Michelle Youngblood
Cleveland,TN
Summary
Excellence-driven board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with a Master of Science in Nursing and 19+ years combined experience as an advanced practice provider and registered nurse (RN) with a strong background in medical oncology, radiation therapy, palliative and hospice care. Proven leader with the ability to motivate and inspire other staff members to provide exemplary levels of patient care. Outstanding communication skills with colleagues, patients, and families. Excels at collaborating with members of specialized medical teams and thrives on advocating for patients and families to achieve best possible outcomes. Additional experience providing direct in-home care to terminally ill hospice patients.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner
Tennessee Oncology And Hematology
07.2023 - Current
- Prescribes medications or treatments based on patient medical assessments.
- Facilitates patient referrals to specialists and other healthcare providers.
- Evaluates patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Assesses patient needs, clearly communicating treatment plans to patients and families.
- Discusses goals of care and advanced care plans with patients and families to achieve the best patient outcome.
Nurse Practitioner
Signify Health
07.2022 - 07.2023
- Performed comprehensive physical examinations, gathered health histories, identified health issues, completed up to 7 visits daily.
- Provided education to members regarding chronic health conditions, medical needs and holistic options for treatment and therapy.
- Achieved bonus status for documentation as well as number of assessments completed per quarter.
Palliative Care / Hospice Nurse Practitioner
Hospice Of Chattanooga / Alleo Palliative Care
07.2021 - 05.2022
- Provided care to palliative care patients under direction of supervising physician.
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic, non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Performed patient assessments, compared with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
- Assisted patients with symptom management and goals of medical care.
- Completed face-to-face visits for hospice patients to determine continued hospice eligibility as deemed appropriate by Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient cases and treatment plans.
- Worked well in team settings, providing support and guidance.
Registered Nurse
Hamilton County Health Department / Sirius -PRN
02.2021 - 05.2021
- Joined collective effort to administer COVID-19 vaccinations, in Hamilton County while waiting to take APRN certification.
- Monitored patient's condition post vaccination, updating supervising staff members on changes in stability or acuity.
Registered Nurse Adjunct Clinical Staff
Lee University
08.2018 - 04.2020
- Provided clinical instruction and supervision of nursing students in medical and radiation oncology settings; evaluated students performance.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, concept learning, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Evaluated student's response to simulation training during debriefing after simulation training was complete.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
Registered Nurse
CHI Memorial Health At Home - PRN
10.2017 - 03.2018
- Performed initial assessment for patients admitted for home care services; established plans of care for patients.
- Determined if patient required additional services such as PT/OT/ST.
- Administered wound care assessment and wound care as ordered by supervising physician.
- Facilitated patient referrals to specialists and other healthcare providers.
Hospice Registered Nurse
Hospice Of Chattanooga - PRN
08.2016 - 10.2017
- Admitted patients to the hospice care program. Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions, and assisting patients with goals of care.
- Oriented new nurses and student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, programmed CADD pump for pain medication delivery. Catheter insertion to provide patient comfort care measures at end of life.
- Honored patient and family wishes at end of life. Provided care for a safe and comfortable death.
Oncology Staff Registered Nurse
Parkridge Medical Center - PRN
12.2015 - 08.2016
- Admitted patients to surgical oncology floor as directed by physician.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devised well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Administered chemotherapy, pain medications and other medicines based on physician orders and patient goals of care.
Oncology Staff Registered Nurse
Tennessee Oncology And Hematology
07.2015 - 12.2015
- Provided direct nursing care for oncology patients, including appropriate supportive care and administration of chemotherapy, and other oncology treatments as prescribed.
- Performed nursing assessments and triaged according to patient care needs for new and ongoing patients.
- Prepared chemotherapy doses and iron infusions for patient treatments as per physicians' orders.
Radiation Oncology Registered Nurse
Erlanger Medical Center
07.2014 - 06.2015
- Educated radiation oncology patients during initial consultation, simulation, treatment planning, treatment delivery via external and internal radiation, post treatment and follow-up.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess radiation oncology patients in emergencies and deliver appropriate treatment.
- Educated patients on disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
Hospice Of Chattanooga
01.2013 - 07.2014
- Collaborated with physicians to adjust medications based on patient symptoms.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis, disease progression, advanced directives and goals of care.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plan for each hospice patient while following physician instructions.
- Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times.
Oncology Infusion Registered Nurse
Chattanooga Oncology And Hematology
07.2007 - 01.2013
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Prepared chemotherapy doses and iron infusions for patient treatments as per physicians' orders.
- Educated patients on proper nutrition and medication side effects.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Southern Adventist University
Collegedale, TN12.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
South University
Savannah, GA05.2015
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lincoln Memorial University
Harrogate, Tennessee05.2006
Skills
- Developing Patient Care Plans
- End-Of-Life Care
- Palliative Care
- Oncology
Certification
AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NURSE PRACTITIONERS
Tennessee; Certification - F04210050
ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSE PRACTITIONER
Tennessee License - APRN 0000029529
REGISTERED NURSE Tennessee
License # 000155483
NPI # 1063086452 Tennessee
DEA # MY6639097
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
SIGMA THETA TAU - MEMBER # 1484156
AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NURSE PRACTITIONERS
HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE NURSES ASSOCIATION
AMERICAN NURSES ASSOCIATION
SELECT PRESENTATIONS
Christman, R.M., Ramsey, C., & Youngblood, M.M. (2020, Sept). A
Co-Created Minority Health Fair. Podium presentation at Infuse Joy at
Sigma Region 8 Virtual Conference Chattanooga, TN.
References
Amy Latham, MSN, FNP-C
Tennessee Oncology and Hematology
alatham77@aol.com
(423) 599-1120
Kim Hoots MSN, FNP-C
Hospice of Chattanooga
khootsnp@gmail.com
(865) 556-4905
Stacey Buckner MSN, FNP-C
Simply Beautiful Med Aesthetics
simplybeautifulmed@gmail.com
(423) 605-6432
Timeline
Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner
Tennessee Oncology And Hematology
07.2023 - Current
Nurse Practitioner
Signify Health
07.2022 - 07.2023
Palliative Care / Hospice Nurse Practitioner
Hospice Of Chattanooga / Alleo Palliative Care
07.2021 - 05.2022
Registered Nurse
Hamilton County Health Department / Sirius -PRN
02.2021 - 05.2021
Registered Nurse Adjunct Clinical Staff
Lee University
08.2018 - 04.2020
Registered Nurse
CHI Memorial Health At Home - PRN
10.2017 - 03.2018
Hospice Registered Nurse
Hospice Of Chattanooga - PRN
08.2016 - 10.2017
Oncology Staff Registered Nurse
Parkridge Medical Center - PRN
12.2015 - 08.2016
Oncology Staff Registered Nurse
Tennessee Oncology And Hematology
07.2015 - 12.2015
Radiation Oncology Registered Nurse
Erlanger Medical Center
07.2014 - 06.2015
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
Hospice Of Chattanooga
01.2013 - 07.2014
Oncology Infusion Registered Nurse
Chattanooga Oncology And Hematology
07.2007 - 01.2013
Master of Science - Nursing
Southern Adventist University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
South University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lincoln Memorial University
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