MICHIA L. COBB
Plainfield
Summary
Compassionate and highly skilled Critical Nurse with 14+ years of experience in critical care, emergency and peri-operative settings. Adept at rapid patient assessment, diagnostic evaluation, and collaborative treatment planning. Proven ability to improve patient outcomes through evidence-based interventions and interdisciplinary teamwork. Dedicated to providing competent and compassionate patient care and support for patients and their families. Possess excellent interpersonal, communication and time management skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Nurse, Critical Care Float Pool
RWJ Barnabas Health
09.2023 - Current
- Care for critically ill patients on Cardiovascular, Neuro, Medical, Shock Trauma and Surgical Intensive Care Units.
- Proficient in working with patients experiencing medical emergencies related to: cardiac dysrhythmias, hemodynamic instability, electrolyte imbalances, and infection
- Assist with bedside procedures including, but not limited to; intubation, cardioversion, chest tube insertion, central and arterial line insertion.
- Proficient in caring for critically ill patients requiring intubation, administration, and titration of vasoactive medications.
Staff Nurse, Emergency Department
RWJ Barnabas Health/CMMC
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Worked as part of an interdisciplinary team of healthcare professionals to evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with emergent and life-threatening conditions.
- Proficient in working with patients experiencing medical emergencies related to: cardiac dysrhythmias, hemodynamic instability, electrolyte imbalances, and infection
- Assist with bedside procedures including, but not limited to; intubation, cardioversion, chest tube insertion, central and arterial line insertion.
- Proficient in caring for critically ill patients requiring intubation, administration and titration of vasoactive medications.
Staff Nurse, Surgical Intensive Care Unit
University Hospital
10.2011 - 12.2022
- Provide care for critically injured trauma patients, including motor vehicle collisions, falls, gunshot wounds, neurological insults
- Proficient in working with trauma-related and surgical post-op issues that include: cardiac dysrhythmias, hemodynamic instability, electrolyte imbalances, wound infections, incision care, care of chest tubes, pleural effusions, pneumothorax
- Manage central lines, CVP and Swan-Ganz transducer lines, & arterial lines
- Administration and titration of vasoactive medications
- Assist with bedside procedures including, but not limited to; intubation, cardioversion, tracheotomy, chest tube insertion, EVD insertion, central and arterial line insertion.
- Proficient in operating/monitoring patients on respiratory ventilators, ICP monitors, CVVHD therapy
- Educated patients specific to condition, including precautions, potential post-op complications, pain management
- Managed pain effectively by implementing position changes, cold therapy, activity, and timely administration of analgesics
- Mobilized and positioned patients with respect to proper alignment, using understanding of body mechanics and any equipment as ordered
- Participated in daily Trauma and Orthopedic rounds to coordinate care with other disciplines
- Exhibited leadership skills within the role of Surgical Charge Nurse and/or Preceptor to Nursing students and new hires
Staff Nurse, Surgical Intensive Care Unit
Howard University Hospital
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Cared for critically injured trauma patients, including motor vehicle collisions, falls, gunshot wounds, neurological insults
- Proficient in working with trauma-related and surgical post-op issues that include: cardiac dysrhythmias, hemodynamic instability, electrolyte imbalances, wound infections, incision care, care of chest tubes, pleural effusions, pneumothorax
- Administration and titration of vasoactive medications
- Assist with bedside procedures including, but not limited to; intubation, cardioversion, tracheotomy, chest tube insertion, central and arterial line insertion.
- Proficient in operating/monitoring patients on respiratory ventilators, ICP monitors, CVVHD therapy
- Serve as preceptor to new hires
Staff Nurse, Telemetry/Heart Failure Unit
St. Joseph’s Healthcare Center
04.2010 - 09.2011
- Prepare patients for various procedures including stress and echocardiogram testing, cardiac catheterization and open-heart surgery.
- Provide pre- and post-procedure care for patients undergoing Cardiac Catheterization, TEE, Cardioversion and Endoscopy.
- Observe the readings of electrocardiograph machines and apply necessary interventions when appropriate
- Collaborate with patients, families and other healthcare providers to develop treatment plans for patients
- Provide individualized education to patients and their family members about health promotion, diet, medication, exercise and activity restrictions, if applicable.
- Evaluate patients for referral to outpatient cardiac rehab where appropriate
Education
DNP-Executive Practice Model -
Rutgers School of Nursing
Newark, NJ01.2021
MSN - Clinical Leadership
Rutgers School of Nursing
Newark, NJ01.2014
Diploma in Nursing - undefined
Trinitas School of Nursing
Elizabeth, NJ01.2010
Skills
- Advanced patient assessment & diagnostic reasoning
- Emergency & critical care management
- Therapeutic interventions
- Electronic Health Records (EHR) proficiency
- Patient & family education
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Clinical decision making
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse, New Jersey #26NR14667600 Exp: 05/31/2026
- AGNPC-AG Certification
- CCRN, ACLS, BLS
Timeline
Staff Nurse, Critical Care Float Pool
RWJ Barnabas Health
09.2023 - Current
Staff Nurse, Emergency Department
RWJ Barnabas Health/CMMC
01.2023 - 06.2023
Staff Nurse, Surgical Intensive Care Unit
Howard University Hospital
01.2022 - 06.2022
Staff Nurse, Surgical Intensive Care Unit
University Hospital
10.2011 - 12.2022
Staff Nurse, Telemetry/Heart Failure Unit
St. Joseph’s Healthcare Center
04.2010 - 09.2011
MSN - Clinical Leadership
Rutgers School of Nursing
Diploma in Nursing - undefined
Trinitas School of Nursing
DNP-Executive Practice Model -
Rutgers School of Nursing
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