Registered Nurse Medical
Resume:
Michelle D. Adams
North Redington Beach, FL 33708
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Education
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Nov 2011
Family Nurse Practitioner
University of Phoenix
Major: Nursing/FNP
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) May 2008
University of Phoenix Phoenix, AZ
Major: Nursing
Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) May 1995
Miles Community College Miles City, MT
Major: Nursing
Associate of Arts (AA) May 1990
University of Williston-North Dakota Williston, ND
Major: General Studies
Professional Licensure
Family Nurse Practioner – American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
NP-C Certificate No. F0412124
Florida Board of Nursing – ARNP 9330687
Arizona Board of Nursing – FNP Certificate No. AP4480
Registered Professional Nurse
Florida License No. RN-9330687 Expiration 4/30/2015
Arizona License No. RN-154029 Expiration 4/1/2016
Montana License No. RN-23513 Expiration 12/31/2014
Certifications
• Basic Life Support certified (BLS)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support certified (ACLS)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support certified (PALS)
Employment
ARNP
Laser Spine Institute March 2013 - Present
Tampa, Florida
Performs history and physical exams, MRI reviews, post-operative visits and manages
patient triage encounters.
Works closely with fellow Physician Extenders for imaging reviews, patient symptom
discussions, medication issues, medical/surgical complications.
Orders appropriate imaging and diagnostic studies (MRI v. CT, EMG, lab work, EKG,
chest X-rays, etc.), as well as knowing their indications and contraindications.
Interprets necessary pre-operative testing results, clearances, reports, referral
responses, labs, etc. and develop appropriate plan of care/manage the results
according to current protocols.
Completes pre-operative review of all records, clearing patients for their next day of
surgery.
Develops an appropriate plan of care for pre-operative and inter-operative surgical
cancellations.
Manages and fully understands the worker’s compensation/LOP patient process in the
clinic
ARNP Sept 2012 – March 2013
Maxim Staffing Solutions Tampa, FL
Pinellas County Jail Clearwater, FL
Evaluate and treat inmates for serious health conditions including routine sick call complete
annual physical examinations; respond to medical emergencies; conducts chronic clinic visits;
and perform minor surgical/suturing procedures.
Review and countersign diagnostic studies; inform inmates of the results, order medications and
treatments as indicated, and document justification for any change in treatment modality;
Reviews outside records and makes clinical decisions based on the inmate’s condition
Utilizes electronic medical record documentation format while maintaining inmate
confidentiality; documents the medical diagnosis on problem list.
Orders lab/diagnostic tests as needed; consults with and makes referrals to other medical staff.
Performs minor surgical procedures including, but not limited to, suturing laceration, I&D,
biopsy of skin lesions, treatment of burns, wound care and debridement, nail removal, local
anesthesia administration.
Communicates and maintains an effective working relationship with Medical, Mental Health,
Administration, Pinellas County Jail Staff and outside provider agencies.
Registered Nurse – Emergency Department August 2012 – Sept 2012
Parallon Workforce Management Solutions St. Petersburg, FL
Limited Seasonal Contract
Largo Medical Center-Emergency Department Largo, FL
Chest Pain and Stroke Center
Registered Nurse – Emergency Department Feb 2012 – August 2012
NurseCore; Limited Seasonal Contract St. Petersburg, FL
Largo Medical Center-Emergency Department Largo, FL
Chest Pain and Stroke Center
Nurse Specialist – Emergency Department July 2004 – Jan 2012
Phoenix Indian Medical Center Phoenix, AZ
Level II Emergency Department averaging 60,000+ visits per year.
Assess the physical, mental, psychosocial, spiritual, developmental, and educational
needs of the patient and family.
Provide direct nursing care to patients of all ages with a variety of emergency medical,
surgical, pediatric, geriatric, obstetrical and gynecological needs.
Functions as charge nurse and patient advocate to ensure the patient’s autonomy,
confidentiality, rights, values, and dignity are preserved and protected.
Coordinates with other health care disciplines and departments to meet the identified
patient and family care needs.
Nursing interventions include: medication and immunization administration,
initiating intravenous lines, central line monitoring, arterial blood gases, cardiac
monitoring, electrocardiograms, infusion pumps, wound care, pulse oximetry,
nebulized respiratory treatments, pain management, and other nursing
treatments and automated systems.
Clinical Nurse – Pediatrics July 1999 – July
2004
Phoenix Indian Medical Center Phoenix, AZ
Provide direct inpatient care to neonates, infants, children, and adolescent patients.
Functioned as charge nurse on a rotational basis, and as a patient advocate.
Coordinated with other health care disciplines and departments to meet the identified
patient and family care needs.
Conducted an individualized patient assessment, prioritizing the data collection based
on the patients immediate condition or needs.
Conducted ongoing patient assessments and reprioritized care accordingly.
Performed appropriate treatments as ordered by the physician in an accurate and timely
manner.
Provided therapeutic nursing interventions, as established by the individualized plan of
care.
Provided individualized patient and family education, coordinated with other health care
disciplines and departments.
Initiated emergency resuscitative measures according to resuscitation protocols.
Documented patient assessment findings, physical and psychosocial responses to
intervention and progress toward problem resolution.
Clinical Nurse – Medical/Surgical July 1997 - 1999
Northern Navajo Medical Center Shiprock, NM
• Provide direct inpatient care on a Medical/Surgical unit.
• Functioned as charge nurse on a rotational basis.
Professional Organizations
- Member Sigma Theta Tau
- Member American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
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