Hi, I’m
Michelle Sonnichsen-Kumm FNP-BC, RN, MBA
Mount Juliet,TN
Summary
Highly qualified and board certified Family Nurse Practitioner driven to build strong relationships with patients and families. Acts as patient advocate to achieve best possible outcomes. Self-directed and solutions-oriented with fantastic communication skills. Committed to increasing the quality of patient care through applying evidence-based, patient-centered care.
Overview
2024
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Fast Pace Health
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
08.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Prescribe medications or treatments based on patient medical assessments.
- Facilitate patient referrals to specialists and other healthcare providers.
- Evaluate patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Assess patient needs, clearly communicating diagnosis and treatment plans to patients and families.
- Monitor patient condition and progress, ordering appropriate laboratory tests.
- Develop individualized treatment plans for patients with complex medical needs.
- Order immunizations and perform other preventive health measures.
- Conduct screenings, order labs and imaging to facilitate overall health and wellness of patients.
Fast Pace Urgent Care
Family Nurse Practitioner
11.2020 - Current
Job overview
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Coordinated referrals for specialty services and additional care.
- Attended continuing education seminars and workshops to stay current with best practices.
- Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Evaluated preliminary results and administered initial treatment such as stitching lacerations, splinting, casting broken bones, performing incisions and drainage, interpreting EKGs and X-rays.
Silver Hill Medical Clinic
Family Nurse Practitioner
05.2020 - Current
Job overview
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Provided preventive care such as well-child checks, adult physicals, and gynecological examinations.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatments accordingly.
- Utilized evidence-based and holistic approaches to care in family practice settings.
- Developed individualized treatment plans for patients with complex medical needs.
Fast Pace Health
Clinic Director/Family Nurse Practitioner
09.2022 - 07.2023
Job overview
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Monitored duties assigned to personnel to promote high levels of patient care and job efficiency.
- Developed and implemented team building activities to foster collaboration and improve employee morale.
- Leveraged patient feedback and performed continuous process improvements to streamline day-to-day business operations and patient satisfaction.
- Hired, trained and supervised employees to maintain team of high performers.
- Developed marketing strategies to increase visibility and patient base.
- Monitored number of patients and wait times to create efficient flow of patients from check-in to check-out.
Avalon Hospice
Nurse Practitioner
08.2020 - 01.2021
Job overview
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Performed comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.
Belmont University
Adjunct Clinical Faculty
1 1 - 01.2020
Job overview
- Monitored progress of each student and provided formal evaluation upon completion of clinical placements.
- Contributed educational and clinical expertise to help optimize training courses and boost student learning.
- Coached underperforming students to help meet clinical objectives
- Assessed student knowledge levels and abilities with detailed assessments.
- Identified and assigned appropriate activities and projects to enhance student learning.
- Developed and created clinical assignments to assess student skills.
- Liaised with medical and nursing personnel to evaluate and improve teaching and nursing practices.
Tennova Healthcare/University Medical, Center/Vanderbilt Wilson County
Registered Nurse
01.2010 - 08.2020
Centennial Medical Center
Registered Nurse
01.2012 - 01.2014
MSICU, Centennial Medical Center
Registered Nurse
01.2008 - 01.2010
MICU, Summit Medical Center
Registered Nurse
01.2006 - 01.2007
Job overview
- Assesses, plans and evaluates patient care needs from birth to older adult
- Carries out provider's orders in addition to implementing nurse driven protocols
- Administers prescribed medications, changes dressings, cleans wounds, and monitors vital signs
- Provides respiratory and ventilator management and monitoring for patients
- Serves as the primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care
- Instructs and educates patients and families
- Assesses and coordinates patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team
- Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
Education
Chamberlain University
Master of Science from Nursing
05.2020
University Overview
Family Nurse Practitioner Specialty Track Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
Vanderbilt UniversityNashville TN
from Critical Care Nursing Course
2007
Cumberland University
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
05.2006
Lipscomb University
Master of Business Administration
12.2000
University of TN Martin, TN
Bachelor of Science from Business Administration
12.1994
Skills
COMPUTER SKILLS
Extensive use of the following software packages:
- Athena, Medhost, Meditech, EMAR, Promed, Epic, Experity
- Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Project, Word, and Outlook
Certification
- FNP-BC Family Nurse Practitioner, Board Certified – ANCC
- Registered Nurse – State of TN
- [PALS] Pediatric Advanced Life Support – American Heart Association
- [ACLS] Advanced Cardiac Life Support – American Heart Association
- [BLS] Basic Life Support – American Heart Association
- [NRCME] Certified Medical Examiner for DOT physicals
Timeline
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Fast Pace Health
08.2023 - Current
Clinic Director/Family Nurse Practitioner
Fast Pace Health
09.2022 - 07.2023
Family Nurse Practitioner
Fast Pace Urgent Care
11.2020 - Current
Nurse Practitioner
Avalon Hospice
08.2020 - 01.2021
Family Nurse Practitioner
Silver Hill Medical Clinic
05.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse
Centennial Medical Center
01.2012 - 01.2014
Registered Nurse
Tennova Healthcare/University Medical, Center/Vanderbilt Wilson County
01.2010 - 08.2020
Registered Nurse
MSICU, Centennial Medical Center
01.2008 - 01.2010
Registered Nurse
MICU, Summit Medical Center
01.2006 - 01.2007
Chamberlain University
Master of Science from Nursing
Vanderbilt University
from Critical Care Nursing Course
Cumberland University
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
Lipscomb University
Master of Business Administration
University of TN
Bachelor of Science from Business Administration
Adjunct Clinical Faculty
Belmont University
1 1 - 01.2020
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