- Performed ongoing assessments to evaluate mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to develop, initiate, manage and modify individualized plans of care
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Registered Nurse
ManorCare Health Services - Chambersburg
Chambersburg, PA
04.2020 - 07.2020
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Registered Nurse
Naphcare
Mobile, AL
09.2016 - 04.2020
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse PRN
Jackson Medical Center
Jackson, AL
12.2012 - Current
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
Registered Nurse
Correctional Medical Services/Corizon
Mobile, AL
12.2005 - 12.2012
I was charge nurse at Mobile County Metro Jail. My duties included triaging patients upon intake for medical clearance, administering medication, performing health assessments, lab work, patient education, communicating with physicians and supervising other employees.
Registered Nurse
Mobile Infirmary Medical Center
Mobile, AL
12.2004 - 03.2005
I worked as emergency room nurse. Duties included patient assessment and care of chronic and acute illnesses.
Registered Nurse
Southwest Medical Center
Thomasville, AL
07.2004 - 12.2004
I worked as a staff nurse on medical surgical unit.
Registered Nurse
Springhill Memorial Hospital
Mobile, AL
10.2003 - 07.2004
I was a staff nurse on medical surgical unit.
Community Educator
Hospice South
Jackson, AL
02.2003 - 10.2003
I spoke with physicians about hospice benefits and patient requirement to be eligible for hospice. I also performed health assessments on patients in order to assess if patients meet criteria for hospice.
Registered Nurse
Jackson Medical Center
Jackson, AL
07.1997 - 02.2003
I worked as charge nurse on medical surgical unit and emergency room nurse. Also, I was Director of Nursing for one year.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Alabama Community College
Monroeville, AL1997
Skills
- Strong clinical judgment
- Acute care expertise
- High level of autonomy
- Problem resolution capability
- Chest pain management expert
- Chronic disease management
Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
- Trauma Nursing Core Course(TNCC) Certification
- Pediatric Acute Life Support (PALS) Certification
References
Kim Meitzler - Jackson, Al
Phone 251- 589-9371
Laurie Ann Sellers - Jackson, Al
Phone 251-769-0935
Cheryl Cotten - Jackson, AL
Phone 251-769-2142
Cary Parfitt - Cartersville, GA
770-906-1138
Kayla Marshall -Ellijay, GA
Phone 423-298-6356
Timeline
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Northside Hospital Cherokee
12.2020 - 07.2022
House Supervisor Registered Nurse
NaphCare Inc.
07.2020 - 12.2020
Registered Nurse
ManorCare Health Services - Chambersburg
04.2020 - 07.2020
Registered Nurse
Naphcare
09.2016 - 04.2020
Emergency Room Registered Nurse PRN
Jackson Medical Center
12.2012 - Current
Registered Nurse
Correctional Medical Services/Corizon
12.2005 - 12.2012
Registered Nurse
Mobile Infirmary Medical Center
12.2004 - 03.2005
Registered Nurse
Southwest Medical Center
07.2004 - 12.2004
Registered Nurse
Springhill Memorial Hospital
10.2003 - 07.2004
Community Educator
Hospice South
02.2003 - 10.2003
Registered Nurse
Jackson Medical Center
07.1997 - 02.2003
Associate of Science - Nursing
Alabama Community College