Michelle Pizzo
Holmdel,NJ
Summary
Compassionate, organized, highly motivated nurse practitioner with professional experience providing exceptional pulmonary care to high acuity inpatient adults, currently seeking transition to the outpatient setting and eager to learn and advance current knowledge and skills with a new career path in dermatological medicine.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Adult Nurse Practitioner
Shore Pulmonary, P.A. New Jersey
Neptune City, NJ
04.2023 - Current
- Responsible for conducting independent pulmonary rounds on 10-30 patients in the acute and subacute care setting.
- Proficient in physical assessments, interpretation of radiographic imaging, ordering and scheduling procedures, management of chest tubes and pleural drainage catheters, adjusting medications, ordering home equipment, etc.
- Contributed to positive work environment by collaborating with colleagues, sharing expertise, and supporting team-based care approaches.
- Informed patients and families on disease prevention and health promotion.
Registered Nurse
Jersey Shore University Medical Center
Neptune City, NJ
06.2019 - 03.2023
- Provided individualized comprehensive intensive nursing care in a busy 24-bed ICU, managing 1-3 critically ill patients
- Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
Registered Nurse
Riverview Medical Center
Red Bank, NJ
05.2016 - 06.2019
- Planned, directed, assessed, and provided nursing care for 4-6 telemetry/stroke patients according to hospital and department policies and procedures.
- Ensured quality of care and safety for all patients.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimized patient treatment plans and outcomes.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Monmouth University
West Long Branch, NJ05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ05.2017
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Brookdale Community College
Lincroft, NJ12.2015
Skills
- Primary Care Medicine with Dr Laith Qumei, Brick, NJ - 600 hours
- Cardiology Medicine with Dr Laith Zamel, Neptune City, NJ - 100 hours
- Women's Health with Dr Suzanne Magherini-Rothe, West Long Branch, NJ - 100 hours
Certification
- Advanced Practice Nurse, New Jersey [12/9/2022-5/31/2024]
- Registered Professional Nurse, New Jersey [4/18/2022-5/31/2024]
- CDS (Controlled Dangerous Substances) [8/6/2023-9/30/2024]
- DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration) [3/13/2023-3/31/2026]
Certifications
- Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, American Nurses Credentialing Center [9/23/22-9/22/2027]
- ACLS, American Heart Association [1/24/2023-1/31/2025]
- BLS, American Heart Association [1/24/2023-1/31/2025]
Affiliations
- American Nurses Association
- New Jersey State Nurses Association
Timeline
Adult Nurse Practitioner
Shore Pulmonary, P.A. New Jersey
04.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Jersey Shore University Medical Center
06.2019 - 03.2023
Registered Nurse
Riverview Medical Center
05.2016 - 06.2019
Master of Science - Nursing
Monmouth University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
New Jersey City University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Brookdale Community College