M. Michelle Izeme
Grady Memorial Hospital
Somers Point,NJ
1
Certification
15
years of professional experience
To obtain a full-time RN position in the operating room. I am committed to delivering exceptional perioperative care while contributing to a seamless, collaborative surgical team.
Work History
Operating room nurse
4 Years 9 Months- Assisted in surgical procedures by managing patient care and maintaining a sterile environment.
- Administered perioperative medications and maintained strict sterile technique throughout surgical interventions.
- Monitored patient status during surgery, responding quickly to anesthesia and procedural changes.
- Coordinated preoperative assessments and verified surgical readiness for complex operating room procedures.
Operating room nurse, cardiac team
19 Years 9 Months- Circulated during complex cardiac cases, ensuring optimal patient safety and care
- Facilitated efficient surgeries by ensuring availability of necessary tools and maintaining a sterile environment.
- Staff nurse perioperative care unit
- Delivered pre-operative nursing care, preparing patients for surgery and addressing their concerns
Staff nurse medical surgical/trauma unit
2 Years- Delivered critical support and assistance to trauma patients during treatment
- Supported coordination of discharge care for patients transitioning from hospital
- Assessed patient conditions and prioritized care using nursing protocols and clinical judgment.
- Administered medications and monitored responses for safe, effective treatment delivery.
- Documented assessments, interventions, and outcomes in electronic medical records accurately.
Pre-Certification Coordinator
1 Year- Coordinated prior authorization requests for medical services, ensuring accurate documentation and timely routing.
- Reviewed referral submissions for completeness, verifying eligibility, benefits, and medical necessity requirements.
- Communicated with providers and members to resolve authorization issues and clarify pre-certification requirements.
- Entered case information into utilization management systems, maintaining accurate records and tracking status updates.
Precertification nurse
5 Years- Submit summary of client’s admission stay to medicaid (GMCF Georgia medical care foundation) demonstrating that each hospital admission was necessary
- Reviewed medical records to identify appeal opportunities and strengthen denial rebuttals.
- Prepared detailed case summaries supporting Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial insurance claims.
- Collaborated with physicians, facilities, and payers to clarify clinical documentation.
Legal nurse consultant
2 Years- Facilitated medical intake process for prospective clients
- Reviewed medical records to identify deviations from standard of care and support case evaluation.
- Prepared detailed medical chronologies and summaries for attorney review and litigation strategy.
Staff nurse orthopedic, neurology, epileptic unit
2 Years- Delivered patient care
- Assessed patient conditions and updated care plans based on clinical findings and physician orders.
- Administered medications safely while monitoring responses and documenting changes in electronic health records.
Staff nurse, Intermediate intensive care unit / Staff nurse orthopedic, Surgical, trauma patients
2 Years- Delivered direct patient care through nursing process to ensure optimal recovery
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nurse Consultant Paralegal Program
ABA-approved
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Skills
Surgical patient care
Instrument care
Teamwork and collaboration
Reliability
Certification
5/2026 Advanced cardiovascular life support, Basic life support, 9/2008 Introduction to critical care nursing – Emory Healthcare
Timeline
Operating room nurse
Shore Medical Center
01.2022 - 2026Read More
Staff nurse medical surgical/trauma unit
Grady Memorial Hospital
01.2008 - 01.2010Read More
Operating room nurse, cardiac team
Emory University Hospital Midtown
01.2007 - 2022Read More
Pre-Certification Coordinator
Peach State Health Plan
01.2006 - 01.2007Read More
Precertification nurse
Chamberlain Edmonds and Associates
01.2001 - 01.2006Read More
Legal nurse consultant
Schneider, Kleinick, Weitz, Damashek & Shoot
01.1999 - 01.2001Read More
Staff nurse orthopedic, neurology, epileptic unit
Saint Barnabas Medical Center
01.1997 - 01.1999Read More
Staff nurse, Intermediate intensive care unit / Staff nurse orthopedic, Surgical, trauma patients
Atlantic City Medical Center
01.1995 - 01.1997Read More
Delaware State College
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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Long Island University Hospital
Bachelor of Science from Nurse Consultant Paralegal Program
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