Substitute Teacher School Nurse

Michelle D. Cohen, B.S.N., R.N.

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Accreditation

New Jersey State Board of Nursing-Registered Professional Nurse, R.N. Florida State Board of Nursing-Registered Professional Nurse, R.N. Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey- Camden, NJ.-Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing- B.S.N. Camden County College-Blackwood, N.J.-Associates of Liberal Arts and Science- A.A.S. New Jersey State Board of Education- School Nurse Substitute Certification (K-12), State of N.J. American Heart Association- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification (CPR/BLS) Professional Development

Field Nurse Investigator 8/2021-present

State of New Jersey, Office of Long Term Care Ombudsman

● Develop case-specific investigation strategies to identify violation(s) of Resident Rights within community healthcare facilities. Demonstrated ability to prioritize assignments and written findings. Ombudsman liaison between complainant/families, facility leadership, and N.J. State governing commission(s).

● Identify systemic problems and utilize available legal, legislative, and/or advocacy-based remedies. Travel/Contract Nurse Investigator 3/2021-8/2021

22nd Century Solutions Government Contract for the New Jersey Department of Treasury

● Perform complex clinical investigations to determine if a complaint is substantiated. Develop a written report of all investigation(s), and communicate Findings with the complainant / facility.

● Comprehensive knowledge of best practices across the care continuum, qualitative and quantitative analysis of data, and research of state and federal regulations of abuse and neglect. Community Substitute Nurse and Substitute Teacher 05/2012-03/2021 State of New Jersey, Department of Education, Cherry Hill Township, NJ

● Perform nursing coverage within a public school setting for grade(s) K-12. Autonomous triage during student and staff emergencies, administer medication(s), document care provided, and communicate care provided with school administrators.

● Comprehensive knowledge of Health and Learning within New Jersey Public School(s). Performed classroom substitute teacher coverage and leadership. Facilitated course syllabus in subjects of science, mathematics, technology, physical education and arts. Inpatient Hospital Registered Nurse-Medical Surgical/ Telemetry 09/2014-11/2015 Virtua Health System, Voorhees, N.J.

● Perform physical assessments of patients, administer medical treatments and medication, administration, monitor and report effectiveness or respond to a decline in patient health status within a Medical-Surgical Telemetry Unit.

● Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a Multidisciplinary Team. Clinical Faculty Instructor 03/2012-09/2014

Fortis Institute of Medical Careers, Lawrenceville, N.J.,

● Didactic classroom and clinical instruction for students seeking their Medical Assistant Certification. Instruction of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, emergency response.

● Instruct, supervise and demonstrate clinical care over a 13 week school semester. Enforce student ethics and Best Nursing Practices during patient care. Performed Simulation Laboratory and phlebotomy instruction, proctored student exams. Served as a student mentor.