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Michelle Carter

Monticello,GA

Summary

Offering robust foundation in medical and legal principles, ready to excel and grow in dynamic environment. Brings solid understanding of healthcare regulations and clinical assessment skills. Ready to use and develop analytical and documentation skills as a Legal Nurse Consultant.

Work History

Legal Nurse Consultant

Self-employeed
04.2025 - Current
  • Collaborated efficiently with multidisciplinary teams, including attorneys, paralegals, and healthcare professionals to achieve favorable case results.
  • Provided valuable input during pre-trial conferences based on a deep understanding of both medical terminology and legal processes.
  • Improved client satisfaction with thorough research into specific medical practices relevant to each case.
  • Nurtured ongoing relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business for the firm due to consistent high-quality work delivered within agreed-upon timeframes.

Registered Nurse First Assistant

Piedmont Newton Hospital
06.2022 - Current
  • Advanced professional development through participation in continuing education courses related to RNFA responsibilities.
  • Achieved optimal outcomes for patients by collaborating successfully with surgeons and healthcare teams to perform safe operations.
  • Reviewed patient charts noting allergies, pertinent medical history information and abnormal physical findings.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge on surgical techniques and industry best practices to provide optimal support to surgeons and patients alike.
  • Exhibited high degree of courtesy, tact and poise when interacting with employees, patients and visitors.

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Piedmont Newton Hospital
04.1992 - Current
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Developed strong rapport with surgeons and other healthcare professionals to promote effective communication and collaboration within the operating room.
  • Ensured proper documentation of all relevant information during each stage of the surgical process for accurate record-keeping purposes.
  • Supported patients'' emotional well-being by offering compassionate care and empathetic communication throughout their surgical experience.
  • Reduced surgery complications by providing effective perioperative care to patients.
  • Improved communication among surgical team members by actively participating in preoperative briefings and debriefings.
  • Mentored new staff members on safe practices within the operating room setting, fostering a culture of teamwork and collaboration.

Wound Care Nurse

Piedmont Newton Hospital
02.2019 - 01.2020
  • Evaluated patients'' wounds and recommended appropriate treatments, expediting the healing process.
  • Treated and carefully tended to vascular and diabetic ulcers.
  • Collaborated with healthcare team to implement interventions for wound healing and skin breakdown prevention.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive treatment plans, resulting in improved patient outcome.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
  • Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.

Operating Room Charge Nurse

Piedmont Newton Hospital
02.2016 - 01.2019
  • Enhanced team communication by conducting regular meetings, fostering collaboration, and sharing best practices among staff members.
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing effective pre-operative preparations and post-operative care protocols.
  • Promoted a positive work environment by addressing staff concerns promptly and effectively.
  • Coordinated emergency response efforts during critical situations, ensuring prompt intervention for optimal patient outcomes.
  • Reduced surgery wait times by streamlining the scheduling process and optimizing staff assignments.
  • Evaluated staff performance regularly to ensure high-quality service delivery within the operating room setting.
  • Streamlined workflow processes within the operating room suite resulting in reduced downtime between surgeries.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Education

No Degree - Legal Nurse Consultant

The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX
05-2025

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

South University
Savannah, GA
05-2022

No Degree - First Assistant

NIFA
Denver, CO
01-2019

Associate of Science - Nursing

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA
06-1991

Skills

  • Continuing education commitment
  • Attention to detail
  • Multitasking
  • Professionalism
  • Patient chart reviewing
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Documentation and reporting proficiency
  • Teamwork and cooperation
  • Critical thinking
  • Medical terminology

Certification

  • First Assist Training - January 2020 - December 2021

Work Availability

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Affiliations

  • CNOR

Work Preference

Work Type

Contract Work

Work Location

Remote

Important To Me

Work-life balanceFlexible work hoursWork from home option

Timeline

Legal Nurse Consultant

Self-employeed
04.2025 - Current

Registered Nurse First Assistant

Piedmont Newton Hospital
06.2022 - Current

Wound Care Nurse

Piedmont Newton Hospital
02.2019 - 01.2020

Operating Room Charge Nurse

Piedmont Newton Hospital
02.2016 - 01.2019

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Piedmont Newton Hospital
04.1992 - Current

No Degree - Legal Nurse Consultant

The University of Texas At Arlington

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

South University

No Degree - First Assistant

NIFA

Associate of Science - Nursing

Georgia State University

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