MICHELE STEPHENS
Statesboro,GA
Summary
Highly trained Psychiatric Staff Nurse Practitioner offering well-developed interpersonal, acute care treatment and relationship building skills. Promoting pleasant personality and skills helping patients stay calm and communicative. Resourceful [Job Title] committed to providing excellent care to patients of all ages. Expertise in performing admission assessments and discharges and participating in crisis interventions. Kind and caring professional with [Number] years of experience monitoring treatment of patients diagnosed with disabilities, illnesses and distress.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certifications- Family Nurse Practioner
1
1
Certification-Psychiatric Nurse Practioner
Work History
Charge Registered Nurse
Pineland Behavioral Health
Statesboro, GA
04.2019 - Current
- Documented information in patients' electronic medical record, relaying information to clinicians and care providers to facilitate continuity of care.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
Healthcare Consultant/ Educator
CORE COMPLIANCE GROUP
, PA
11.2006 - Current
- Educate and train hospital personnel to maintain regulatory compliance and drive positive patient outcomes
- JACHO and CARF certifications.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Practitioner, Georgia Nephrology
05.2009 - 12.2023
- Helped patients manage acute and chronic pain.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Coordinated referrals for specialty services and additional care.
- Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
- Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Educated and guided patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits through [Action] and [Action].
- Attended continuing education seminars and workshops to stay current with best practices.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatments accordingly.
- Assisted in development of clinical protocols and standards of care.
Charge Registered Nurse
Willingway Hospital
Statesboro, GA
03.2022 - 03.2023
- Documented information in patients' electronic medical record, relaying information to clinicians and care providers to facilitate continuity of care.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes, and treatment implementations.
- Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
Registered Nurse
EAST GEORGIA HOSPITAL
Statesboro, GA
05.2017 - 06.2018
- Telemetry and Critical Care Provide cardiac and critical care services in the Telemetry, Critical Care and Stepdown Services
- IV drip management for vasoactive drugs, cardioversion, intubation, ventilator management, rapid response team.
Board Certified Nurse Practitioner
DPS HEALTH and WELLNESS, ANCC
Statesboro, GA
07.2015 - 10.2016
- Inpatient and Outpatient Psychiatric Mental Health
- Provides care for a wide variety of patients ages 3 through geriatric with mental health diagnoses such as alcohol use disorder and substance abuse aftercare, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, personality disorders and anger issues
- Conduct individual or group therapy; write psychotropic medication under the direction of my supervising physician and formulary, monitor use and document efficacy of cognitive behavioral therapies.
Family Nurse Practitioner
GEORGIA EMERGENCY ASSOCIATES, East Georgia Regional Medical Center
Statesboro, GA
11.2009 - 08.2015
- Provide a wide range of emergency services, including suturing, incision/drainage, abscess/cellulitis, dental blocks, staples, CPR, IV starts, cardioactive drug therapy, ventilator management, chest pain protocols, PE protocols, splinting, and crutch training, to patients across six different counties
- Work in multiple disciplines from pediatric to gerontology, as well as wound care, burn care, acute psychiatric care, OB/ GYN care, STEMI/ACS care, stroke care, staple suturing, and orthopedics
- Ensure all staff members are properly educated and trained in accordance with hospital and legal regulations
- Translate complex medical concepts and terms for patients to assist in making important medical decisions
- LIPPINCOTT, WILLIAMS AND WILKINS via Wolters Kluwer Health,
- Reviewer for journals The Nurse Practitioner and NURSING2018
Flight Nurse
AIR EVAC LIFETEAM
Statesboro, GA
02.2011 - 01.2013
- Hospital Critical Care
- Facilitated intubation, chest tube insertion, cricoidectomy, ventilator management, IABP, cardioactive drug therapy, and pain management for critically injured or critically ill patients requiring pre-hospital transport.
Staff Registered Nurse IV/ Nurse Practitioner
01.2007 - 04.2011
- Key member of the Cardiovascular Stepdown Unit, Critical Care Division, and Heart and Vascular Services; treated patients suffering from a variety of cardiovascular disorders, including acute MI, CHF, rhythm disturbances, valve disorders, and carotid artery occlusion
- Titrated cardioactive drugs and performed cardioversion
- Delivered post-operative support for patients who underwent open-heart surgery or other major operations
- Conducted admission intake assessments for newly admitted mental health and substance use patients at the Clark Center.
Family Nurse Practitioner
MEMORIAL HEALTH UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
Savannah, GA
09.2001 - 04.2011
- N.W
- Medical Rehabilitation Charge Nurse - Lawnwood Regional Medical Center
Board Certified Nurse Practitioner/ Clinical Director
Pain Management Services
09.2005 - 01.2007
- Spearheaded the development and implementation of a comprehensive inpatient and outpatient pain management program for the hospital
- Managed key facets of daily healthcare administration, including business planning, financial management, needs assessment, physician/nurse knowledge assessment, and educational planning
- Analyzed workflow processes to ensure adherence to JCAHO and AAPM standards and regulations
- Actively participated in the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) "100,000 Lives" campaign
- Performed in-depth analyses of collected data to identify methods of improving patient wait time, scheduling, and satisfaction through the implementation of Six Sigma methodologies
- Provided non-traditional inpatient pain management services to hard to manage clients ie: patients who were already addicted to drugs, psychiatric patients, oncology, and pediatrics
Certified Nurse Practitioner
11.2003 - 09.2005
- Coordinated clinical and administrative functions for an 18-bed outpatient critical decision-making unit
- Additionally, responsible for conducting medical history/physical exams and interpreting diagnostic test results
- Led multidisciplinary team that successfully decreased length of stay by nearly 33% (36.4 hours to 21.2 hours) by bringing lab and radiology teams for partial shifts on the weekend to perform nuclear stress tests
- Fostered positive and constant communication within the interdisciplinary team to promote rapid assessment and intervention for cardiac and other medical patients.
Board Certified Nurse -Practitioner Oncology Nurse Navigator
ANCC
09.2001 - 11.2003
- Served on a several multidisciplinary, pain, performance improvement, education, and end of life/palliative care committees, as well as teams involved in Cancer 101, Relay for Life, Cancer Challenges, and Harvest of Hope
- Primary point-of-contact for over 300 patient cases with thoracic and GI cancers; handled all aspects of patient care, including managing all questions, concerns, scheduling, rescheduling, appointments, and prescriptions, to provide symptom management to allow the patient to devote 100% of their time and energy to improving their health.
Staff/Charge/Asst. Head Nurse &Program Developer
Memorial Medical Center
05.2001 - 09.2001
Administrative Nursing Supervisor
Regional Medical Center Traveling
02.2000 - 09.2001
Administrative Nursing Supervisor, Family Nurse Practitioner
Regional Medical Center, Southeastern Neurological Associates
03.1999 - 03.2000
03.1998 - 01.1999
03.1996 - 03.1998
01.1996 - 03.1996
01.1988 - 01.1988
Education
Post Master's Certificate -
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - undefined
Georgia Southern University
2016
Master of Science - Nursing
Georgia Southern University
1995
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Armstrong Atlantic University
1985
Skills
- Medical and Mental Health Counseling
- Substance Abuse
- Patient Advocacy
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Case Management
- Dual Diagnosis
- Patient Assessment
- Staff Development/ Training
- Quality Improvement
- Team Building Patient Flow Optimization
- Critical Care
- Program Management
- Patient Relations
- Records Maintenance
- Policy Development
- Duty Delegation
- Operational Standards
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Mental and Physical Assessments
- Project Implementation
Certification
Board Certified Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (ANCC) Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner (ANCC) Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse (AOCN) Critical Care Certified Registered Nurse (CCRN) Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse (CRRN) Board Certified Fellow in Pain Management (AAPM)
Autologous Stem Cell Bone Marrow Transplant and Chemotherapy Certified (MHUMC) Basic Life Support Certified (BLS)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certified (ACLS) Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certified (PALS) NIH Stroke Certified, Causes of Distress and Perceived Suffering in Hospitalized Cancer Patients
Massage Therapy as a Treatment Modality for Pain and Anxiety in Hospitalized Cancer Patients Pharmacologic/Non-Pharmacologic Interventions for Pain Mgmt. and Anxiety in Elective Orthopedic Surgeries
Pain Management Certification Review Course Instructor
East Georgia Regional Medical Center (2007)
JCAHO Stroke Certification Education and Consultative Preparation
Alta-Bates Hospital System, Berkley, CA (2006)
Advanced Practice Nursing: The Pros and Cons of Regulation(2006)
Management of Post-Operative Pain Presentation (2006) Managing Narcotic Therapy in Addictive Disease (2006)
Pain Management Certification Review Course Instructor (2006)
Pain Management in the Perioperative Setting (2006)
Affiliations
American Association of Critical Care Nurses American Academy of Pain Management American Nurses Association
Association of Rehabilitation Nurses
Omicron Delta Kappa Honor Society International Nurses Association
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners International Association of Health Care Providers Oncology Nursing Society, National/ Local Chapters Sigma Theta Tau Nursing Honor Society
Psychiatric Nurses Association
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 6 staff members.
- Volunteered 15 hours per month at Care Concepts to provide medical services for impoverished and homeless individuals.
- Achieved a 2.7% early discharges implementing improvements with accuracy and efficiency.
Timeline
Charge Registered Nurse
Willingway Hospital
03.2022 - 03.2023
Charge Registered Nurse
Pineland Behavioral Health
04.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse
EAST GEORGIA HOSPITAL
05.2017 - 06.2018
Board Certified Nurse Practitioner
DPS HEALTH and WELLNESS, ANCC
07.2015 - 10.2016
Flight Nurse
AIR EVAC LIFETEAM
02.2011 - 01.2013
Family Nurse Practitioner
GEORGIA EMERGENCY ASSOCIATES, East Georgia Regional Medical Center
11.2009 - 08.2015
Family Nurse Practitioner
Practitioner, Georgia Nephrology
05.2009 - 12.2023
Staff Registered Nurse IV/ Nurse Practitioner
01.2007 - 04.2011
Healthcare Consultant/ Educator
CORE COMPLIANCE GROUP
11.2006 - Current
Board Certified Nurse Practitioner/ Clinical Director
Pain Management Services
09.2005 - 01.2007
Certified Nurse Practitioner
11.2003 - 09.2005
Family Nurse Practitioner
MEMORIAL HEALTH UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
09.2001 - 04.2011
Board Certified Nurse -Practitioner Oncology Nurse Navigator
ANCC
09.2001 - 11.2003
Staff/Charge/Asst. Head Nurse &Program Developer
Memorial Medical Center
05.2001 - 09.2001
Administrative Nursing Supervisor
Regional Medical Center Traveling
02.2000 - 09.2001
Administrative Nursing Supervisor, Family Nurse Practitioner
Regional Medical Center, Southeastern Neurological Associates
03.1999 - 03.2000
03.1998 - 01.1999
03.1996 - 03.1998
01.1996 - 03.1996
01.1988 - 01.1988
Post Master's Certificate -
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - undefined
Georgia Southern University
Master of Science - Nursing
Georgia Southern University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Armstrong Atlantic University
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