Michelle Thames
Winston-Salem,NC
Summary
Family Nurse Practitioner with 4+ years of experience across urgent care, chronic disease management, and hospital nursing. Known for thorough assessments, evidence-based treatment planning, and clear patient education. Collaborative approach supports continuity of care, strong discharge planning, and safe medication management.
Overview
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Nurse Practitioner, Urgent Care
GoHealth Novant
Winston Salem, NC
06.2025 - Current
- Evaluated urgent care patients at GoHealth Novant centers through focused histories and physical exams.
- Assessed and diagnosed acute illnesses and injuries, such as sore throats, ear infections, colds, flu-like symptoms, lacerations, sprains, fractures and other medical conditions.
- Facilitated accurate diagnosis of minor illnesses and injuries by implementing Novant urgent care protocols.
- Provided medication prescriptions and treatment plans within the family nurse practitioner scope.
- Performed procedures including wound care, splinting, suturing, and incision drainage.
- Completed review of lab tests, imaging, and point-of-care screenings.
- Recorded patient visits in electronic health records with precise clinical terminology to ensure continuity of care.
- Collaborated with physicians and clinical staff on complex patient care decisions.
- Guided patients through discharge instructions, medications, follow-up care, and prevention strategies to enhance understanding and compliance.
Family Nurse Practitioner
CoreLife Novant
Thomasville, North Carolina
06.2023 - 06.2025
- Prescribed medications and adjusted treatment plans within CoreLife Novant protocols.
- Coordinated multidisciplinary care with providers, dietitians, and support staff to ensure comprehensive treatment.
- Monitored lab results and reviewed patient progress during follow-up appointments to assess treatment effectiveness.
- Supported patient compliance through counseling and ongoing care coordination.
- Utilized evidence-based practice guidelines for assessment, diagnosis and treatment planning decisions.
- Evaluated CoreLife Novant patients with obesity and metabolic concerns.
- Educated patients on nutrition, exercise, and weight management to promote healthier lifestyle choices.
- Counseled patients on health risks associated with smoking, obesity, stress management and addiction.
Registered Nurse
Wake Forest Baptist Hospital
Winston Salem, NC
07.2018 - 06.2023
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses during Wake Forest Baptist Hospital shifts.
- Educated patients and families on treatments and discharge instructions to enhance understanding and compliance.
- Coordinated admissions, transfers, and discharges across units to ensure smooth patient flow and continuity of care.
- Prioritized patient needs and responded to changing conditions in Wake Forest Baptist Hospital care areas.
- Communicated care updates with physicians and support staff throughout Wake Forest Baptist Hospital.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Assessed Wake Forest Baptist Hospital patients and documented findings in electronic medical records.
- Trained new nurses on protocols and bedside procedures to promote adherence to best practices and improve patient outcomes.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN12-2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Winston-Salem State University
Winston-Salem, NC12-2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
Forsyth Technical Community College
Winston-Salem, NC06-2017
LPN - Licensed Practical Nursing
Fayetteville Technical Community College
Fayetteville, NC07-2012
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Fayetteville State University
Fayetteville, NC06-2010
Skills
- Urgent care assessment
- Differential diagnosis
- Medication management
- Acute care management
- Wound procedures
- Electronic health records
- Telehealth services
- Patient education
Certification
- Family Nurse Practitioner - NCBON 2021
- Registered Nurse-NCBON 2017
- AANP-NCBON 2022
- CPR- AHA 2025
Timeline
Family Nurse Practitioner, Urgent Care
GoHealth Novant
06.2025 - Current
Family Nurse Practitioner
CoreLife Novant
06.2023 - 06.2025
Registered Nurse
Wake Forest Baptist Hospital
07.2018 - 06.2023
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Walden University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Winston-Salem State University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Forsyth Technical Community College
LPN - Licensed Practical Nursing
Fayetteville Technical Community College
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Fayetteville State University