Michele L. Coward, MSN, APRN, FNP Family Nurse

Practitioner

ac8nib@r.postjobfree.com www.linkedin.com/in/michele-coward-99790317 941-***-**** Port Charlotte, FL 33980

Patient-focused Family Nurse Practitioner with an extensive knowledge providing excellent patient care, collaborating with cross-functions to develop effective treatment plans, and utilizing evidence-based practices. Experienced in multiple units including post-ambulatory care, primary care, and medical surgical. Highly communicative professional passionate about patient advocacy and engaging with families to explain diagnosis and treatment options.

Areas of Expertise include:

Physical Examination

Effective Treatment Plans

Patient Eligibility Reviews

Intake And Discharge Planning

Positive Patient Outcomes

Team Collaboration

Medication Administration

Pharmacology & IV Therapy

Documentation & Charting

Professional Experience

TIDEWELL HOSPICE Port Charlotte, FL 2018 – Present

Admission Nurse

Maximize patient outcomes by scheduling full examinations, collecting medical histories, and verifying coverage. Engage with patients and their families regarding expectations, goals, and daily processes within the facility. Increase organization by compiling patient information into individual files. Provide insight into determining terminal diagnoses.

Additional Key Contributions:

Heavily contribute to strategizing on effective treatment plans, medication schedules, and patient and family needs.

Streamline internal operations and support efficient and productive workflows while supporting company objectives.

BAYFRONT HEALTH OF PORT CHARLOTTE Port Charlotte, FL 2015 – 2019

Registered Nurse / Charge Nurse / Nurse Preceptor

Spearheaded daily processes and directed teams of highly qualified medical personnel, distributing assignments based on operational needs. Verified that every patient received attentive care, timely medications, and were closely monitored. Completed physical examinations, administered drug therapy, and maintained accurate and updated chart information.

Additional Key Contributions:

Trained student nurses, executed orientations, and equipped students with the tools needed to succeed.

Served as the first point-of-contact for arising issues; provided a full range of support to physicians to ease workload.

FNP Clinical Rotations

Advanced Health & Physical Assessment, Dr. Mark Droffner (60 hours)

Practicum I: Family Health, Adults & Gerontology, Dr. Mark Droffner (180 hours)

Practicum II: Women’s Health, Carrie Grubb, ARNP (180 hours)

Practicum III: Pediatrics, Christy Carey, ARNP (180 hours)

Practicum IV: Primary Care, Veronica Alessandro, ARNP (180 hours)

Education & Training

Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner, South University, Savannah, GA, earned In 2018

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Nova Southeastern University, Fort Myers, FL

Family Nurse Practitioner License #11000337 (Exp. 2020)

Registered Nurse, FL License #9409736 (Exp. 2019)

Certified AANP Family Nurse Practitioner

Certified Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Certified Basic Life Support (BLS)

Honors: Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society

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