Michele Kussow
Otto,NC
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with over 18 years of healthcare experience, specializing in nurse aide education, supervision, and program leadership. Proven track record as a health science teacher and nurse aide program director with comprehensive expertise in evaluating and developing healthcare professionals. Brings extensive clinical background from hospital settings, including years of direct supervision of nurse aides, to ensure highest standards of patient care and professional competence. Skilled in curriculum development, performance assessment, and regulatory compliance, with a deep understanding of both clinical practice and educational methodologies.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Science Instructor
Franklin High School
Franklin, NC
01.2020 - Current
- Teach health science classes including Foundations of Health Science, Health Science I (A&P), Health Science II, Nursing Fundamentals (CNA), and Medical Assisting (CCMA)
- Advised HOSA members, achieving first and second place medals for two students at the 2023 State Convention
Case Manager
Harris Regional Hospital
Sylva, NC
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Developed and implemented comprehensive case management plans to address client needs and goals.
- Conducted clinical assessments and coordinated services with other agencies, community-based organizations, and healthcare professionals to provide useful benefits to clients.
- Maintained a patient caseload of ~20 patients per day
- Served as patient advocate
- Performed Utilization Review
- Lead daily interdisciplinary team meetings
RNC-OB, Mother/Baby, Special Care Nursery, L&D
Harris Regional Hospital
Sylva, NC
10.2014 - 01.2017
- Monitored mother and newborn post-delivery to ensure optimal health.
- Educated new parents on how to properly care for infants by instructing parents on bottle feeding, bathing, circumcision care and breastfeeding.
- Conducted examinations to determine fetal station, cervical dilation and effacement.
- Assisted mothers in establishing breastfeeding relationships with infants with proper latching demonstrations.
- Communicated with family members and loved ones to provide information about patient care, treatments and medical options.
- Assessed, evaluated, and cared for neonate and pediatric patients.
- Routinely floated to Med/Surg to care for geriatric patients
RNC-OB, Women's Healthcare Unit
Angel Medical Center
Franklin, NC
04.2005 - 09.2014
- Monitored and assessed mother and newborn after delivery to ascertain proper healing and recovery.
- Educated new parents on how to properly care for infants by instructing parents on bottle feeding, bathing, circumcision care and breastfeeding.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
- Routinely floated to Med/Surg to care for geriatric patients
RNC-OB, Angel OB/GYN & Family Care
Angel Medical Center
Franklin, NC
04.2012 - 04.2013
- Recruited to take a lateral position and help start up a new OB/GYN office acting as the charge nurse within the office supervising 3 CNA's
- Assist with minor surgical procedures, annual exams, routine post-partum visits, STD screening
- Performed non-stress tests, wound assessments, staple removal, urinary catheter placement, administered vaccines, obatined vitals, triaged patients, phlebotomy and other specimen collections, requested authorization for Rx refills.
- Ordered supplies and linens
- Initiated referrals to high risk OB, family planning, x-ray, social service, nutrition, WIC, genetics, U/S.
- Proficient use of EMR
Education
No Degree -
Certified Holistic Nutritionist
2019
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Southwestern Community College
Sylva, NC05.2005
No Degree - Certified Phlebotomist
Southwestern Community College
Sylva, NC2003
Associate of Arts - General Education
Southwestern Community College
Sylva, NC05.1995
Skills
- Nurse Aide Program Director with comprehensive evaluation and instructional expertise
- Strong background in healthcare education and professional development
- BLS Instructor
- Stop The Bleed Instructor
Timeline
Health Science Instructor
Franklin High School
01.2020 - Current
Case Manager
Harris Regional Hospital
01.2017 - 01.2020
RNC-OB, Mother/Baby, Special Care Nursery, L&D
Harris Regional Hospital
10.2014 - 01.2017
RNC-OB, Angel OB/GYN & Family Care
Angel Medical Center
04.2012 - 04.2013
RNC-OB, Women's Healthcare Unit
Angel Medical Center
04.2005 - 09.2014
No Degree -
Certified Holistic Nutritionist
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Southwestern Community College
No Degree - Certified Phlebotomist
Southwestern Community College
Associate of Arts - General Education
Southwestern Community College
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