Michelle Powell
Mount Morris,Michigan
Summary
Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner graduate with over ten years of RN experience in the health care industry. Highly skilled, team-oriented, and compassionate health care provider with expertise in treating patients of all ages with a broad range of health conditions. Highly qualified and board certified nurse practitioner driven to build strong relationships with patients and families. Acts as patient advocate to achieve best possible outcomes.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Practitioner
Advanced Cardiovascular Clinic
Flushing, MI
06.2021 - 05.2022
- Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Teamed with physicians to provide comprehensive patient care, referrals and high-risk management strategies.
Nurse Practitioner
McLaren Homecare Group
Davison, MI
05.2017 - 03.2021
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Examined wounds and treated lacerations with bandaging, suturing and topical medications.
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Helped patients manage acute and chronic pain.
- Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Burton Urgent Care
Burton, MI
10.2017 - 04.2018
- Provide care and clinical management of over 30 patients per day within urgent care setting
- Recording patient history, performing physical examinations, prescribing medications, diagnostic testing, and developing treatment plans
- Participates in case management and continuing care for patients
- Checked and repaired wounds with techniques such as liquid skin, sutures and bandages
- Issued referrals to obtain specialized care for patients
- Diagnosed and treated patients with chronic and acute health problems, including MI, arrhythmias, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, pneumonia
- Evaluated and treated sexually transmitted diseases
- Explained treatment plan care, physician-ordered tests and medications to patients and family members or caregivers
- Performed physical exams, ordering and evaluating lab test as well as medications
- Managed care of critically ill patients with hypertension, diabetes, renal failure, cardiac disease, closed head injuries, strokes, seizures and tumors
Registered Nurse
CARDIAC Catheterization LAB
Flint, MI
01.2003 - 01.2011
- Responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care for variety of patients in busy five catheterization lab
- Rotated through all areas of cardiac catheterization lab providing patient care
- Maintained professional and respectful communication with patients, families, physicians, and all healthcare providers
- Maintained adequate unit supplies to meet expected patient demands
- Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to relay patient needs
- Consistently assessed and evaluated patients' health needs by coordinating across medical disciplines to create, implement and modify personalized care plans
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results
- Coordinated review, revision and creation of operational policies within emergency department
- Worked with management to identify and implement initiatives to increase nursing staff retention, morale and satisfaction
- Facilitated patient flow during emergency situations, directing evacuations, admissions and transfers
- Monitored and educated nursing students on proper care procedures and prioritization strategies
- Used facility EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions and transfer files
- Managed and provided leadership to help staff with direct and indirect patient care and telemetry monitoring
- Cared for patients in recovery from medical procedures by caring for wounds, monitoring vitals and managing pain
- Participated in hospital-wide initiatives and committees to improve patient care, satisfaction and safety
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information used to create focused treatment plans and manage ongoing care
Education
Master of Science - Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner
South University
Novi, MI2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
South University
Novi, MI2015
Associate of Science - Associate Degree of Applied Science
Charles Stewart Mott Community College
Flint, MI2003
Skills
- Strong medical ethic
- Inpatient and outpatient care
- Treatment of acute and chronic conditions
- Organization and planning
- Staff training and development
- Basic Life Support Certification
- Relationship and team building
- Setting appointments
- Confident public speaker
Additional Information
- Certificates and Awards , American Association of Nurse Practitioners Certification, 2017 #F09170596 Registered Nurse, State of Michigan: 4704263572 National Provider Identification number: 1114446606 Nursing Excellence Award - 2011 ACLS/BLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support/Basic Life Support
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner
Advanced Cardiovascular Clinic
06.2021 - 05.2022
Family Nurse Practitioner
Burton Urgent Care
10.2017 - 04.2018
Nurse Practitioner
McLaren Homecare Group
05.2017 - 03.2021
Registered Nurse
CARDIAC Catheterization LAB
01.2003 - 01.2011
Master of Science - Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner
South University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
South University
Associate of Science - Associate Degree of Applied Science
Charles Stewart Mott Community College