Micayla Freehan, MSN, RN, CPNP-PC

Spring Valley, CA • 508-***-**** • adihj3@r.postjobfree.com

Education

MGH Institute of Health Professions, Charlestown, MA May 2020

Bachelor of Science in Nursing Master of Science in Nursing

Boston University, Boston, MA January 2017

Bachelor of Science in Health Science

Licensure/Certification

Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner- Primary Care (PNCB) 2020

Botox & Dermal Filler Certification- Aesthetic Medical Educators Training 2020

NEXPLANON Clinical Training Program 2020

Registered Nurse- MA Board Certified (RN2328744) 2018

ECSI Certified CPR & First Aid Instructor 2016

CITI Good Clinical Practice training 2016

Biomedical Research Investigators and Key Personnel training 2016

Emergency Medical Technician- Basic 2015

Healthcare Provider CPR & First Aid certification 2015

Courses/Workshops/CEUs

NAPNAP Primary Care Certification Review Course (15 contact hours) 2020

Spanish for Medical Professionals (24 CEUs) 2020

Identifying Human Trafficking Victims in Our Midst: A Public Health Response Workshop 2018

Student Nurse Practitioner: Clinical Experience

Boston Children’s Hospital Neurology Clinic, Peabody, MA January 2020-March 2020

Worked with the nurse practitioner to observe, assess, diagnose, and treat various neurological and developmental disorders including ADHD, autism, seizure disorders, PANDAS, ODD, tic disorder, and migraines.

Obtained historical information and perform neurological physical exams relevant to diagnosis.

Bridgewater Pediatrics, Bridgewater, MA September 2019-December 2019

Performed comprehensive history and physical exams for newborn-late adolescent patients.

Became familiarized with recognition and workup of adolescent eating disorders and unstable depression

Gloucester High School School-Based Health Center, Gloucester, MA September 2019-December 2019

Addressed acute, pressing health complaints or needs of high school students, including pregnancy testing, STI testing, oral contraceptive counseling, and school physicals as well as counseled high-risk students regarding health behaviors

MGH Pediatric Allergy and Immunology, Boston, MA May 2019-August 2019

Educated patients and their families in clinic on food allergy management, including anaphylaxis prevention, auto-injector use, and food allergy pathophysiology.

Created a unique section of the Clinician Support Tool utilized by MGH to assist providers in educating parents of infants and toddlers on how to use and interpret the AAP food allergy action plan.

Woburn & North Andover Pediatric Associates, North Andover, MA January 2018-May 2019

Enhanced my patient/family communication skills through in-house medication administration and teaching

Professional Experience

Maxim Home Healthcare Services, San Diego, CA June 2020-Present

Registered Nurse

Provide home healthcare to an 18-month-old male with a tracheostomy and G-tube, including medication administration via GT, tracheal suctioning, ostomy care, and communication assistance using sign language.

Danvers Public Schools, Danvers, MA June 2019-March 2020

Substitute School Nurse

Provided school nursing services, including medication administration, first aid, wellness/screening checks, and psychosocial support, to K-5 elementary school students.

CareWell Urgent Care, Framingham, MA March 2019- March 2020

Registered Nurse

Triaged patients and performed point of care testing and in-house procedures including medication and vaccine administration, drug testing, ear lavage, suture/staple removal, and wound irrigation, as well as assisted with provider-directed procedures such as suturing, laceration gluing, and abscess drainage.

Performed occupational health screenings including drug screens, breath alcohol testing, physical exams, and lift testing.

Assessed acutely ill patients during the COVID19 outbreak and obtained swabs to be sent to for confirmatory testing.

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Professional Experience continued

Maxim Healthcare Services, Needham, MA February 2019-March 2020

Registered Nurse

Contracted with various schools, healthcare facilities, and residential programs to provide nursing care to pediatric populations, such as in schools for children with autism and developmental disorders.

Cerebral Palsy of Massachusetts, Inc., Peabody, MA June 2014- March 2020

Pediatric Personal Care Attendant

Assisted in care of two autistic twin boys, administered daily medications, practiced safety procedures for children and family members

Fun Club After School Program, Danvers, MA September 2011- December 2019

Assistant Group Leader/Group Leader

Worked with children grades K-5 to provide appropriate afterschool activities while learning how to best moderate children’s conflicts and promote healthy behaviors.

Child Health Center, Methuen, MA October 2018- February 2019

Registered Nurse/Medical Assistant

Performed all pediatric primary care history taking and assessments outside of the provider-based physical exam, including screening, triage, vitals, and medication/vaccination administration.

Assist with telephone triage of patients, follow up with patients after ED visit, schedule appointments.

Boston Children’s Hospital, Boston, MA January 2015- August 2019

Child Life Volunteer

Engaged in activities with children on inpatient floors while providing emotional support and companionship.

Boston University Emergency Medical Services, Boston, MA September 2015- December 2018

EMT/ EMS Intern Instructor/ Lead Instructor/CPR Instructor (January 2016- December 2018)

Assisted in the direction of laboratories and practical exams for the EMT course as well as taught CPR and First Aid classes at various skill levels

Leadership Experience

Student Government Association, Social Committee Co-Chair (2019-2020)

Organized social events for all students of the IHP and collaborated with administration to provide students with extra-curricular opportunities.

IHP Cares 4 Kids, DEN Chair (2018-2020)

IHP Cares 4 Kids (ICK) is a student organization that promotes awareness of pediatric healthcare topics through community involvement, as well as educational and professional events.

Events included: Charlestown Halloween, Eversource Walk for Boston Children’s Hospital, Pizza with Pedi, Bake Sale/Outing fundraisers.

Actively Moving Forward, a HealGrief Program (AMF)- Alumni Board Co-Chair/Marketing & Outreach Committee Chair (2018-2019), Chapter President (2016), Chapter Vice President (2014-2016)

AMF is a HealGrief.org program that has a strong presence on college campuses providing peer-led support and service for college students grieving the illness or loss of a loved one.

Established student bereavement leave policies at Boston University and MGH Institute of Health Professions.

Became one of the founding members of the AMF Alumni Network, with the goal of expanding support for grieving young adults outside of the college campus.

Volunteered over two years for the annual Young Adult Grief Retreat in collaboration with Experience Camps.

Publications/Presentations

Kaiser, C., Freehan, M., Driscoll, D., Bernstein, K., & Lozano-Calderon, S. (2017). Predictors of venous thromboembolism in patients with primary sarcoma of bone. Surgical Oncology, 26(4), 506-510.

Freehan, M., McNiel, A., Meyer, K., & Soloman, F. (2019, March 20). Becoming a grief journey companion: Supporting grieving students [online webinar]. Northeastern University School of Nursing, School Health Academy.

Skills/Applications

Epic inpatient & primary care, Athena, PowerChart, eClinicalWorks, Qualitative research, STATA13

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