Michele L. Stephens is a highly experienced nurse practitioner with over 32 years of nursing experience, including 22 years as a board-certified family nurse practitioner. She has extensive experience in emergency care, critical care, psychiatry, pain management, and oncology. She is board certified in multiple specialties and maintains affiliations with several professional organizations. She has worked in both inpatient and outpatient settings, providing care across the lifespan from pediatrics to geriatrics.

1. MICHELE L. STEPHENS
310 Peg Wen Blvd. | Statesboro, GA 30461
(912) 682-7674 | stephmi1@aol.com
CAREER SUMMARY
Highly accomplished, proactive, and detail-oriented professional with over 32 years of nursing experience,
including over 22 years as a Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner, in fast-paced, demanding
environments. Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement treatment plans that
drive positive patient outcomes. Maintains adherence to strict quality standards; proven ability to
consistently identify innovative methods of improving operational and performance excellence. Optimizes
patient flow and ensures patients are attended to in an efficient and timely manner. Recently completed post
master’s certification to become a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Lifespan) in Dec 2016.
Areas of Expertise
Patient Advocacy • Interdisciplinary Collaboration • Case Management
Grant Writing • Patient Assessment • Staff Development / Training • Quality Improvement • Team Building
Patient Flow Optimization • Program Management • Patient Relations • Records Maintenance
Emergency /Critical Care • Pain Management • Oncology • Psychiatry • Substance Abuse
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
DPS Health and Wellness, Statesboro, GA Sept 2015-Oct
2016
ANCC Board Certified Nurse Practitioner- Inpatient and Outpatient Psychiatric Mental Health and
Wellness.
Provides care for a wide variety of patients ages 3 through geriatric with mental health diagnoses such as
anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, personality disorders, anger issues and schizophrenia, substance
abuse and alcoholism. Training in substance abuse assessment and treatment. Conducts individual or group
assessments; write psychotropic medication under the direction of my supervising physician and formulary,
monitor use and document efficacy of cognitive behavioral therapies.
GEORGIA EMERGENCY ASSOCIATES, East Georgia Regional Medical Center Statesboro, GA Jun 2010 – Sept
2015
ANCC Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner – Emergency Department
Provide a wide range of emergency services, including suturing, incision/drainage, abscess/cellulitis, dental
blocks, staples, GYN exaninations, CPR, IV starts, cardioactive drug therapy, ventilator management, chest
pain protocols, PE protocols and splinting to patients across multiple counties.
• Work in multiple disciplines from pediatric to gerontology, as well as wound care, burn care, acute
psychiatric care, OB/ GYN care, STEMI/ACS care, stroke care, staple suturing, and orthopedics.
• Ensure all staff members are properly educated and trained in accordance with hospital and legal
regulations.
• Translate complex medical concepts and terms for patients to assist in making important medical
decisions.
LIPPINCOTT, WILLIAMS AND WILKINS via Wolters Kluwer Health, LLC May 2009-
present
Journal peer reviewer

2. CORE COMPLIANCE GROUP, Cranberry Township, PA Nov 2006 –
Present
Healthcare Consultant / Educator
Educate and train hospital personnel to maintain regulatory compliance and drive positive patient
outcomes.
AIR EVAC LIFE TEAM, Statesboro, GA Feb 2011 –
Dec 2012
Flight Nurse Practitioner – Pre-Hospital Critical Care
Facilitated intubation, chest tube insertion, cricoidectomy, ventilator management, IABP, cardioactive drug
therapy, and pain management for critically injured or critically ill patients requiring emergency air
transport.
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MEMORIAL HEALTH UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER, Savannah, GA Sep 2001 –
Apr 2011
Staff Registered Nurse IV/ Nurse Practitioner (Jan 2007 – Apr 2011)
Key member of the Cardiovascular Stepdown Unit, Critical Care Division, and Heart and Vascular Services;
treated patients suffering from a variety of cardiovascular disorders, including acute MI, CHF, rhythm
disturbances, valve disorders, and carotid artery occlusion. Titrated cardioactive drugs and performed
cardioversion.
• Delivered post-operative support for patients who underwent open-heart surgery or other major
operations.
• Conducted admission intake assessments for newly admitted mental health patients at the Clark Center.
Board Certified Nurse Practitioner / Clinical Director – Pain Management Services (Sep 2005 – Jan
2007)
Spearheaded the development and implementation of a comprehensive inpatient and outpatient pain
management program for the hospital. Managed key facets of daily healthcare administration, including
business planning, financial management, needs assessment, physician/nurse knowledge assessment, and
educational planning.
• Analyzed workflow processes to ensure adherence to JCAHO and AAPM standards and regulations.
• Actively participated in the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) “100,000 Lives” campaign.
• Performed in-depth analyses of collected data to identify methods of improving patient wait time,
scheduling, and satisfaction through the implementation of Six Sigma methodologies.
• Provided non-tradititional inpatient pain management services to hard to manage clients ie: patients
who were already addicted to drugs, psychiatric patients, oncology, and pediatrics.
MEMORIAL HEALTH UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER, Savannah, GA Sep 2001 –
Apr 2011
Board Certified Nurse Practitioner – Outpatient Observation Unit (Nov 2003 – Sep 2005)
Coordinated clinical and administrative functions for an 18-bed outpatient critical decision-making unit.
Additionally, responsible for conducting medical history/physical exams and interpreting diagnostic test
results.

3. • Led multidisciplinary team that successfully decreased length of stay by nearly 33% (36.4 hours to 21.2
hours) by bringing lab and radiology teams for partial shifts on the weekend to perform nuclear stress
tests.
• Fostered positive and constant communication within the interdisciplinary team to promote rapid
assessment and intervention for cardiac and other medical patients.
ANCC Board Certified Nurse Practitioner Oncology Nurse Navigator (Sep 2001 – Nov 2003)
Served on a several multidisciplinary, pain, performance improvement, education, and end of life/palliative
care committees, as well as teams involved in Cancer 101, Relay for Life, Cancer Challenges, and Harvest of
Hope.
• Primary point-of-contact for over 300 patient cases with thoracic and GI cancers; handled all aspects of
patient care, including managing all questions, concerns, scheduling, rescheduling, appointments, and
prescriptions, to provide symptom management to allow the patient to devote 100% of their time and
energy to improving their health.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Board Certified Nurse Practitioner – East Georgia Nephrology May 2001 –
Sep 2001
Family Nurse Practitioner – Candler Medical Group Feb 2000 –
May 2001
Administrative Nursing Supervisor – East Georgia Regional Medical Center Mar 1999 –
Mar 2000
Family Nurse Practitioner – Southeastern Neurological Associates Mar 1998 – Jan
1999
Family Nurse Practitioner – N.W. Medical Rehabilitation Mar 1996 – Mar
1998
Charge Nurse – Lawnwood Regional Medical Center Jan 1996 –
Mar 1996
Administrative Nursing Supervisor – East Georgia Regional Medical Center Dec 1993 –
Dec 1995
Traveling Nurse – Various Locations Jan 1988 –
Jan 1993
Staff/Charge/Asst. Head Nurse & Program Developer – Memorial Medical Center Jun 1985 –
Jan1988
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EDUCATION & AFFILIATIONS
Post Master’s Certificate Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner , Georgia Southern University
Master of Science in Nursing – Family Nurse Practitioner Track, Georgia Southern University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Armstrong Atlantic University
Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner (ANCC)
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Lifespan)
Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse (AOCN)

4. Critical Care Certified Registered Nurse (CCRN)
Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse (CRRN)
Board Certified Fellow in Pain Management (AAPM)
Autologous Stem Cell Bone Marrow Transplant and Chemotherapy Certified (MHUMC)
Basic Life Support Certified (BLS)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certified (ACLS)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certified (PALS)
NIH Stroke Certified
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
American Association of Critical Care Nurses
American Academy of Pain Management
American Nurses Association
Association of Rehabilitation Nurses
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
International Association of Health Care
Providers
Oncology Nursing Society, National / Local
Chapters
Sigma Theta Tau Nursing Honor Society-Mu
Chapter
American Association of Psychiatric Nurses
Omicron Delta Kappa Honor Society
VOLUNTEER ACTIVITY
Chair – My Memorial Campaign 2008 Philanthropic Campaign
Chair – Pain Management Committee and Advisory Board (2003 – 2007)
Key 100 Alumni Class of 2003 / Chair (2006) – Key 100
Freshstart Facilitator / “I Can Cope” Facilitator / Relay for Life Volunteer – American Cancer Society
Volunteer – Habitat for Humanity International / Hands on Ogeechee / AmeriCorps / Oatland Island
Educational Facility
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RESEARCH & PRESENTATIONS
Causes of Distress and Perceived Suffering in Hospitalized Cancer Patients
Massage Therapy as a Treatment Modality for Pain and Anxiety in Hospitalized Cancer Patients

5. Pharmacologic/Non-Pharmacologic Interventions for Pain Mgmt. and Anxiety in Elective Orthopedic
Surgeries
Pain Management Certification Review Course Instructor
East Georgia Regional Medical Center (2007)
JCAHO Stroke Certification Education and Consultative Preparation
Alta-Bates Hospital System, Berkley, CA (2006)
Advance Practice Nursing: The Pros and Cons of Regulation (2006)
Management of Post-Operative Pain Presentation (2006)
Managing Narcotic Therapy in Addictive Disease (2006)
Pain Management Certification Review Course Instructor (2006)
Pain Management in the Perioperative Setting (2006)
Pain Jeopardy
Housewide Inservice Education Related to Pain Knowledge and Attitudes Survey Results (2005)
Interventional Pain Management in the Oncologic Patient
Hospital Inservice (2005)
Implementation of Smoking Cessation Program for Patients with First Time Self-Reported Chest
Pain
Sigma Theta Tau Podium Presentation (2004)
Massage Therapy as Therapeutic Intervention for Hospitalized Patients with Cancer
Podium Presentation – ONS International Congress, Anaheim, CA (2004)
Nurse Navigator: A Unique Role for the Advanced Practice Nurse
Poster Presentation – ONS International Congress, Anaheim, CA (2004)
Efficacy of Massage Therapy on Inpatients with Cancer
Sigma Theta Tau Podium Presentation, Research Day (2003)
Multidisciplinary Symptom Management in Patients with Cancer
Poster presentation at ONS International Congress (2003)
Comprehensive Screening and Management of Distress
Sigma Theta Tau Podium Presentation, Research Day (2002)
Enhancing Patient Care by Coordinating Multi-Modality Treatment in Patients with Thoracic
Malignancies
Sigma Theta Tau Podium Presentation, Research Day (2002)

6. Pharmacologic/Non-Pharmacologic Interventions for Pain Mgmt. and Anxiety in Elective Orthopedic
Surgeries
Pain Management Certification Review Course Instructor
East Georgia Regional Medical Center (2007)
JCAHO Stroke Certification Education and Consultative Preparation
Alta-Bates Hospital System, Berkley, CA (2006)
Advance Practice Nursing: The Pros and Cons of Regulation (2006)
Management of Post-Operative Pain Presentation (2006)
Managing Narcotic Therapy in Addictive Disease (2006)
Pain Management Certification Review Course Instructor (2006)
Pain Management in the Perioperative Setting (2006)
Pain Jeopardy
Housewide Inservice Education Related to Pain Knowledge and Attitudes Survey Results (2005)
Interventional Pain Management in the Oncologic Patient
Hospital Inservice (2005)
Implementation of Smoking Cessation Program for Patients with First Time Self-Reported Chest
Pain
Sigma Theta Tau Podium Presentation (2004)
Massage Therapy as Therapeutic Intervention for Hospitalized Patients with Cancer
Podium Presentation – ONS International Congress, Anaheim, CA (2004)
Nurse Navigator: A Unique Role for the Advanced Practice Nurse
Poster Presentation – ONS International Congress, Anaheim, CA (2004)
Efficacy of Massage Therapy on Inpatients with Cancer
Sigma Theta Tau Podium Presentation, Research Day (2003)
Multidisciplinary Symptom Management in Patients with Cancer
Poster presentation at ONS International Congress (2003)
Comprehensive Screening and Management of Distress
Sigma Theta Tau Podium Presentation, Research Day (2002)
Enhancing Patient Care by Coordinating Multi-Modality Treatment in Patients with Thoracic
Malignancies
Sigma Theta Tau Podium Presentation, Research Day (2002)