Human Resource Department

Innovative, caring, and trustworthy, these are the qualities that

characterize your company and its employees. As my résumé shows, these are also qualities I possess and hope to demonstrate as a Family Nurse Practitioner. Combining my experience as a licensed Social Worker with nursing allows me to possess the skills needed to adequately care for the patients you serve. I enclose my resume as a first step in exploring the possibilities of employment with your agency.

As a potential employee, I would be able to bring a focus on professionalism, self-determination and cooperation, as well as present myself, as an outstanding example of what your company has to offer. Furthermore, I work well with others, and I am experienced in group participation and setting an example for others to follow both personally and professionally. My clinical experiences have provided me with opportunities to work in direct patient care and helping patients perform activities of daily living, as well as work both independently and along with people and health care team members in a health care setting. I would appreciate your keeping this inquiry and considering it for open positions. I am confident that my practical experience and knowledge of nursing procedures will allow me to make immediate contributions to your company. I look forward for the opportunity to meet with you to discuss how my skills can meet your agency’s needs.

I can be reached by telephone or mail to arrange an interview at a convenient time for you. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely,

Mychelle Baxter, MSSW, APRN, FNP-BC

1900 Wimbleton Dr.

Bedford TX 75054

Phone 214 – 475 – 6396

ac69sy@r.postjobfree.com

Mychelle Baxter, MSSW, APRN FNP-BC

Summary

Talented, accomplished, and award-winning Social worker and Advanced Practice Nurse with a specialty in Family with extensive background in marketing, program management, and staff supervision. Seeking an APRN position. Proven ability to develop and implement highly effective patient care programs. Able to work well in interdisciplinary team environments, coordinating with physicians, physical therapists, psychiatrists, and other health care professionals. Adept at program direction, including statistical data management, reporting, admissions, and patient advocacy. Expertise in assessing and monitoring patients. Previous experience in psychiatric care, long term, acute, and emergency response. Excellent presentation and communication skills.

Employment

09/17 to present

ICON Hospice

RN Case manager

• Complete initial nursing assessment and paperwork for admission to hospice services.

• Work closely with the members of the IDT to discuss patient’s plan of care.

• Maintain relationships with community referral sources by providing them with effective communication and rapid response time.

• Triage after hours calls and ensure that patient emergencies are resolved appropriately and timely.

• Communicate effectively with all members of the interdisciplinary team and administrative team

07/2014 to 09/17 Grace Hospice RN ON CALL

• Conduct Hospice 101's. Complete teaching on disease process, medications and Medicare conditions of participation.

• Complete initial nursing assessment and paperwork for admission to hospice services.

• Work closely with the members of the IDT to discuss patient’s plan of care.

• Maintain relationships with community referral sources by providing them with effective communication and rapid response time.

• Triage after hours calls and ensure that patient emergencies are resolved appropriately and timely.

• Communicate effectively with all members of the interdisciplinary team and administrative team.

04/11 to 10/2015

Christian Care Hospice Triage/On call nurse

• Complete all evaluations of patients to determine eligibility. Discuss room and board payments if needed. Conduct teaching during Hospice 101 sessions with facilities and family members. Complete teaching on disease process, medications and Medicare conditions of participation.

• Complete initial nursing assessment and paperwork for admission to hospice services.

• Work closely with the members of the IDT to discuss patient’s plan of care.

• Maintain relationships with community referral sources by providing them with effective communication and rapid response time.

• Triage after hours calls and ensure that patient emergencies are resolved appropriately and timely.

• Communicate effectively with all members of the interdisciplinary team and administrative team.

3/12- 5/2013 John Peter Smith Hospital, Ft Worth, Texas Medical surgical Unit RN II PRN STATUS

• Show confidence in managing complex and differing care needs as patient’s conditions and case load vary. Provide adult nursing care before and after medical procedures.

• Ensure patients plan of care is executed as written complete assignments made

by physicians, provide routine treatment and provide post-surgical care. Assess

changes in patient's health status and perform various treatments. Responsible

for medication administration and all other routine aspects of patient care.

1/16/09- 11/09 Freedom Hospice D.O.N./Administrator

• Organize and direct agency’s ongoing functions. Assure documentation of services provided is accurate and timely. Ensure agency operates in compliance with federal and state laws

• Employ qualified personnel and ensure adequate staff education and evaluation

• Ensure accuracy of public information materials and activities. Implement and monitor effective budgeting and accounting system. Provide ongoing liaison with Board of directors, IDT, staff and community

• Manage daily nursing and efficient running of operations. Responsible for all hiring, training and supervision throughout the nursing departments.

• Ensure patients plan of care is executed as written. Triage after hours calls

3/08 – 1/09 Newstart Inc Health Care D.O.N. (Company closed)

• Manage daily nursing and efficient running of operations.

• Responsible for all hiring, training and supervision throughout the nursing departments.

• Lead focus groups with emphasis on budgeting, clinical components and market trends.

• Managed and maintained budgets for pharmacy, central supplies, and staffing.

• Carry out pressure ulcer assessment, recommend treatment, and follow up with patients on regular basis. Analyze, track, and report on wound statistics.

• Coordinate resident care, working closely with dieticians, physical therapists, and physicians. Serve as liaison between patients, facility, and families.

• Implement care plans for each patient designed to improve range of motion and keep patients at optimum health levels, while reducing or eliminating pressure ulcers.

• Develop care plans for residents suffering from bowel, bladder, mobility, contracture, and ambulatory issues as well as from pressure ulcers.

• Established pilot program for providing in room careplans to assist in addressing patients needs. This help to improve overall care of residents.

and dramatically reduced time necessary for PRN staff to care for patients. .

• Implemented, educated staff on & maintained all Nursing systems. Marketing to local hospitals and providing customer services. Play an integral part of the management team and provide leadership to all staff members in the absence of Administrator.

10/07 – 3/08 Oakwood Long term care & Rehab DON

(started as part time work then became full time)

• Responsible for all nursing care units in the facility and the managers over these various departments.

• Provide skills in leadership, interpersonal relations, communications, and organizational management. Play an integral part of the management team and provide leadership to all staff members.

• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient needs. Teach families disease processes. Responsible for all hiring, training &supervision of the nursing departments

07/06 – 12/07 Heartland Home Health and Hospice

• Provide case management to terminally ill patients. Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient needs.

• Triage after hour calls and handle emergent issues. Manage pain and utilize assessment skills. Provide education to potential clients regarding identifying patients eligible/appropriate for hospice. 08/05- 10-06 Millwood Psych Hospital (part time job) Business Development Team

• Prepare and deliver educational presentation to physicians, hospitals and public support groups exemplifying outstanding presentation and leadership skills.

• Provide medical education in reimbursement to physicians and hospitals.

• Carry out risk management and develop execution strategies, document all business processes. Built extensive book of repeat business among exclusive clientele. Consistently met or exceeded all revenue goals with keeping my assigned units filled to capacity. Completed weekly, monthly, quarterly budgeting reports.

05/05- 02/ Odyssey (worked while awaiting to test for nursing boards.) Medical Social Worker

• Provide case management to terminally ill patients and their families.

• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient needs. Teach families hospice philosophy and provide on-going emotional support. Make community referrals as needed.

Education & Recognitions

Distinguished member of Strathmore's Who's Who Inducted 2007 TILE & MDS CERTIFIED

2017-2018 South University Masters Degree in Nursing Specialty in Family Nurse Practitioner

2009-2011 Kaplan University

BSN Magna Cum Laude

2003-2005 Bon Secours Memorial School of Nursing Richmond VA Diploma RN

2001-2002 University of Texas at Arlington Arlington TX Masters Degree Social Work: Concentration Community &Administration Practice

1999-2001 University of North Texas Denton TX

Bachelor Degree in Social Work Minor in Criminal Justice Eastfield College Mesquite, Tx

Associate Generalist Degree in Social Work

Associate Degree in Substance Abuse Counseling

Associate of Arts and Sciences Degree

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