Michael Wood
Family Nurse Practitioner
Queen Creek,AZ
Summary
Dynamic Nurse Practitioner with a proven track record at The Little Clinic, enhancing patient satisfaction through compassionate care and effective communication. Skilled in diagnosis and treatment, I excel in acute care and telehealth, while mentoring new practitioners to improve team performance and retention. Committed to delivering high-quality, evidence based practice to every patient.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Nurse Practitioner
The Little Clinic
Mesa, AZ
05.2016 - Current
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication and compassionate care.
- Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
- Assessed and diagnosed patients, determining appropriate treatment plans in a timely manner.
- Implemented individualized patient care plans to address assessment findings.
- Participated in mentorship and training for new nurse practitioners, enhancing team competencies and improving retention rates.
ER Charge Nurse
Banner Healthcare
Queen Creek, AZ
08.2010 - 02.2016
- Maintained regulatory compliance by staying current on industry standards and updating hospital policies accordingly.
- Streamlined documentation processes for improved accuracy and timeliness of medical records.
- Ensured high-quality patient care through rigorous monitoring of nursing standards and protocols.
- Managed crisis situations calmly, providing direction to staff for effective resolution of critical incidents.
- Acted as a liaison between ER nursing staff and other hospital departments, facilitating clear communication channels to ensure seamless care transitions.
- Provided compassionate support to families during stressful emergency situations, demonstrating empathy and understanding while remaining professional at all times.
- Coordinated with registration staff, medics, ER staff and ER physicians to cut time between admission and treatment, improving patient outcomes and delivery of care.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Intermountain Healthcare
Orem, UT
02.2006 - 08.2010
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Acted as a resource for colleagues by sharing clinical expertise, participating in educational opportunities, and serving as a preceptor for new nurses joining the Emergency Department team.
Education
Associate of Science -
Snow College
Ephraim, UT 08.2003 - 05.2005
Associate of Science - Nursing
Weber State University
Ogden, UT 08.2005 - 05.2007
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Utah Valley University
Orem, UT 08.2008 - 05.2010
Master of Science - Nursing
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN 01.2013 - 12.2015
Skills
Patient education
Diagnosis and treatment
Patient examination
Acute care expertise
Emergency care
Vaccination administration
Telehealth proficiency
Precepting
Certified in CPR/AED
Affiliations
American Association of Nurse Practitioners
Certification
Basic Life Support
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner
The Little Clinic
05.2016 - Current
Master of Science - Nursing
Walden University
01.2013 - 12.2015
ER Charge Nurse
Banner Healthcare
08.2010 - 02.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Utah Valley University
08.2008 - 05.2010
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Intermountain Healthcare
02.2006 - 08.2010
Associate of Science - Nursing
Weber State University
08.2005 - 05.2007
Associate of Science -
Snow College
08.2003 - 05.2005
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