Nurse Practitioner Registered

Michelle L. Barnes, MSN, APRN, CPNP-AC/PC, CCRN

C. 505-***-****

*************@*****.***

Camp Lejeune, NC

Objective:

An experienced registered nurse seeking a position as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner in a holistic family centered environment with the opportunity for continuous professional growth.

Summary:

1 year of PICU experience at a level I trauma center

3 years of combined Adult Critical Care and Pediatric Critical Care experience at a level I trauma center

PICU, Surgical/Trauma ICU, and Burn ICU nursing

Education:

Vanderbilt University, School of Nursing, Nashville, TN

Post Masters of Science in Nursing, Aug 2017-Aug 2019

Pediatric Primary Care Track

Vanderbilt University, School of Nursing, Nashville, TN

Masters of Science in Nursing, Aug 2015-Aug 2016

Pediatric Acute Care Track

University of Maryland, School of Nursing, Baltimore, MD

Bachelors of Science in Nursing, Aug 2009-May 2011

Baylor University, Waco, TX Pre Nursing Program, Jan 2007-May 2009

Clinical Experience:

SouthCoast Health: Richmond Hill Pediatrics 02/2019-07/2019

Student Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Primary Care 630 hours

UH Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital, Cleveland, OH 04/2016-07/2016

Student Nurse Practitioner, Congenital Heart Collaborative- 350 hours

Cardiothoracic surgery

Cardiac ICU, Neonatal ICU, Cardiac Stepdown Unit

Medical City Children’s Hospital, Dallas, TX 03/2016-04/2016

Student Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Neurosurgery and 120 hours

Craniofacial surgery

Pediatric ICU, Neonatal ICU, and Surgical Stepdown Unit

Children’s Medical Center of Dallas, Dallas, TX 01/2016-02/2016

Student Nurse Practitioner, Bone Marrow Transplant 120 hours

Hematology/Oncology, Stem Cell Transplant unit

Pediatric Associates, Albuquerque, NM 10/2015-11/2015

Student Nurse Practitioner, Primary Care rotation 50 hours

Professional Experience:

University of South Carolina Beaufort, Beaufort, SC 01/2018-05/2020

Adjunct Faculty Clinical Instructor- Pediatrics

University of California Irvine Medical Center, Irvine, CA 08/2012 - 06/2015

Registered Nurse CN II, Inpatient, Surgical/Trauma ICU/Pediatric Trauma

24-bed unit

Caring for adults and pediatric patients with in the pre and post-operative states and critically ill trauma patients

Patients required comprehensive critical care resources including hemodynamic monitoring support and close monitoring, such as: mechanical ventilation, continuous dialysis, intracranial pressure monitoring, wound and drain management

Aim to prevent and manage signs and symptoms of shock, sepsis, herniation and other acute complications

Coordinating and directing quality, compassionate care

Planning by maintaining standards of professional nursing practice

Types of patients: critically ill trauma patients, Otolaryngology, Orthopedic surgery, Neurosurgical, Cardiovascular surgery, Renal transplant, General surgery, GI surgery, status post cardio/respiratory arrest, respiratory distress/failure, shock, burn, vascular, Cardiac Catheterization, and chronic patients.

Children’s Hospital of the Kings Daughters, Norfolk, VA 07/2011- 07/2012

Registered Nurse CN I (New Grad), Inpatient, Pediatric ICU

24-bed unit

Cared for patients from newborn-26 years old requiring maximum observation, support of vital functions and therapy for life threatening compromise of single or multiple vital organ systems

Provided respiratory support (ventilators, trachs, and NP airways), invasive monitoring (ICP, CVP, EVD, pacemaker), continuous observation due to neurologic, airway, hemodynamic instability, special procedures to support multiple system failure (peritoneal dialysis), and administered and monitored vasoactive drips for hemodynamic instability

Creating positive therapeutic relationships with patients/families and family centered care

Types of patients: post-op cardiovascular surgery, status post cardio/respiratory arrest, extensive craniofacial reconstructive surgery, shock, near drowning, complicated/extensive general surgery requiring post-op ventilatory and/or invasive monitoring, severe trauma, post-op neurosurgery, post-op renal transplant, respiratory distress/failure, severe asthmatics, extensive post-op ENT procedures, DKA, Cardiac Catheterization, and chronic patients.

University of Maryland Medical Center, Baltimore, MD 07/2010-05/2011

Student Nurse/Patient Care Technician, Progressive Care Unit & Cardiac ICU

9-beds per unit

Collected patient data such as vital signs, patient weights’, and glucose monitoring per unit policy and record this data in the patient’s chart

Responsible for making beds, giving patients’ baths, checking the code chart and the telemetry boxes every shift

Assisted the registered nurse with patient care within my scope of practice such as doing an EKG and removing peripheral IVs

Types of patients: adult pre and post cardiothoracic surgery, cardiac catheterization

Children’s National Medical Center, Washington, D.C. 02/2011 - 03/2011

Senior Practicum: Neuroscience Unit 180 hours

Performed routine assessments, vitals, neurological checks and daily patient care and transport.

Documenting done in computer charting.

Presumed care over various age groups of varying developmental stages and med-surgical-like illnesses, as well as, various isolation and acuity statuses.

Administering tube feedings (TPN, PPN) via G/J and NG tubes

Patient and family education on patient’s status and discharge teaching.

Cared for patients with: various seizure disorders, traumatic brain injuries, anoxic brain injuries, multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, amongst many other diseases and neurological conditions

University of Maryland Medical Center, Baltimore, MD 10/2010 – 12/2010

Pediatrics: General Pediatric units 90 hours

Provided age/developmentally-appropriate care and treatment.

Medication administration (PO, IV, SQ, G/J-tubes.)

Developed an educational poster for staff use on the floor regarding sickle-cell patients and evidence-based interventions to treat a pain crisis.

Active communication and education with parents and patients.

Participated in pediatric intensive care unit and emergency room share days: performed IV care and ventilator care, assisted with multiple IV medications, pain management, assisted with patient intake in ED and patient care.

Sheppard-Pratt Health System, Baltimore, MD 08/2010 - 11/2010

Psychiatry: Rotated through Child/Adolescent units 90 hours

Incorporated therapeutic communication and therapeutic use of self to interact with patients diagnosed with different mental illnesses.

Conducted a psycho-educational group on stress and coping techniques related to relaxation.

Performed Mental Status Exams and Mini Mental Status Exams.

Performed a process recording and patient care plans related to their care and treatment after evaluating the patient and their DSM-IV Diagnosis.

University of Maryland Medical Center, Baltimore, MD 01/2010 - 04/2010

Medical/Surgical: Medical/Surgical floor 180 hours

Performed routine assessment, vitals and patient cares.

Medication Administration (IV, SQ, SL, G-tube, PO.

Performed IV site care, foley care and assisting nurses in various treatments.

Utilizing electronic medical records to look up patient information and check lab values and trends.

Constant incorporation of critical thinking related to multiple disease processes and overall organizational nursing skills.

Professional Certification:

Acute Care Registered Nurse (Pediatric CCRN), 2014

Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (CPNP-AC) PNCB, 2016

Primary Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (CPNP-PC) PNCB, 2019

Professional Licensure:

Registered Nurse NC, SC, GA, TX, and CA

Advanced Practice SC and GA, NC (in progress)

Professional Activities:

University of California Irvine Hospital

Pediatric Practice Council: 2014-2015

Council Member 2014-2015

National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP)

Member: 2017-present

American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)

Member: 2016-2018

American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN)

Member: 2011-present

National Student Nursing Association (NSNA)

Member: 2007-2011

Baylor Chapter of NSNA

Member: 2007-2009

Community Volunteer Work:

2008-2009 Baylor University Resource Center for Autism

Social Circle

Student volunteer

2009 Baylor University

Medical Mission Trip to Independence Belize

Student volunteer

2008 Presbyterian Healthcare

Student Services Pipeline Program

Student volunteer

2007 Southwest Orthopedic Physical Therapy Clinic

Student volunteer

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