Michelle Renwick
Summary
Dedicated and detail-oriented Registered Nurse with over a year in cardiac/telemetry nursing and over a decade as an Emergency Medical Technician in the military. Experienced in administering and teaching first aid, cardiac care, and life support in pre-hospital and acute care settings. Worked with Global Health Engagement across five different countries in providing public health and preventative medical care assistance and training. Exceptional leader and manager of emergency care and small teams.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Combat Civil Affairs Medic
US Army Reserves
10.2020 - Current
- Provide medical care and medical evacuation during ranges and missions and work directly with leadership on mission planning, giving guidance on medical intelligence
- Taught medical first aid and Tactical Combat Casualty Care courses to over 500 personnel from various countries
- Performed vaccinations to prevent the spread of disease amongst military service members and aided various countries in public health missions alongside U.S. Navy Global Health Engagement
- Led and developed subordinates, resulting in the promotion of two Soldiers and one Soldier graduating from the coveted Air Assault School
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
Duke University Hospital
05.2022 - 04.2024
- Handled a high volume of complex patients by prioritizing tasks and effectively delegating responsibilities to other team members, resulting in efficient patient care.
- Conducted ECGs and patient telemetry monitoring with proper hand-off reports and documentation.
- Reduced complications post-surgery and post-cardiac procedures through diligent assessment, intervention, and timely communication with the interdisciplinary team.
- Interpreted laboratory results and cardiac tests and proactively educated patients in health promotion and disease prevention.
- Precepted a student nurse once a week for 8 weeks, helping prepare them for the NCLEX and teaching nursing skills of documentation, IV pump use, and medication administration is the correct spelling of the word., among others.
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Emergency Department Technician
Duke University Hospital
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Assisted with resuscitation, CPR, and ECG assessments, reporting directly to medical providers of severe results
- Actively collaborated with nurses and physicians, enhancing patient care during critical medical emergencies
- Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, and cardiac monitoring
- Assisted nursing staff in triage of patients at a Trauma Level 1 Emergency Department
- Monitored mental and psychological patients in a controlled environment under the supervision of nursing and medical staff
Healthcare Specialist Team Leader
U.S. Army
02.2012 - 10.2020
- Led and supported multiple field clinics with urgent/emergent patients, screening over 5000 personnel annually, ensuring medical care was properly documented
- Deployed to Afghanistan in 2015 as an emergency care medic, providing direct medical care for over 500 personnel and ensuring patients were evacuated
- Controlled medical equipment/facilities exceeding $300,000 without loss or damage
- Co-wrote the Standard Operating Procedures with clinic Registered Nurse for two separate missions, both resulting in fluent mission readiness and patient care
- Utilized medical experience to assist and train Air Force and Navy medical Providers on Army healthcare systems to provide medical care to over 350 Army Soldiers in Guam
- Organized training of basic first aid and combat lifesaving skills for non-medical personnel, with an overall number of over 2,000 skilled personnel.
Direct Service Provider
St. Mary's Square Living Center
Galesburg, IL
05.2009 - 01.2012
- Assisted developmentally disabled clients in activities of daily living by supporting their independence and well-being.
- Identified needs and coordinated plans for travel and out-of-town functions.
- Worked directly with nursing staff to document vital signs, intake and output, and behaviors in client medical records.
Certified Nurse Assistant
Rosewood Assisted Living
Galesburg, IL
04.2008 - 05.2009
- Provided nursing assistance to patients with their activities of daily living, such as meals, transferring, positioning, bathing, dressing, and hygiene
- Displayed strong clinical skills by giving daily reports to nursing staff of patients' vital signs, intake and output, pain level, walking routine, and ROMs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Illinois At Chicago
Chicago, IL03.2025
Associate of Science - Nursing
ECPI University
Raleigh, NC02.2022
Associates Degree in Arts -
Carl Sandburg College
Galesburg, IL05.2011
Associate of Science -
Carl Sandburg College
Galesburg, IL05.2011
High School Diploma -
Galesburg High School
Galesburg, IL01.2008
Skills
- Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Intravenous therapy
- Triage Management
- Prehospital Care
- Vital signs and telemetry monitoring
- Patient Assessments
- Infection control measures
- Tracheostomy Care
- Performing EKGs
- Acute care expertise
- Preventive health
Certification
- AHA ACLS certification, 05/2025
- AHA BLS and CPR, 11/2024
- Emergency Medical Technician/ Nationally Registered, 03/2026
- Certified Nursing Assistant, Expired 2012
References
Ashley Frazier, BSN, RN, CCRN, Nurse Manager, 3200/7200 Cardiology Stepdown, Duke University Hospital, ashley.case@duke.edu, (919) 812-0339
Rolando Ortiz, First Sergeant, U.S. Army Reserves, rolando.ortix@cmpd.org, (980) 254-0752
Sebastian Cruz, Senior Nurse Technician/Paramedic, U.S. Air Force, sebastian.cruz33@gmail.com, (740) 461-7038
Joycelyn Thomas, RN-Educator Faculty, ECPI University, joythomas@ecpi.edu, 919-571-0057
Timeline
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
Duke University Hospital
05.2022 - 04.2024
Emergency Department Technician
Duke University Hospital
01.2022 - 05.2022
Combat Civil Affairs Medic
US Army Reserves
10.2020 - Current
Healthcare Specialist Team Leader
U.S. Army
02.2012 - 10.2020
Direct Service Provider
St. Mary's Square Living Center
05.2009 - 01.2012
Certified Nurse Assistant
Rosewood Assisted Living
04.2008 - 05.2009
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Illinois At Chicago
Associate of Science - Nursing
ECPI University
Associates Degree in Arts -
Carl Sandburg College
Associate of Science -
Carl Sandburg College
High School Diploma -
Galesburg High School