Peace j Michaels
LITTLETON,MA
Summary
Driven and compassionate professional with a degree in Public Health and Nursing License, enjoys working with community members, leaders, and the public. A dedicated advocate offering more than 10 years experience in healthcare services, including managing all aspects of patient care with proven leadership, delegation skills and mentoring abilities. Knowledgeable about current public health issues and dedicated to promoting public initiatives and improving community health, capable of helping with public health projects, research, awareness campaigns and special events. Ambitious professional driven to launch a career in the Public health sector and clinical healthcare settings.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Nurse
Life Care Center
LITTLETON, MA
07.2023 - Current
- Performed physical assessments to identify any changes in the patient's condition or needs.
- Educated patients on their medical condition, treatment plans, and self-care management techniques.
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders.
- Provided nursing care for patients with various medical diagnoses and treatments.
Nurse
Edith Noures Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital
Bedford, MA
01.2020 - 06.2022
- Served as resource to provide comprehensive information on patient care, hospital policies and nursing best practices to patients and family members.
- Engaged patients, healthcare providers, employers, and approved parties in determination of functional abilities.
- Provided quality nursing care in accordance with resident care policies and procedures.
- Liaised between patients and doctors, completing comprehensive assessments and recording medical information to achieve recovery goals.
Public Health Internship
Littleton Council on Aging
Littleton, MA
09.2018 - 12.2018
- Assisted with development of awareness and outreach programs focused on specific groups and health concerns.
- Supported the development and execution of special community events.
- Worked closely with supervisors to performed site evaluations, community surveys to help members of the community connect with program resources.
Nurse
Sudbury Nursing & Rehabilitation
Sudbury, MA
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized plans of care.
- Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and orient patients to unit.
- Administered IV therapy and wound care dressings, G-tube, colostomy and ileostomy care and assessments on a sub acute unit.
- Implemented new floor assignments based on evaluation of staffing requirements.
Nurse
Life Care Centers of America
Acton, MA
01.2014 - 01.2019
- Responsibilities includes assuring quality of care by adhering to therapeutic standards of care thereby meeting patient care goals, completing admission paperwork and performing initial assessment of patients conditions.
- Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.
- Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through a team nursing process covering 8-10 high acuity patients per shift.
- Provided behavioral/emotional support and supervision for those with dementia and Alzheimer's.
Education
Master of Science - Public Health
Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH2021
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
Worcester State University
2018
Liberal Arts
Middlesex Community College
Lowell, MA2013
Practical Nursing
Assabet Valley Regional School
2012
Skills
- Data collection and management
- Program implementation
- Safety protocols
- Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint proficiency
- Community health background
- Strong decision maker
- Clinical/Patient Care background
- Policy and procedure compliance
Interests
Heart Health for Todays Women (Non-Profit Organization) Responsibilities include coordinating and organizing health seminars and activities in collaboration with Lowell community health center to promote health awareness and improvement for women and members of the community at large.
Member, African Advisory Board, Lowell, MA Serving as a liaison between immigrants and the Lowell community.
Affiliations
NSNA (National Student Nurses Association) active member.
National Society of Leadership and Success. (Active Member)
Additional Information
- Board Examination License, State of Massachusetts
- American Heart Association (BLS, CPR & AED)
Timeline
Staff Nurse
Life Care Center
07.2023 - Current
Nurse
Edith Noures Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital
01.2020 - 06.2022
Public Health Internship
Littleton Council on Aging
09.2018 - 12.2018
Nurse
Sudbury Nursing & Rehabilitation
01.2014 - 01.2015
Nurse
Life Care Centers of America
01.2014 - 01.2019
Master of Science - Public Health
Southern New Hampshire University
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
Worcester State University
Liberal Arts
Middlesex Community College
Practical Nursing
Assabet Valley Regional School