MICHELLE FORDE
Weirsdale
Summary
Results-driven LPN skilled in supervising clinical staff and optimizing patient care processes. Demonstrated success in training new team members, creating onboarding materials, and enhancing compliance standards, ultimately improving service delivery in diverse clinical environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Opha Orlando health OBGYN
04.2025 - Current
- LPN in a busy OBGYN office a two Provider practice.
- Prepared patient charts to support Physician and Nurse Practitioner during visits.
- Processed prior authorizations while assisting with clinical care and office surgical procedures.
Clinical Supervisor
Orlando Health Medical Group
St. Cloud
12.2023 - 04.2025
- Supervised clinical staff to ensure compliance with healthcare standards.
- Supervised clinical staff, promoting adherence to best practices and compliance standards.
- Coordinated patient care services across multiple departments effectively.
- Coordinated patient care activities among multidisciplinary teams, enhancing service delivery.
- Developed and implemented training programs for clinical staff members.
LPN
Digestive Health Institute
St. Cloud
06.2022 - 04.2025
- LPN for busy Gastroenterology Practice with two physicians and one ARNP.
- Reviewed patient charts and supervised two medical assistants to ensure accuracy and efficiency in patient care.
- Coordinated booking of Colonoscopy and Endoscopy procedures to optimize scheduling and patient flow.
- Teaching patients how to prep for upcoming procedures.
- Supported physicians by managing incoming patient messages, processing prescription renewals, and uploading procedure reports to enhance communication and patient management.
- Trained new medical assistants during onboarding for several offices, contributing to the MA apprenticeship program.
- As PEAC Ambassador, created onboarding manual for the clinical team.
- St. Cloud Orlando Health Regional
LPN
Orlando Health Regional
04.2020 - 05.2022
- Managed busy practice for Neurosurgeon by reviewing and prepping charts for office visits and educating patients on pre-surgery steps.
- Supported patients with post-operative inquiries, ensuring clear communication and guidance in clinical setting.
- Facilitated processing of FMLA and leave of absence paperwork for patients and family members.
LPN
Orlando Health Regional
03.2019 - 04.2020
- Assisted CRNA in level 1 traumas by obtaining blood products and supporting intubations.
- Retrieved medications for patients for CRNA during surgeries.
- Ensured availability of all supplies for anesthesia team across 18 OR suites per surgery.
- Started IVs and pre-operative blood draws.
- Processed blood work on Gem machine for arterial blood draws.
LPN
Women's Care Florida
08.2016 - 02.2018
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders and patient care plans.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team members.
- Assisted in prenatal care and education for expectant mothers in a clinical setting.
- Coordinated scheduling of inductions and C-sections at Winnie Palmer Hospital to optimize patient flow and surgical readiness.
- Managed practice operations for Dr. William Scott, preparing charts for OB visits and vital exams to ensure comprehensive patient care.
Education
LPN License -
The Center for Allied Health Nursing Education
01-2011
Associate Degree - Medical Assistant
Mandl College School for Allied Health
01-2009
High School Diploma -
Harry Van Arsdale High School
Brooklyn, NY01-1991
Skills
- Basic Life Support
- Chronic Disease Management
- EKG
- Injections
- Specimen Collection
- Wound Care
- Assisting in Procedures
- patient care
- patient education
- Prior Authorizations
- compliance adherence
- effective communication
- problem solving
- Management
Languages
- English
- Spanish
Timeline
LPN
Opha Orlando health OBGYN
04.2025 - Current
Clinical Supervisor
Orlando Health Medical Group
12.2023 - 04.2025
LPN
Digestive Health Institute
06.2022 - 04.2025
LPN
Orlando Health Regional
04.2020 - 05.2022
LPN
Orlando Health Regional
03.2019 - 04.2020
LPN
Women's Care Florida
08.2016 - 02.2018
LPN License -
The Center for Allied Health Nursing Education
Associate Degree - Medical Assistant
Mandl College School for Allied Health
High School Diploma -
Harry Van Arsdale High School