Mitchell Carter FNP-C, MSN, CCRN
Zionsville,USA
Summary
Experienced Family Nurse Practitioner with a focus on evidence-based, patient-centered care across various medical settings. Demonstrated success in improving health outcomes through effective communication and patient education. Proficient in managing diverse EMR systems and developing tailored treatment plans. Recognized for a goal-oriented approach that prioritizes optimal patient health.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Practitioner
Witham Health Service
Lebanon, IN
10.2021 - Current
- Hospitalist Services – Managing patients on our 18 bed CCU and 31 Bed Medical Surgical Ward
- Performing necessary critical care invasive procedures and Vent management, Sub-Specialty and Primary Care Collaboration
- Process Improvement: Hospitalist Order sets, APN Preceptor, Nursing education
Nurse Practitioner
Richard L. Roudebush VAMC
Indianapolis, IN
12.2009 - 08.2021
- Intensivist in the Surgical Critical Care/ Surgical Stepdown
- Worked in collaboration with rotating ICU staff to manage post-operative patients and medical issues in conjunction with primary surgical services
- Proficient in typical ICU procedures (Central lines, Temporary Dialysis Catheters, Arterial Lines, Chest tubes, Mechanical Ventilation)
- Covered COVID-19 patients in ICU managing care, assisting in performing percutaneous tracheostomies, percutaneous feeding tubes
Nurse Practitioner
Minute Clinic
Carmel, IN
01.2013 - 12.2018
- Applied acute/primary care for Adults, Women, and Pediatric patients within a clinic
- Managed a consistently high patient load
Registered Nurse
Richard L. Roudebush VAMC
Indianapolis, IN
08.2007 - 11.2009
- Staff nurse in Home Based Primary Care department
- Managed 26-30 patient case load
- Assisted the patients and social workers with case management
- Assisted patients with medication and disease process education and management
- Assisted with dietary education
- Worked with intra-disciplinary team to formulate an appropriate plan of care
Registered Nurse
Richard L. Roudebush VAMC
Indianapolis, IN
12.2005 - 08.2007
- Staff nurse on Medical Intensive Coronary Care Unit
- Functioned in the charge nurse position
- Managed a two-plus patient team
- Wide-ranging experience with continuous cardiac output swan ganz catheters, Intra-aortic balloon pumps, and continuous renal replacement therapy
- Experience with post cardiac catheter patient care
Registered Nurse
University of Louisville Hospital
Louisville, KY
05.2002 - 12.2005
- Staff nurse on Medical Intensive Care Unit at a Level One Trauma Facility
- Experienced in charge nurse position, managing nursing staff, responsible for assigning patient teams and maintaining organization of entire unit
- Managed a two-plus patient team
- Extensive experience with swan ganz catheter, continuous cardiac output catheter, extra ventricular drains, and arterial line placement and management
- Experience with managing care of patients receiving sustained low efficiency dialysis, and patients preparing for organ donation
- Experienced in working as a staff nurse on a Progressive Care Unit, Neurological Intensive Care Unit, and Post Anesthesia Care Unit managing ICU holds
Education
Master's degree - Nurse Practitioner: Family Practice
Indiana Wesleyan University
Indianapolis, IN11.2009
Bachelors of Science Degree - School of Nursing, Minor in Psychology
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN01.2002
Academic Honors Diploma -
Borden High School
Borden, IN01.1997
Skills
- Lab and Radiological test result evaluation
- Electronic health records systems
- Physical assessments
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Preparing treatment plans
- Care coordination/Patient Communication
- Prescribing medications
- Preventive care
- Critical Care Procedures
Certification
- FNP-C, American Association of Nurse Practitioners Board Certified
- Certified in BLS, ACLS
- American Association of Critical-Care Nurses - CCRN certification (2007)
- VA MICU Unit Nurse of the Year voted by my peers/Nursing Performance Award from my unit manager in excellence of care 2006
- American College of Surgeons Research Project presentation 2011: Chlorahexidine Gluconate and VAP Preventions
- Nominated for Indy Star Nurse of the Year 2017
- VA Service Award 2017- Tracheostomy Care Committee
- Co-Creator of SICU Education/informational Sharepoint 2018
- Received SICU Spirit of Knowledge Award from peers 2019
- Sepsis Champion 2024
- Daisy Award Nominee 2024
Process Improvement
- Member of the VAMC Bar Code Administration Committee, where I assist in troubleshooting any complications with the medication program 2005
- New Staff Orientation Tracheostomy Care Teaching
- Preceptor for IU School of Medicine Residents, IUPUI Physician's Assistant Program, Nurse Practitioner Students
- Preceptor VA/IU School of Medicine Student/Resident Central line Simulation
- VA RN Transition to Practice Mentor
- Chair of the Tracheostomy Care Committee- 2011-2021
- Tracheostomy/Laryngectomy Education Blitz-2013
- IU School of Medicine Ultrasound Residency Course- 2016
- Assisted in writing Post-Operative Urinary Retention Protocol 2016
- APN Full Practice Authority Workgroup 2017
- RPIW participation – CPRS Medication/Pharmacy (Inpatient Value Stream) 2017
- Life Sustaining Treatment Implementation 2017
- SICU Pilot Charter (part of the Revenue Cycle Value Stream) 2017
- Ear Nose and Throat ERAS Implementation (Project Owner) 2018
- ER Transition of Care: Deep Dive Level of Care Determination - 2019
- Trial of VIGO Communication Project 2015
- Life Sustaining Treatment APN presentation/re-education- 2019
- ENT ERAS Cost Analysis Project- 2019
- ALS Workgroup- Streamline inpatient to outpatient care 2019
- VAP Committee representing SICU Team 2021
- Hospitalist Order Set Work Group 2023
- Medication Reconciliation Work Group 2023
- Witham Strategic Focus Group: participant 2024
Professional Organizations
- Member of the National Chapter of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners
- Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing - member since 2010
- American Association of Critical Care Nurses
- Coalition of Advanced Practice Registered Nurses of Indiana
- Witham APN Committee member
- Witham Code Committee member
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner
Witham Health Service
10.2021 - Current
Nurse Practitioner
Minute Clinic
01.2013 - 12.2018
Nurse Practitioner
Richard L. Roudebush VAMC
12.2009 - 08.2021
Registered Nurse
Richard L. Roudebush VAMC
08.2007 - 11.2009
Registered Nurse
Richard L. Roudebush VAMC
12.2005 - 08.2007
Registered Nurse
University of Louisville Hospital
05.2002 - 12.2005
Master's degree - Nurse Practitioner: Family Practice
Indiana Wesleyan University
Bachelors of Science Degree - School of Nursing, Minor in Psychology
Purdue University
Academic Honors Diploma -
Borden High School
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