Michelle D. Hale
Buckeye,AZ
Summary
Motivated, talented, and compassionate Nurse Practitioner focused on providing quality care and maintaining direct lines of communication with patients and healthcare team. Exceptional critical thinking and decision-making skills. Patient-focused and detail-oriented clinician; adept at quickly establishing strong rapport with multidisciplinary providers, individuals, and families to readily identify medical needs and deliver top quality care utilizing the most modern approach to practice.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Interventional Pain Management Nurse Practitioner
Stamp Medical
11.2023 - 05.2024
- Performed comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Prescribed and managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments to treat underlying causes and relieve symptoms.
- Responsible for leadership for 2 office locations in Surprise, AZ and Goodyear, AZ.
Nurse Practitioner - Part Time
Barnet, Dulaney, Perkins Eye Center
11.2021 - 10.2023
- Responsible for completing a comprehensive medical history and physical assessment, and medication reconciliation; and if warranted, obtain medical clearance by specialist to provide surgical clearance prior eye surgery
- Provide comprehensive H&Ps to 22 patients per shift to provide surgery clearance
- Effectively used strong communication skills to convey information to physicians, team members and patients.
Nurse Practitioner - PRN
A-Line Staffing: CVS/Minute Clinic- Remote Covid Testing Support
08.2021 - 01.2023
- Oversite provider for Swab and Send Covid-19 testing for 48 testing facilities throughout Arizona, co-sign laboratory orders, review and chart Covid-19 test results, sign off charts daily, provide support for pharmacy technicians, research overdue test results, patient phone calls, and provide patient education on Covid related questions
- Provide support for 48 testing sites and staff per shift
- Effectively used strong communication skills to convey information to team members and patients.
Interventional Pain Management Nurse Practitioner
Advanced Pain Management
04.2024 - Current
- Performed comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Prescribed and managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments to treat underlying causes and relieve symptoms.
Perioperative Registered Nurse
American Vision Partners: Southwestern Eye Center, Scottsdale, AZ
04.2018 - 04.2020
- Assessed patients prior to procedures involving oculoplastic surgery, corneal transplants, cataracts, glaucoma, and retina surgeries in accordance with Eye Center policies and procedures
- Documented medical history, current medications, and verified signed consents
- Assessed post-operative conditions and monitored signs for any changes in recovery status
- Charted all findings in electronic medical record and educated patients and families about potential adverse-effects, patient care instructions, and future treatment plans on discharge
- Oversaw patient care as a Circulating RN for 15-25 surgical cases per day
- Effectively used strong communication skills and quick thinking to clearly convey information during perioperative procedures with physician, anesthesiologist, and surgical team.
Remote Telephone Triage Registered Nurse
AxisPoint Health, Westminster, CO
11.2016 - 05.2017
- Consulted with patients and triaged illnesses and conditions by telephone to assess and identify healthcare needs
- Analyzed computer algorithms to formulate evidence-based recommendations for care required including emergency room, urgent care, physician appointment, or home care
- Educated patients on goals for treatment and counseled on health risks, safety protocols, and lifestyle choices to reduce symptoms and improve healthcare outcomes
- Provided a warm and compassionate point of contact, and fulfilled duties with patient welfare, comfort, and safety in mind
- Connected patients to the best quality healthcare providers in accordance with nursing best practices.
Float Pool Ambulatory Care Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente, Denver, CO
05.2015 - 09.2016
- Floated to Kaiser ambulatory medical clinics and performed the RN role to Family, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, and General Surgery departments
- Collaborated with medical teams to provide optimal care to triage patients in-person and by telephone
- Conducted routine nurse visits to patients of various ages and cultures, IV/IM medication administration, blood pressure checks, diabetes, and insulin education, and established a friendly and professional rapport with patients receiving medical treatment
- Interacted with patients while utilizing superior communication skills to obtain information and to precisely record data
- Honored recipient of the Kaiser Permanente Aspire Customer Service Award, (09/2015).
Orthopedic/Spine Registered Nurse
Sky Ridge Medical Center, Regional Hospital, Lone Tree, CO
03.2014 - 04.2015
- Collaborated as lead coordinator on multidisciplinary teams to provide age- and culturally appropriate care to patients receiving treatment on orthopedic and spine medical/surgical units
- Facilitated patient physical examinations and documented status of vital signs after to surgery
- Administered intravenous fluids, oral medications, assess surgical site, dressing changes, and monitored patients to identify any acute decline in health post-surgery
- Key player in the consistent improvement of Orthopedic Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAPS) scores, the first national, standardized, publicly reported survey of patients' perspectives of hospital care
- Conducted discharge planning with healthcare team and counseled patients and families on preventive care, medications, discharges, community services, referrals required, and post-treatment follow-up.
Unit Charge Registered Nurse
Good Samaritan Society, Regional Hospital, Greeley, CO
10.2013 - 02.2014
- Managed the daily nursing services for a 140-bed skilled nursing facility offering various levels of services including assisted living and memory care to senior residents
- Delivered medications and other treatments and helped patients manage common age-related conditions
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare team to manage quarterly care conferences with residents to confirm the optimal level of overall healthcare to meet individual needs
- Educated residents on preventative care, treatment compliance, and healthy lifestyle choices to promote health and wellbeing
- Directed the nursing operations as Charge Nurse for 22 residents and supervised and mentored a team of 4 Certified Nursing Assistants
- Enhanced team dynamics by executing unit shift change reporting procedures.
Education
Post-Masters Certificate - FNP
Morningside University
Sioux City, IA05.2021
Master of Science - Nursing Leadership and Management
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT04.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT10.2015
Associate of Science - Nursing
Laramie County Community College
Cheyenne, WY05.2013
Skills
- Patient Education
- Treatment Plan Development
- Patient Examination
- Health Promotion
- Interprofessional Collaboration
Certification
- AANP FNP Certification, F07211281, 07/21/2026
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, 261863, Arizona, 04/01/2025
- DEA#, MH6726648, 10/31/2024
- Basic Life Support, American Heart Association, 08/30/2024
Timeline
Interventional Pain Management Nurse Practitioner
Advanced Pain Management
04.2024 - Current
Interventional Pain Management Nurse Practitioner
Stamp Medical
11.2023 - 05.2024
Nurse Practitioner - Part Time
Barnet, Dulaney, Perkins Eye Center
11.2021 - 10.2023
Nurse Practitioner - PRN
A-Line Staffing: CVS/Minute Clinic- Remote Covid Testing Support
08.2021 - 01.2023
Perioperative Registered Nurse
American Vision Partners: Southwestern Eye Center, Scottsdale, AZ
04.2018 - 04.2020
Remote Telephone Triage Registered Nurse
AxisPoint Health, Westminster, CO
11.2016 - 05.2017
Float Pool Ambulatory Care Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente, Denver, CO
05.2015 - 09.2016
Orthopedic/Spine Registered Nurse
Sky Ridge Medical Center, Regional Hospital, Lone Tree, CO
03.2014 - 04.2015
Unit Charge Registered Nurse
Good Samaritan Society, Regional Hospital, Greeley, CO
10.2013 - 02.2014
Post-Masters Certificate - FNP
Morningside University
Master of Science - Nursing Leadership and Management
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Laramie County Community College
- AANP FNP Certification, F07211281, 07/21/2026
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, 261863, Arizona, 04/01/2025
- DEA#, MH6726648, 10/31/2024
- Basic Life Support, American Heart Association, 08/30/2024
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