Michelle M. Spears
Dublin,OH
Summary
A compassionate, dedicated Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner highly regarded for performing advanced, comprehensive medical care with a high degree of accuracy. Known for monitoring the quality of patient care while assessing patients' status and implementing appropriate health care procedures/techniques. Respected as a motivational, influential leader and collaborator who guides medical staff in delivering proficient care by providing them with the tools and resources to administer treatment plans achieving positive results. Out-of-the-box, analytic thinker committed to communicating effectively with physicians, employees, patients and families. Exceptional academic qualifications include a Master of Science in Nursing – Family Nurse Practitioner.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Nurse Practitioner
Ohio Advanced Medical, Regenerative Health
Dublin, OH
05.2021 - Current
- Sole practitioner in an office setting treating peripheral neuropathy including, consultations, assessments, GenVisc Injections, Sanexas treatments, GainsWave, and FemiWave treatments
- Supervision of medical assistants completing injections and operation of Sanexas machine and GainsWave and FemiWave treatments
- Collaborate with collaborating physician and the regional manager to identify and resolve complex clinic issues, increasing patient care
- Providing education/counseling to patients regarding their neuropathy outcomes
- Establish key policies and procedures for improving the organizational efficiency of the inventory process including handling inventory control and ordering supplies
- Maintain an organized, clean clinic setting and submit key maintenance requests to increase patient satisfaction and safety
- Compounding vitamin blend for injection
- Inventory monitoring and ordering
- Daily documentation of patient treatment and progress in the EMR, Practice EMR
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Helped patients manage acute and chronic pain.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Recorded patient medical history, applicable test results and vitals into medical records.
- Utilized customized patient teaching tools to support patients.
- Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
- Daily supervision of 3 medical assistants
- Daily patient load of 15-20 individuals
Family Nurse Practitioner
Minute Clinic, Upper Arlington
Gahanna, OH
10.2017 - 05.2021
- LEAD Clinic Provider, HUB Provider, Swab & Send Provider, E-Clinic Provider
- Promoted to positions of increasing authority and responsibility due to exemplary performance and strong leadership abilities
- Serve as a preceptor and resource for new nurse practitioners, delivering outstanding mentoring and guidance to ensure the provision of superior patient care
- Collaborate with senior practice NPs and the regional manager to identify and resolve complex clinic issues, increasing patient satisfaction ratings
- Accurately diagnose and treat common conditions through physical assessments in addition to providing comprehensive screenings, interventions and education/counseling, administering vaccinations and prescribing appropriate medications to patients aged 18 months and up, collaborating with the physician as needed
- Establish key procedures for improving the organizational efficiency of the inventory process including handling inventory control and ordering supplies and vaccines, saving the organization yearly through superior negotiations
- Maintain an organized, clean clinic setting and submit key maintenance requests to increase patient satisfaction
- Independently manage all aspects of clinic operations including patient check-in, insurance processing, and documentation in Epic and payment collection while boosting efficiency
- Assisted with transition to a Health HUB including chronic care such as sleep apnea, hypertension, women’s health, high cholesterol, and type 2 diabetes
- Assist in preparing for the Joint Commission re-certification ensuring a smooth and efficient process.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
- Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
- Educated patients and caregivers on healthcare protocols and processes.
- Recorded patient medical history, applicable test results and vitals into medical records.
- Provided medical services and care to patients with chronic and acute conditions.
- Strictly adhered to all HIPAA regulations.
- Evaluated new patients by taking vital signs, reviewing lab results and taking visual assessment of patients.
- Utilized customized patient teaching tools to support patients.
- Provided quality patient care and maintenance of rooms to properly comply safety, health and organizational regulations and federal, state and local rules.
- Educated patients about reproductive health issues and dispensed contraceptives.
- Daily patient load of up to 30 individuals
Nursing Instructor
Education Affiliates DBA Fortis College
Westerville, OH
11.2016 - 10.2017
- GNUR203 Pediatrics Lecture and Lab; GPNR200 Mental Health Lecture and Lab
- GNUR209 Medical Surgical II Lab and Clinical; PNUR206 Medical Surgical II Clinical
- GNUR201 Medical Surgical I Lab; GPNR108 Geriatrics Lab;
- GPNR104 Health Assessment Lab; GPNR207 Capstone Clinical
- Provide direct supervision of practical nursing (LPN) and nursing (ADN) students in a clinical setting
- Teaches assigned courses and labs as scheduled and in accordance with course descriptions, course outlines, syllabi, and procedures
- Lead instructor in assigned dictatic classes including mental health and pediatrics
- Lab instruction in mental health, medical surgical, health assessment, and fundamentals
- Clinical instruction in medical surgical and capstone
- Assists in the maintenance of instructional materials and laboratory facilities as needed
- Assists in simulation preparation, execution, and reflection
- Assists in the maintenance of course descriptions, course outlines, and syllabi as needed
- Appropriately assesses student performance in achieving course goals and objectives
- Communicate progress in a timely manner to course leaders and students
- Determines and submits students’ grades in accordance with established policies and procedures
- Keeping of accurate and appropriate records in accordance with college and department polices
- Assists in the identification of students with academic or other needs, and responds by utilizing appropriate resources to assist student
- Completion of student, administrative and self-appraisals for the establishment of goals and objectives for professional development and participation in professional development activities
- Monitored progress of each student and provided formal evaluation upon completion of clinical placements.
- Developed and created clinical assignments to assess student skills.
- Prepared and administered weekly examinations to test student skills.
- Strived to continuously update course strategies and content based on current trends and technological advancements in healthcare.
- Oversaw laboratory and clinical environments to help students advance knowledge and abilities.
Adjunct Instructor
Columbus State Community College
Columbus, OH
06.2015 - 11.2016
- PNUR 1856 PN Promotion of Maternal and Child Health Clinical
- PNUR 1906 Transition to Practice Clinical
- PNUR 1767 Concepts Related to Health Promotion & Restoration II Lab
- PNUR 1765 PN Promotion of Maternal and Child Health Lab
- Provide direct supervision of practical nursing (LPN) students in a clinical setting
- Teaches assigned labs as scheduled and in accordance with course outlines, syllabi, and procedures
- Assists in the maintenance of instructional materials and laboratory facilities as needed
- Assists in the maintenance of course descriptions, course outlines, and syllabi as needed
- Appropriately assesses student performance in achieving course goals and objectives
- Communicate progress in a timely manner to course leaders and students
- Determines and submits students’ grades in accordance with established policies and procedures
- Keeping of accurate and appropriate records in accordance with college and department polices
- Assists in the identification of students with academic or other needs, and responds by utilizing appropriate resources to assist student
- Completion of student, administrative and self-appraisals for the establishment of goals and objectives for professional development and participation in professional development activities
- Engaged students with insightful and compelling classroom discussion of topics relevant to coursework to boost student learning and retention.
- Created and implemented course agendas, lesson plans and activities to successfully meet course objectives.
- Used technological equipment to enhance process of students' learning.
- Created unique, student-centered lesson plans and assignments for each class to promote maximum learning and knowledge retention.
- Submitted daily class roster to accurately maintain attendance records.
Registered Nurse
Nationwide Children’s Hospital
Columbus, OH
12.2012 - 05.2017
- RN, NICU C4C
- Provide direct nursing care in a Level I NICU environment with specialization in Neonatal Absentance Syndrome, Feeding Difficulty, G-Tube, Gastrointestinal, oxygen dependent and C-PAP patients
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Experience with intubated, post-operative patients and small baby protocol
- Medication administration including IV medications and immunizations
- Experience with NG placement, IV placement, G-Tube care and PICC line dressings
- Documentation in EPIC computer charting
- Assisted with transition from a 16 bed unit to a 42 bed unit
- Assigned as charge RN as needed
- Communicate effectively and appropriately with staff and family
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
Patient Care Assistant
Trinity Health, St. Ann’s Hospital
Westerville, OH
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Flex-Choice Division
- Provide direct client care by obtaining vital signs, height, weight, I & O’s, wound care
- Assist with activities of daily living such as bathing, toileting, ambulating and feeding
- Documentation of client vital signs and activities using computer charting
- Collection, labeling and transporting of specimens
- Communicate effectively and appropriately with staff, patients, and family
- Work on various units including general medical surgical, ICU step-down, orthopedics, palliative care, cardiac monitored medical, and emergency room
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Attended to patient and family's immediate needs and concerns by acknowledging and providing required attention.
Adviser
RAM Capital Management
New Albany, OH
01.2002 - 01.2010
- Research and investigative duties including background checks and information verification
- Investment recommendations for a six figure portfolio
Manager
Corporate Accommodations/Maid America
Hilliard, OH
01.1993 - 01.1998
- Housekeeping Division
- Human resource duties including payroll, hiring, termination, and benefits coordinator
- Employee relations including development of bonus program and conflict resolution
- Direct supervision of over 20 employees
- Oversight of operations including inventory control, contract negotiations, scheduling and purchasing
- Customer service including estimates, complaints, and customer retention
Education
Master of Science - Nursing, Nurse
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Military Online02.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Columbus, OH10.2012
Skills
- Technical Skills
- Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access
- Electronic Medical Records: Epic, Practice EHR
- Core Competencies
- Family Communication
- Inventory Control
- Vital Signs
- Injections/Immunizations
- Life Support Systems
- IV/PIC/etc
- Medication Administration
- Safety Codes/Policies
- Patient Education
- Diagnosis/Treatment Planning
- Precepting New Hires
- Oncology/Critical Care
- Precepting Students
- Continuity of Care
- Patient Records Maintenance
- Acute and Chronic Pain
- Test Results Interpretation
- Punch Biopsies
- Support Staff Supervision
- HIPAA Guidelines
- Infection Control Procedures
- Physical Examinations
- Lab Result Evaluation
- Patient Safety
- Floor Assignments
- Medical History Review
- Specialty Care
- Completion of 60 hour wound care course
Affiliations
- Member, American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
- Member, Sigma Theta Tau International Phi Pi Chapter
- Member, American Nurses Association Member,
- American Association of Nurse Practitioners
Certification
- BLS for Healthcare Providers through American Heart Association
- Registered Nurse Ohio License Number 387427
- Certified Nurse Practitioner Ohio License Number APRN.CNP.021636
- ANCC National Certification ANCC ID 2017005810
- State of Ohio Certificate of Authority (COA) APRN.CNP.021636
- DEA number MS4531302
Timeline
Family Nurse Practitioner
Ohio Advanced Medical, Regenerative Health
05.2021 - Current
Family Nurse Practitioner
Minute Clinic, Upper Arlington
10.2017 - 05.2021
Nursing Instructor
Education Affiliates DBA Fortis College
11.2016 - 10.2017
Adjunct Instructor
Columbus State Community College
06.2015 - 11.2016
Registered Nurse
Nationwide Children’s Hospital
12.2012 - 05.2017
Patient Care Assistant
Trinity Health, St. Ann’s Hospital
01.2011 - 01.2012
Adviser
RAM Capital Management
01.2002 - 01.2010
Manager
Corporate Accommodations/Maid America
01.1993 - 01.1998
Master of Science - Nursing, Nurse
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
- BLS for Healthcare Providers through American Heart Association
- Registered Nurse Ohio License Number 387427
- Certified Nurse Practitioner Ohio License Number APRN.CNP.021636
- ANCC National Certification ANCC ID 2017005810
- State of Ohio Certificate of Authority (COA) APRN.CNP.021636
- DEA number MS4531302
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