Nurse Practitioner Care
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New Orleans, Louisiana
MICHELLE WILSON MSN APRN FNP
Profesional Summary
AANP Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
Professional Nurse Practitioner with experience in providing advanced care to patients with a variety of healthcare needs. Expert in managing patients and leading programs to promote and maintain healthy lifestyles.
Commitment to a collaborative, interdisciplinary team approach to ensure the execution of high-quality patient care that produces superior patient care outcomes Holistic evidence-based practice treating diverse patient needs while managing dynamic conditions in various clinical areas since 1996
Proficient at diagnosing various medical problems, interpretation diagnostic studies, develop treatment plans that produce high-quality outcomes, and interprofessional communication Ability to perform with speed and accuracy to assess patients, deliver treatments and delegate tasks. Nursing experience in Emergency Care /Trauma, Nursing School Faculty, Oncology, Cardiology, Diabetes Education, Behavioral Health, Long-Term Acute Care, Travel Medicine, Well Baby Nursery, Continous Quality Improvement programs.
Skills
• Primary Care
• Urgent Care
• Chronic Care Management
• Collaborative
• Deliver Compassionate Care
• Excellent Communicator
• Critical Thinking
Laceration repair
Family planning
Lab result evaluation
Sound judgment
Experience
Nurse Practitioner
Doctors After Hours Urgent Care Clinic
Proficient use of EHR.
Delivered high quality and compassionate treatment to patients. Performed physical exams, ordering and evaluating lab tests as well as medications. Developed and conducted standardized assessments and evaluations for patients with various minor injuries.
Perform procedures such as suturing, splinting, and incision and drains. Built trust and rapport with patients by listening to concerns, advocating for wellness and educating on acute and chronic health issues.
Kept abreast of advances in medicine, computerized diagnostic and treatment equipment, data processing technology, imaging advances, government regulations, health insurance changes, and financing options. Developed tailored care plans for each patient in collaboration with physicians and the healthcare team. Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests. Reviewed lab test results.
Developed and maintained quality care systems, including creating and improving medical protocols and guidelines.
Communicated with patients and families on conditions and progress. Liaised with patients and families regarding treatment and prognosis. Prescribed medication, including controlled substances. Hammond, LA 70401 C: 832-***-**** *******@*******.*** 02/2020 to Current
Hammond, LA
01/2020 to 03/2020
Hammond, LA
05/2019 to 08/2019
Independence, LA
05/2019 to 08/2019
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Maintained HIPAA compliance in all facets of daily work. Managed other staff through excellent interpersonal communication. Nurse Practitioner
Total Healthcare Associates LLC
Delivered primary care for patients, including diagnosis, treatment, referral for consultation or specialty services, follow-up care, evening urgent care call and on-call emergency consultation. Managed care of critically ill patients with hypertension, diabetes, renal failure, cardiac disease, closed head injuries, strokes, seizures, and tumors.
Delivered high quality and compassionate treatment to patients of all socioeconomic groups. Performed physical exams, ordering and evaluating lab tests as well as medications. Managed patients with acute and chronic conditions such as stroke, heart disease, asthma, and COPD. Built trust and rapport with patients by listening to concerns, advocating for wellness and educating on acute and chronic health issues.
Kept abreast of advances in medicine, computerized diagnostic and treatment equipment, data processing technology, imaging advances, government regulations, health insurance changes, and financing options. Developed tailored care plans for each patient in collaboration with physicians and the healthcare team. Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests. Reviewed lab test results.
Developed and maintained quality care systems, including creating and improving medical protocols and guidelines.
Communicated with patients and families on conditions and progress. Liaised with patients and families regarding treatment and prognosis. Prescribed medication, including controlled substances. Nurse Practitioner
DCS Family Health Clinic
Delivered primary care for patients, including diagnosis, treatment, referral for consultation or specialty services, follow-up care.
Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests. Reviewed lab test results.
Managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment of various disorders and diseases. Performed physical exams, ordering and evaluating lab tests as well as medications. Developed tailored care plans for each patient in collaboration with physicians and the healthcare team. Communicated with patients and families on conditions and progress. Prescribed medication, including controlled substances. Delivered high quality and compassionate treatment to indigent and low-income patients. Managed patients with acute and chronic conditions such as stroke, heart disease, asthma, and COPD. Built trust and rapport with patients by listening to concerns, advocating for wellness and educating on acute and chronic health issues.
Kept abreast of advances in medicine, computerized diagnostic and treatment equipment, data processing technology, imaging advances, government regulations, health insurance changes and financing options. Nurse Practitioner
Lallie Kemp Regional Medical Center
• Perform health histories and physical examinations
• Delivered high quality and compassionate care.
• Ordering and interpret diagnostic tests.
• Interprofessional collaboration.
• Prescribed appropriate medication.
• Health promotion and in-office procedures and tests.
• Patient referrals, transitional care, and follow-up care. Nurse Practitioner Student
Our Lady Of The Lake Pediatric Academic Clinic
• Obtained in-depth medical histories, performed comprehensive patient examinations, and assessed the health 01/2019 to 04/2019
Hammond, LA
01/2019 to 04/2019
New Orleans, Louisiana
09/2018 to 12/2018
Huntsville, TX
07/2014 to Current
Metairie, LA
status of 20-25 male and female patients combined ranging from birth to 21 years old.
• Prescribed the appropriate treatment plans for chief complaints based on evidence-based practices.
• Provided patient and caregiver education on health promotion, disease prevention, nutrition, and medication use.
• Developed tailored care plans for each patient in collaboration with physicians and the healthcare team.
• Performed physical exams, ordering and evaluating lab tests as well as medications.
• Managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment of various disorders and diseases. Performed procedures such as suturing, incision and drainage of skin abscesses, and other in-office tests. Nurse Practitioner Student
Total Healthcare Associates LLC
• Obtained in-depth medical histories, performed comprehensive patient examinations, and assessed the health status of a total of 25-30 female and male adult patients combined.
• Delivered high quality and compassionate treatment to indigent and low-income patients.
• Performed physical exams, ordering and evaluating lab tests as well as medications.
• Developed tailored care plans for each patient in collaboration with physicians and the healthcare team.
• Prescribed appropriate medication and treatment plans for chief complaints based on evidence-based practices.
• Provided patient and caregiver education on health promotion, disease prevention, nutrition, and medication use.
• Delivered primary care for patients, including diagnosis, treatment, referral for consultation or specialty services, and follow-up care.
Performed procedures such as nebulizer treatments, suturing, incision and drainage of skin abscesses, and other in-office tests.
Nurse Practitioner Student
Louisiana Dept. Public Health
Managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment of various disorders and diseases. Performed physical exams, ordering and evaluating lab tests as well as medications. Developed tailored care plans for each patient in collaboration with physicians and the healthcare team. Provided patient and caregiver education on health promotion, disease prevention, nutrition, and medication use.
Prescribed the appropriate treatment plans for chief complaints based on evidence-based practices. Performed procedures such as vaginal exams, wet preps, KOH stains, suturing, skin biopsy, and other in-office tests.
Obtained in-depth medical histories, performed comprehensive patient examinations, and assessed the health status of 20-25 women across the lifespan
Nurse Practitioner Student
Huntsville Memorial Hospital Rural Health Clinic
• Obtained in-depth medical histories, performed comprehensive patient examinations, and assessed the health status of a total of 20-30 patients across the lifespan.
• Delivered high quality and compassionate treatment to indigent and low-income patients.
• Performed physical exams, ordering and evaluating lab tests as well as medications.
• Developed tailored care plans for each patient in collaboration with physicians and the healthcare team.
• Prescribed appropriate medication and treatment plans for chief complaints based on evidence-based practices.
• Provided patient and caregiver education on health promotion, disease prevention, nutrition, and medication use.
• Delivered primary care for patients, including diagnosis, treatment, referral for consultation or specialty services, and follow-up care.
Performed procedures such as nebulizer treatments, spirometry, suturing, incision and drainage of skin abscesses, vaginal exam, wet preps, KOH stains, skin biopsy, and other in-office tests. Agency RN
Advantage Medical Professionals Staffing Agency
Provide direct patient care on various units including ER, ICU, LTAC, Rehab, and Inpatient Psych. Demonstrated keen judgment skills, a high level of professional accountability and autonomy as an Agency 05/2019 to 08/2019
Independence, LA
06/2018 to 10/2019
Houston, TX
01/2018 to 05/2019
New Orleans, LA
01/2015 to 12/2015
Baton Rouge, LA
RN with minimal supervision.
Managed units as Charge Nurse PRN supervising up to 1RNs, 1 LPNs, 3-4 technicians and 20 patients. Developed and maintained quality care systems and standards, including creating and improving medical protocols and guidelines.
Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
Documented all therapies and keep patient charts up-to-date. Nurse Practitioner Student
Lallie Kemp Regional Medical Center
Obtained in-depth medical histories, performed comprehensive patient examinations, and assessed the health status of a total of 25-30 female and male geriatric patients combined. Delivered high quality and compassionate treatment to indigent and low-income patients. Performed physical exams, ordering and evaluating lab tests as well as medications. Developed tailored care plans for each patient in collaboration with physicians and the healthcare team. Prescribed appropriate medication and treatment plans for chief complaints based on evidence-based practices.
Provided patient and caregiver education on health promotion, disease prevention, nutrition, and medication use.
Delivered primary care for patients, including diagnosis, treatment, referral for consultation or specialty services, and follow-up care.
Performed procedures such as vaginal exams, wet preps, KOH stains, suturing, skin biopsy, and other in-office tests.
Travel RN
HCA Healthtrust Medical Staffing, West Houston Medical Center Functioned with professional autonomy and accountability as an Travel RN with minimal direction. Provided direct patient care in the ER.
Implemented appropriate interventions according to evidenced-based practices and current standards of care for patients requiring emergency care.
Collaborated with members of the interprofessional care team and caregivers to ensure that patients receive care that produce high-quality outcomes.
Assisted providers with procedures such as suturing, splinting, intubation, perform electrocardiograms and interpretation, triaging patients for the appropriate level of care, vaginal exams. Nursing Instructor
Delgado Community College, Charity School of Nursing Delivered lectures on various disease processes and procedures to Level 1 nursing student body. Provided individualized instruction on observation, assessment, and basic patient care. Provided immediate constructive feedback to students individually and collectively. Evaluated students' competencies through written assignments and examinations. Continually monitored progress and performed ongoing clinical evaluations of eight RN students. Staff ER Nurse
Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center
Provided direct patient care to a variety of patient with complex medical problems in a 72-bed ER/Trauma Center.
Provide strong leadership for nursing personnel staffed in the ER. Implemented appropriate interventions according to evidence-based practices and current standards or care for patients requiring emergency care.
Monitored patients' reactions to medications and treatments regimens and documented care appropriately according to evidenced-based practices and current standards of care. Collaborated with members of the interprofessional care team and caregivers to ensure that patients receive care that produce high-quality outcomes.
07/2011 to 06/2014
Houston, TX
10/2008 to 06/2011
Sugarland, TX
03/2006 to 09/2008
Houston, TX
Assisted providers with procedures such as suturing, splinting, intubation, perform EKG and EKG interpretation, triaging patients for the appropriate level of care, vaginal exams, etc. Staff ER Nurse
Houston Methodist West
Provided direct patient care to a variety of patient with complex medical problems in the ER. Provided staff leadership as a Charge Nurse to the ER on night shift. Participated in unit-based Quality Assurance Programs, followed infection control procedures. Precept and trained new staff.
Provide strong leadership for nursing personnel staffed in the ER. Implemented appropriate interventions according to evidence-based practices and current standards or care for patients requiring emergency care.
Monitored patients' reactions to medications and treatments regimens and documented care appropriately according to evidenced-based practices and current standards of care. Collaborated with members of the interprofessional care team and caregivers to ensure that patients receive care that produce high-quality outcomes.
Assisted providers with procedures such as suturing, splinting, intubation, perform EKG and EKG interpretation, triaging patients for the appropriate level of care, vaginal exams, etc. ER Staff Nuse
St. Luke's Sugarland Hospital
Provided direct patient care to a variety of patients with complex medical problems in the ER. Provided staff leadership as a Charge Nurse to the ER on the night shift. Participated in unit-based Quality Assurance Programs, followed infection control procedures. Precept and trained new staff.
Provide strong leadership for nursing personnel staffed in the ER. Implemented appropriate interventions according to evidence-based practices and current standards of care for patients requiring emergency care.
Monitored patients' reactions to medications and treatment regimens and documented care appropriately according to evidenced-based practices and current standards of care. Collaborated with members of the interprofessional care team and caregivers to ensure that patients receive care that produces high-quality outcomes.
Assisted providers with procedures such as suturing, splinting, intubation, perform EKG and EKG interpretation, triaging patients for the appropriate level of care, vaginal exams, etc. Flex Team Nurse
The Methodist Hospital, Willowbrook Campus
Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
Completed daily chart audits and assessed clinical records to verify accuracy, evaluate performance against goals and check for appropriate education of patients and families. Delivered high-quality and compassionate care to all patients in a patient-family centered environment. Conducted restraint audits according to organizational guidelines and generated reports for nursing leadership review and analysis.
Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses. Coordinated care for up to six patients per shift in multiple inpatient clinical settings while adhering to quality control indicators and cost constraints.
Assessed patients' responses to treatment and suggested ways to combat side effects. Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute medical concerns, including asthma, seizure disorders, and pneumonia.
Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information. Cultivated working partnerships with patients and medical staff members, using feedback and clinical data to improve quality care and patient outcomes.
Consistently assessed and evaluated patients' health needs by coordinating across medical disciplines to create, implement and modify personalized care plans. 09/2005 to 03/2007
HOUSTON, TX
12/2003 to 05/2005
HOUSTON, TX
Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide thephysician with important patient health information used to create focused treatment plans and manage ongoing care. Resource Nurse, Liver Transplant
St. Luke's Episcopal Health System
Drove process, efficiency and quality improvements, resulting in an 89% decrease in nosocomial infections for the Liver Transplant Unit.
Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private. Reviewed and assessed staff processes to help reduce patient falls while promoting regulatory compliance.
Collaborated with management on programs that would deliver exceptional patient care by evaluating workflows and facilitating positive changes through the use of evidence-based practices. Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses. Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information. Identified areas in need of clinical improvement and implemented process changes to accommodate. Oversaw delivery of high-quality, cost-effective care with focus on patient safety, comfort and dignity. Maintained comprehensive patient care plans and monitored staffs' implementation of physician's orders. Imparted medical, operational and patient care knowledge to junior nurses to maximize performance and quality of team operations.
Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance the continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services. Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide the physician with important patient health information used to create focused treatment plans and manage ongoing care. Oversaw daily activities and continuous development of 10 nurses and ancillary staff combined. Completed clinical tasks while adhering to defined policies and procedures. Responded to diverse emergency situations with quick and knowledgeable support to solve staff and patients' problems.
Trained internal staff members on administrative processes, work instructions and procedures to facilitate consistent and seamless company operations.
Cliniacl Nurse
University Of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support. Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise, and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support, and life-saving interventions. Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications, chemotherapeutic agents, research drugs, and biologic agents to patients and monitored their responses. Ensured quality patient care from clinic check in to completion of treatment and discharge. Counseled caregivers and families on end-of-life planning and educated on patient care options. Managed central, arterial, and PICC lines.
Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies which include clinical translational research treatments.
Observed strict safety measures when administering chemotherapeutic drugs, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients. Maintained quality care systems and standards, including creating and improving medical protocols and guidelines.
Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide the physician with important patient health information used to create focused treatment plans and manage ongoing care. Delivered quality care and comfort to patients with multiple types of cancer at various stages. Executed appropriate steps for patient treatment following a careful review of the Principle Investigator's research protocols at all phases.
Education and Training
Post Master Certification for Family Nurse Practitioner, Herzing University: Family Nurse Practitioner 09/2019
Menomonee Falls, WI
08/2018
Minnesota, MN
12/2013
Houston, TX
05/1996
Baton Rouge, LA
12/1991
Baton Rouge
Herzing University
Master of Science: Nursing, Nursing Education
Walden University
Master of Arts Public Administration: Public Policy Texas Southern University
Bachelor of Science: Nursing
Southern University And A&M College
Bachelor of Science: Human Nutrition
Southern University And A&M College
Certifications
American Academy of Nurse Practitioner Certified
BLS - Basic Life Support
PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
TNCC - Trauma Nurse Core Course
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Crisis Prevention Intervention
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