Michelle Cope
RN, BSN
Panama City,FL
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with over a decade of diverse experience in hospice care, medical-surgical nursing, and behavioral health. Seeking to join a progressive healthcare team where my clinical expertise, leadership, and commitment to patient-centered care can contribute to excellent outcomes and organizational growth. Compassionate Hospice Registered Nurse known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialized skills include pain management, symptom control, and emotional support. Excel in communication, empathy, and patient advocacy to provide exceptional care and support to patients and families during end-of-life care.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hospice Registered Nurse
Vitas Hospice Inpatient Unit
Panama City, USA
01.2023 - Current
- Provide symptom management, comfort care, and emotional support for terminally ill patients and their families
- Monitor patient conditions, administer medications, and manage end-of-life transitions with empathy and professionalism
- Document patient status and interventions in compliance with hospice standards
- Function as a resource and advocate for patients and families navigating hospice care
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse (Orthopedics/Surgical)
HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital
Panama City, USA
02.2021 - 12.2022
- Oversaw patient care for a 15-bed orthopedic and surgical unit, ensuring optimal staffing and workflow
- Delivered skilled nursing care, including postoperative management and pain control
- Conducted daily patient rounds to address concerns, improve satisfaction, and uphold care standards
- Mentored team members to foster a collaborative and safe work environment
Registered Nurse (Medical-Surgical)
Gulf Coast Regional Medical Center
Panama City, USA
06.2019 - 02.2021
- Provided patient-focused care in a fast-paced medical-surgical unit
- Performed comprehensive assessments, medication administration, and wound care
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans and ensure continuity of care
Licensed Practical Nurse (Behavioral/Psychiatric)
Sunrise Community, Inc./Bayshore
Panama City, USA
06.2012 - 10.2018
- Delivered compassionate care to residents with developmental and behavioral health needs
- Monitored health conditions, administered medications, and documented care delivery
- Supported residents during medical visits and developed care plans to enhance quality of life
Licensed Practical Nurse (Long-Term Care/Rehab)
Emerald Shores Health & Rehabilitation
Panama City, USA
10.2011 - 07.2012
- Provided skilled nursing care to geriatric and rehabilitation patients
- Administered medications, performed wound care, and monitored patient progress
- Collaborated with families and care teams to optimize patient outcomes
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BSN)
Western Governors University
Millcreek, UT07.2024
Associate of Science - Nursing (ASN)
Gulf Coast State College
Panama City, FL05.2019
Licensed Practical Nursing - LPN
Haney Technical Center
Panama City, FL09.2011
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts (AA)
Gulf Coast Community College
Panama City, FL12.2002
High School Diploma -
Rutherford High School
Panama City, FL06.1998
Skills
- Patient-Centered Care
- End-of-Life Support
- Medical-Surgical Nursing
- Orthopedic nursing
- Behavioral Health Nursing
- Medication administration
- IV therapy
- Tracheostomy care
- Wound care
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
- Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite
- Patient assessment
- Care plan development
- End-of-life care
- Time management
- Training and mentoring
- Palliative care delivery
- Family education
- Oxygen therapy
- Response evaluation
- Family support
- Holistic patient care
- Advance care planning
- Grief counseling
- Ethical practice
- Pain assessment
- Clinical documentation
- Nursing assessment
- Patient safety
- Safety management
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Symptom management
- Emotional support
- Evidence-based care
- Physician communication
- Compassionate care
- Psychosocial assessment
- Clinical assessment
- Patient evaluation
- Pain control
- Hospice care
- Interpersonal and written communication
- Geriatric care
- Organizational skills
- Catheter monitoring
- Pain management
- Patient advocacy
Certification
- Registered Nursing License, Florida, Active, 2021, 2023
- Nurse Licensure Compact, Active, 2021, 2023
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association, Active, 2021, 2023
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), American Heart Association
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Florida, 2013, 2015, 2017
Clinicalhighlights
- Experienced in high-acuity settings requiring critical thinking and adaptability.
- Skilled in fostering therapeutic relationships with patients and families during challenging times.
- Proven ability to lead and mentor teams to ensure efficient and high-quality patient care delivery.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Hospice Registered Nurse
Vitas Hospice Inpatient Unit
01.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse (Orthopedics/Surgical)
HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital
02.2021 - 12.2022
Registered Nurse (Medical-Surgical)
Gulf Coast Regional Medical Center
06.2019 - 02.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse (Behavioral/Psychiatric)
Sunrise Community, Inc./Bayshore
06.2012 - 10.2018
Licensed Practical Nurse (Long-Term Care/Rehab)
Emerald Shores Health & Rehabilitation
10.2011 - 07.2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BSN)
Western Governors University
Associate of Science - Nursing (ASN)
Gulf Coast State College
Licensed Practical Nursing - LPN
Haney Technical Center
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts (AA)
Gulf Coast Community College
High School Diploma -
Rutherford High School
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