Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Certification
Professional Scholarship Presentations
Timeline
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Michelle D Henderson

Temple

Summary

Dedicated Healthcare Professional specializing in Labor and Delivery, recognized for delivering exceptional patient care during childbirth. Expertise in patient monitoring, clinical assessment, and compassionate support within high-pressure environments. Proficient in coordinating patient care and navigating complex healthcare systems, with a strong focus on patient advocacy and effective communication.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse Case Manager

US Army
Landstuhl, Germany And Fort Hood, TX
01.2025 - Current

Facilitated Service Member movement from theater for continued medical care, ensuring timely support.

Coordinated seamless transitions for Service Members returning to the United States for treatment.

Managed comprehensive medical care documentation for Soldier mobilization and demobilization processes.

Acted as a vital liaison among Deployment Readiness Center, Troop Medical Care, and CRDAMC providers.

Ensured adherence to Army Medical Department standards in patient care delivery.

Streamlined patient care processes to enhance efficiency and expedite treatment timelines.

Provided ongoing education and updates to Soldiers regarding medical care protocols and procedures.

Certified Nurse Midwife

Erlanger Center for Women
10.2022 - Current
  • Provided comprehensive midwifery care for women, ensuring health during childbearing years.
  • Managed antepartum, labor, delivery, postpartum, and gynecological care for diverse patient populations.
  • Delivered counseling on birth control options, promoting informed decisions and STD prevention.
  • Offered preconception counseling, enhancing maternal health and pregnancy outcomes for future mothers.
  • Guided breastfeeding support, addressing common challenges in early motherhood to foster successful nursing.
  • Collaborated with physicians for referrals to fetal maternal medicine when specialized care was required.
  • Implemented evidence-based practices, resulting in improved patient outcomes and more efficient care processes.
  • Facilitated patient education sessions, enhancing understanding of reproductive health and available services.

Certified Nurse Midwife

Women's Care Florida
10.2021 - 09.2022
  • Care of high-risk patients including: twin gestation, GDMA2, Chronic HTN, Pre-Eclampsia and other conditions as appropriate. Serve as 1st assist for cesarean births, perform newborn circumcisions. 40 hours per week. Averaging 15 deliveries/month. Cerner EMR.
  • Promoted benefits of breastfeeding and offered education on proper positioning, latching and breast care.

Labor/Delivery Staff Nurse

Research Medical Center
08.2020 - 11.2022
  • Antenatal, intrapartum, postpartum and newborn care. Obstetrical triage. PRN Epic and Meditech EMR.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
  • Mentored junior nursing staff in clinical practices and patient care protocols.

Certified Nurse Midwife

Genesis Healthcare System
Zanesville, OH
03.2016 - 06.2020
  • Enhanced maternal and infant health through comprehensive prenatal and postnatal care.
  • Achieved five deliveries monthly while managing 40 hours of patient care weekly.
  • Developed personalized birth plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
  • Strengthened provider-patient relationships by advocating for patient needs effectively.

Perioperative nurse

US Army Deployment, Soto Cano Air Force Base, Honduras
07.2019 - 05.2020
  • Circulating responsibilities for the 325th Combat Support Hospital (CSH). Assume Officer in Charge duties as needed to support the mission. Served as Sexual Assault Medical Forensic Examiner (SAMFE).
  • Adhered to all relevant regulatory and accreditation guidelines, ensuring consistent compliance with established perioperative nursing standards.

Certified Nurse Midwife

Licking Memorial Health Systems
03.2011 - 03.2016
  • Empowered patients by educating on childbirth options, ensuring informed choices.
  • Conducted health assessments and forensic examinations for sexual assault victims.
  • Collaborated with law enforcement to maintain evidence chain of custody.
  • Developed reproductive health educational materials, enhancing community awareness and involvement.
  • Engaged in professional development to advance midwifery clinical knowledge and skills.

Staff nurse labor & delivery

Licking Memorial Health Systems
02.2007 - 03.2011
  • Charge nurse duties and precepting new employees. Care of antenatal, intrapartum, postpartum and newborn care. Admission of laboring women and scheduled cesarean sections. Pre and post op teaching are care. Assisting, scrubbing and circulating for cesarean deliveries. Operating room duties: maintaining sterile fields, performing patient safety measures. 36 hours per week.

Clinical instructor for Practical Nursing and Associate Degree Nursing programs

Central Ohio Technical College
03.2007 - 09.2008
  • Enhanced student learning by overseeing clinical nursing program evaluations.
  • Assessed student performance, delivering constructive feedback for improvement.
  • Cultivated safety culture by emphasizing equipment use and patient privacy guidelines.
  • Monitored student interactions with hospital staff to ensure professional standards.
  • Supported student progress through detailed reviews of required written work.

Level II obstetrical staff nurse

Genesis Health Care System
10.2005 - 02.2007
  • Providing care for antepartum, intrapartum and postpartum patients including pre and post-operative care. 30 hours per week.
  • Led nursing shift meetings to discuss critical updates, staffing needs, and patient care challenges effectively.

Staff Nurse LDRPs

East Liverpool City Hospital
05.1997 - 01.2007
  • Care of antenatal, intrapartum, postpartum and newborn care. Admission of laboring women and scheduled cesarean sections. Pre and post op teaching are care. Assisting, scrubbing and circulating for cesarean deliveries. Operating room duties: maintaining sterile fields, performing patient safety measures

Staff Nurse/LPN

Calcutta HealthCare Center
08.1995 - 04.1997
  • Subacute long term care facility. Nursing care for residents' adults and children including medication administration, rehab care and care of those residents that were ventilator dependent.

Education

Master of Science in Nursing - Nurse Midwifery

University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH
02.2010

Master of Science -

San Antonio, TX
01.2024

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Trinity University
San Antonio, TX
06.2019

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U.S. Army Health Readiness Center of Excellence
Fort Sam Houston, TX
05.2019

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01.2018

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Dublin, CA
09.2016

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Houston, TX
05.2015

Bachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined

Franciscan University of Steubenville
Steubenville, OH
08.2004

Associate Degree in Nursing - undefined

Kent State University
East Liverpool, OH
05.1997

Skills

  • Care coordination
  • Case evaluation
  • Service coordination
  • Staff management
  • Referral coordination
  • Emotional awareness

Affiliations

  • 03/2011 American College of Nurse Midwives
  • 12/2017 Association of Women's Health Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses

Certification

  • Certified Nurse Midwife Original Issue 6/2022 Valid through 11/30/2026 TN 31830
  • Registered Nurse Original Issue 6/2020 Valid through 04/30/2027 MO 200023150
  • DEA Initial Issue March 2011 Valid through 2026 RX 12440
  • 06/2008 - Present; Exp. 06/2026 Inpatient Obstetric Nurse
  • 10/2013 - Present; Exp. 12/2026 Certified Electric Fetal Monitoring
  • 03/2011 - Present; Exp. 12/2026 American Midwifery Certification Board. COA12240-NM

Professional Scholarship Presentations

  • 04/2019 What Is a Midwife? Preparing Your Daughters for Motherhood, “Spirit Of Women” Pritchard Laughlin Center, Cambridge OH
  • 11/2018 Women’s Health Update, Ohio University Zanesville, OH
  • 05/2018 Spontaneous Vaginal Delivery for Medics, 256th A. Co., Blacklick, OH
  • 11/2017 & 2/2018 STD Discussion, Crooksville High School, Crooksville, OH
  • 07/2015 Heat Related Injuries, 256th A. Co., Blacklick, OH
  • 05/2014 Current Trends in Birth Control, Licking County Health Department, Newark OH

Timeline

Registered Nurse Case Manager

US Army
01.2025 - Current

Certified Nurse Midwife

Erlanger Center for Women
10.2022 - Current

Certified Nurse Midwife

Women's Care Florida
10.2021 - 09.2022

Labor/Delivery Staff Nurse

Research Medical Center
08.2020 - 11.2022

Perioperative nurse

US Army Deployment, Soto Cano Air Force Base, Honduras
07.2019 - 05.2020

Certified Nurse Midwife

Genesis Healthcare System
03.2016 - 06.2020

Certified Nurse Midwife

Licking Memorial Health Systems
03.2011 - 03.2016

Clinical instructor for Practical Nursing and Associate Degree Nursing programs

Central Ohio Technical College
03.2007 - 09.2008

Staff nurse labor & delivery

Licking Memorial Health Systems
02.2007 - 03.2011

Level II obstetrical staff nurse

Genesis Health Care System
10.2005 - 02.2007

Staff Nurse LDRPs

East Liverpool City Hospital
05.1997 - 01.2007

Staff Nurse/LPN

Calcutta HealthCare Center
08.1995 - 04.1997

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Trinity University

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U.S. Army Health Readiness Center of Excellence

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Bachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined

Franciscan University of Steubenville

Associate Degree in Nursing - undefined

Kent State University

Master of Science in Nursing - Nurse Midwifery

University of Cincinnati

Master of Science -

Michelle D Henderson