michael koch
Sturgeon Bay,WI
Summary
Passionate Mental Health Advocate with experience in counseling, crisis intervention, and advocacy. Strengths include active listening, empathy, resilience, and a keen understanding of mental health policies. Previous work has yielded positive outcomes in supporting individuals on their road to recovery and lobbying for improved mental health services within community settings.
Overview
3
3
years of post-secondary education
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Advocate
JAK'S PLACE
Sturgeon Bay, WI
09.2025 - 04.2026
- Facilitated group discussions that enhanced mental health awareness and education, encouraging community engagement.
- Supported individuals in navigating mental health challenges, fostering personal growth and resilience.
- Assisted clients in accessing community resources and services, improving their support networks.
Registered Nurse
Door County Health Clinic
Sturgeon Bay, WI
07.2011 - 10.2013
- Provided direct patient care in various clinical settings.
- Assisted in developing and implementing patient care plans.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.
- Educated patients on health management and medication usage.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Maintained accurate medical records and documentation standards.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols and infection control measures.
- Participated in staff training and mentoring of new nurses.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Berlin Memorial Hospital
Berlin, WI
04.2008 - 06.2011
- Provided direct patient care in a fast-paced intensive care environment.
- Provided care to critically ill patients in a fast-paced environment.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions regularly.
- Monitored ventilator settings and adjusted as needed according to physician orders or established protocols.
- Responded quickly and effectively to code blue situations for cardiopulmonary resuscitation and advanced cardiac life support.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations following hospital protocols.
- Administered medications and managed intravenous therapy for patients.
- Performed bedside procedures such as wound dressing changes, catheterizations, IV starts and changes, tracheostomy care.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, treatments, and medications administered in electronic medical record system.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health systems.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop care plans.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary team members to develop individualized plans of care for each patient.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care.
- Educated patients and families on health conditions and treatment plans.
- Trained and mentored new nursing staff in ICU protocols.
Education
Registered Nurse - Nursing
Fox Valley Technical College
Appleton, WI 09.2002 - 03.2006
Skills
- Crisis intervention
- Mental health assessment
- Mental health education
- Resource navigation
- Patient advocacy
- Advocacy strategies
- Care planning
- Health assessment
- Medication management
- Clinical documentation standards
- Stress management techniques
- Empathetic communication techniques
- Compassionate care
- Cognitive assessment
- Anger de-escalation
- Anxiety management
- Team leadership
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Mental Health Advocate
JAK'S PLACE
09.2025 - 04.2026
Registered Nurse
Door County Health Clinic
07.2011 - 10.2013
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Berlin Memorial Hospital
04.2008 - 06.2011
Registered Nurse - Nursing
Fox Valley Technical College
09.2002 - 03.2006