Rebecca G. Mihic
**** ******** **., ******* ******, Ohio 44084 · 440-***-**** · adrner@r.postjobfree.com
Professional Summary
Compassionate, highly motivated, creative, independent, culturally, and ethically grounded with effective leadership skills. More than 15 years in a variety of nursing and healthcare settings. Problem solving and goal oriented to provide preventative and effective treatment. Effective communication, dedicated to providing holistic patient care, including the use of therapeutic skills, critical thinking, evidence-based practice, and collaborative care approaches in working with patients, colleagues, healthcare leaders, and other disciplines.
Educational Background
Masters of Science in Nursing
Concentration: Family Nurse Practitioner
Graduated May 2022
Cedarville University in Cedarville, OH.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Graduated May 2012
Hiram College in Hiram, OH.
Minor in Biomedical Humanities
Graduated May 2012
Hiram College in Hiram, OH.
Licenses and Certifications
Registered Nurse Licensure
State: Ohio
Nursing License # 382189
Expires: October 31, 2023
Certified Nurse Practitioner
State: Ohio
Nursing License # APRN.CNP.0031589
Expires: October 31, 2023
Certified Family Nurse Practitioner---American Nurse Credentialing Center
June 22, 2022 to June 21, 2027
Certification # 202-***-****
Certified Family Nurse Practitioner---American Association of Nurse Practitioners, June 16, 2022 to June 15, 2027
Certification # F06221106
Cardiac Life Support, Provider Level
Expires: 2-28-2023
Advanced Life Support
Expires: 4-30-2023
Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Expires: 4-30-2023
NIH Stroke Certification
August 23, 2020-Current
University Hospitals
Cleveland Clinic Hospital Certificate
When a Baby Dies: November 1, 2013
Sensitivity Training for Healthcare Providers
Teaching and Leadership
Summa Health System Certificate
Nursing Research Day: April 29, 2011
The Power of Empathy in Healthcare
Institute for Healthcare Improvements (IHI)
Introduction to Healthcare Improvements: September 2019
Citi Program Training
Biomedical Research Basic Refresher March 2020 to March 2023
ELNEC Training Relias
Communication in Palliative Care: September 2021
Pain Management in Palliative Care: September 2021
Symptom Management in Palliative Care: September 2021
Final Hours of Life: September 2021
APN Leadership in Serious Illness: September 2021
ELNEC Graduate Student Curriculum: September 2021
Professional Experience
University Hospitals Geneva Medical Center
July 2016 to Current
Staff and resource nurse for adult and geriatric populations. Provide nursing care to patients and families on a Medical Surgical/Cardiac Unit and Intensive Care Unit. Support nurses and other staff to ensure quality patient care. Reinforced hospital standards and state policies, document patient care, give reports to next shift, use critical thinking and time management skills.
Ashtabula Medical Center, University Hospitals: Ashtabula, Ohio
May 2021-August 2021
PRN Staff nurse for patients of adults with chronic and acute inpatient needs. NIH Stroke certified, providing specialized treatment of the adult and geriatric population. Additionally, float to stepdown unit monthly to cover needed shifts. A multidisciplinary approach and comprehensive assessment implemented to improve patient outcomes. Hospital policies and standards reinforced, SBAR communication, use of critical thinking and time management skills to guarantee safe and quality care. Patients viewed with compassion, empathy, and as a whole person when providing care to the multiple generation population in an emergency setting. Epic computer skills.
University Hospitals Geneva Medical Center
July 2014 to August 2018
Emergency room nurse for pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations. Provide emergency medical service in a deemed Critical Access Hospital Emergency Room, serving patients of all ages with chronic and acute emergencies. University Hospitals Rainbows Babies and Children certified and recognized to meet all pediatric population health care needs and specialized treatment of the geriatric population. Additionally, float to Medical Surgical and Intensive care unit on a monthly basis to cover needed shifts. A multidisciplinary approach and comprehensive assessment are implemented to improve patient outcomes. Hospital policies and standards reinforced, SBAR communication, use of critical thinking and time management skills to guarantee safety and quality care. Patients viewed with compassion, empathy, and as a whole-person when providing care to the multiple generation population in an emergency setting. Preceptor for new nurses and student nurses at University Hospitals in emergency room and on medical surgical floor Nurse mentor and leader at University Hospitals for fellow employees. Preceptor for High School students interested in the nursing profession.
Cleveland Clinic Hillcrest Hospital
August 2012 to July 2014
Provided care in a level III NICU for full-term and premature newborns that have critical medical problems or considered high-risk. In addition, provide Family-centered care to all family members. Collaborate with other members of the NICU interdisciplinary team and provide assistance to other nursing staff on a day-to-day basis to ensure the highest quality care. Hospital policies and standards reinforced, SBAR communication, use of critical thinking and time-management skills to ensure safety and quality care. Patients viewed with compassion, empathy and as a whole-person when providing care to some of the most delicate patients. Worked Intensive care unit, pediatric medical surgical floor staff nurse, and post-anesthesia for pediatrics during this time.
Cleveland Clinic Hillcrest Hospital
December 2012 to December 2017
Provided care on a Pediatric Medical Surgical floor for pediatric patients ages newborn to 21 years of age. Collaborative care for pre- and post-surgical, nutritional insufficiency, respiratory illness, and comorbidities due to respiratory disease, metabolic syndrome, and additional medical problems requiring admission. In addition, provided Family-centered care to all family members. Interdisciplinary approach with nursing staff and other members of the interdisciplinary team to ensure highest quality care be given. Hospital policies and standards reinforced, SBAR communication, use of critical thinking and time management skills to ensure safety and quality care. Patients viewed with compassion, empathy, and as a whole-person when providing care to the pediatric population
University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center
Fall 2005 to summer 2006
State tested nursing assistant for telemetry, medical surgical floor, and intensive care unit.
Blossom Hill Nursing Home
Fall 2003 to winter 2004
Summer 2005 to summer 2007
State tested nursing assistant for large long-term care facility.
Student Clinical Experience
Clinical Rotation-Student Nurse Practitioner
January 2022-April 2022
University Hospital Geneva Clinic: Geneva, Ohio 205 clinical hours
Internal Medicine, perform comprehensive wellness visits, health screening for adults and geriatric patients. Including preventive primary and secondary health screenings, and education for immunizations and patient information. Performed focused patient history, assessments, and interventions for acute/episodic adult and older adult, including tertiary care. Develops evidence-based practice plan of care, including appropriate diagnostic testing, medication management, referrals, and follow-up care. Evaluate 10 to 20 patients in an 8 to 10-hour day.
Clinical Rotation-Student Nurse Practitioner
October 2021-December 2021
University Hospitals Geneva and Conneaut Emergency Room: Geneva and Conneaut, Ohio 100 clinical hours
Perform comprehensive, chronic, and acute health care. Care influenced by an ever-changing emergency care environment, respond to rapidly changing situations, and multiple different skills required to learn in this setting. The learning environment is geared to care for patients of all ages and all types of illness, disease, and injury. Perform guided care to all levels of the life span. Work with all members of the healthcare team and manage care with a patient-centered and family-centered approach as needed. Perform focused patient history, assessments, and interventions for acute/episodic pediatrics, women’s health, adult, and geriatrics. Developed evidence-based practice plans of care, including appropriate diagnostic testing, medication management, referrals, and follow-up care. Evaluate 10 to 50+ patients per day in a 12-hour day.
Clinical Rotation-Student Nurse Practitioner
August 2021-October 2021
University Hospitals Madison Family Practice: Madison, Ohio 100 clinical hours
Perform comprehensive wellness visits, health screening for adults and geriatric patients. Including preventive primary and secondary health screenings, and education for immunizations and patient information. Performed focused patient history, assessments, and interventions for acute/episodic adult and older adult, including tertiary care in local nursing homes that preceptor manages. Develops evidence-based practice plan of care, including appropriate diagnostic testing, medication management, referrals, and follow-up care. Evaluate 10 to 20 patients in an 8 to 10-hour day.
Clinical Rotation-Student Nurse Practitioner
May 2021-August 2021
University Hospitals Jefferson Family Practice: Jefferson, Ohio 120 clinical hours
Perform comprehensive wellness visits, health screening for pediatrics (newborn to 19 years), adults, and geriatrics. Including developmental screenings, and education for immunizations and parent/patient information. Performed focused patient history, assessments, and interventions for acute/episodic pediatrics, adult, and geriatrics. Developed evidence-based practice plans of care, including appropriate diagnostic testing, medication management, referrals, and follow-up care. Evaluate 10 to 20 patients in an 8 to 10-hour day.
Clinical Rotation-Student Nurse Practitioner
May 2021-August 2021
University Hospitals Geneva Medical Center Cardiovascular: Geneva, Ohio 24 clinical hours
Obtained thorough cardiac history and assessment. Assisted in comprehensive cardiac work-up, referrals, ordered proper cardiovascular tests including laboratory, stress test, echocardiogram, and calcium scoring, as appropriate. Reviewed pertinent clinical history and hospitalization diagnosis and assessments. Assisted in managing cardiac medications and facilitated cardiac needs and extensive teaching. Performed Evidence-based practice client specific care plans. Referrals and follow-ups as necessary. Evaluate 10 to 15 patients in an 8 to 10-hour day.
Clinical Rotation-Student Nurse Practitioner
May 2021-August 2021
University Hospitals Geneva Medical Center Pulmonary: Geneva, Ohio 18 clinical hours
Obtained thorough pulmonary history and assessment. Assisted with OSA screening, CPAP adjustments. Ordered proper testing including, PFTs, sleep study, and laboratory tests. Assisted in medication management and extensive education. Reviewed pertinent clinical history and hospitalization diagnosis and assessments. Performed evidence-based practice client specific care plans. Referrals and follow-ups as necessary. Evaluate 10 to 15 patients in an 8 to 10-hour day.
Clinical Rotation-Student Nurse Practitioner
May 2021-August 2021
University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Pediatric Neurology-Psychology: Landerbrook, Middlefield, and mentor, Ohio 38 clinical hours
Obtained complete history and performed complete neurological assessment and health screenings for pediatric patients (newborn to 34 years). Participated in a quarterly free clinic day including home and office visits for the Amish with unique neurological conditions. Assisted in testing for Autism and ADHD. Performed specific age and developmentally appropriate assessments. Assisted in patient/parent/family education, medication, and behavioral management. Referrals and follow-ups as appropriate. Assisted in management of evidence-based practice neurological care plans. Evaluated 10-20 patients in 8 to10- hour day.
Professional Memberships
American Nurses Association and Ohio Nurses Association
2014 to current
American Association of Nurse Practitioners
2021 to current
Cedarville University Nursing Honor Society
February 2022-current
Geneva Nurses Union
2014 to 2021
Nurses’ Union Provides Membership to Union Members
Sigma Theta Tau
2012 to current
Delta Xi Chapter- Honor Society of Nursing
The J.J. Turner Society of Hiram College
2012 to current
Biology Science Department requested my membership
Awards and Honor
Cedarville University Nursing Honor Society
February 2022
Nurse Excellence nomination and awards at University Hospital
Summer 2015 and 2019
Fall 2021
University Hospitals Nursing Preceptor Award
Summer 2019
Sigma Theta Tau
Spring 2012
Volunteer Work
Levy Committee Member
Winter 2011-Spring 2012
Grand Valley School Committee: Orwell, OH
Worked closely with other committee members to educate the community on necessary adjustments being made to children’s education if levy fails; campaign for the levy regarding the financial situation of the school.
Youth Soccer Coach
Summer 2006-Current
Orwell Soccer League: Orwell, OH
Coached youth soccer; encouraged fun, while building confidence, self-worth, and soccer skills. Displayed strong leadership skills, positive role-model, provided an appropriate atmosphere catered to all different styles of learning and cognitive development. Effectively communicated with children, parents, other coaches, and leaders of soccer organization.
Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) Assistant
Fall 2007-Spring 2009
Grand Valley Elementary School: Orwell, OH
Assisted PTO president with computer data entry. Worked with parents, teachers, and other PTO members to accomplish desired goals and outcomes.
Patient Assistant, Candy Striper
Summer 1993-Summer 1998
University Hospitals Geauga Regional Hospital: Chardon, OH
Independently transported and assisted patients, nurses, and physicians and provided needed support throughout hospital.