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Michelle Gaddis, MSN-Ed, RN-BC

Georgia State University School of NursingAssociate Degree Program|Perimeter College| 555 N Indian Creek Dr. Clarkston, GA 30021|Office: 678-891-3854|Email:

academic and professional goal

Utilize my knowledge, skills, and passion for nursing to inspire nursing students and provide

valuable contributions to nursing education and patient care quality improvement.

EDUCATION

Walden University; Minneapolis, MN.

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Specialization in EducationMay2015

Program GPA: 4.0

Georgia State University; Atlanta, GA.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)May 2012

Program GPA: 3.29

professional EXPERIENCE

Georgia State University Perimeter College; Clarkston, GA.

Instructor of Nursing, Fundamentals of Nursing (NURS 1921)August 2016- present

Responsible for providing classroom/clinical instruction and evaluation, advisement and tutorial for students, active participation in university committees, prospective faculty interviews, and university sponsored activities.

Emory University Hospital Midtown; Atlanta, GA.

Nurse Clinician, Medical-Surgical Unit May 2012 – present

Responsibilities include orienting newly hired nurses, patient assessments, applying interventions using evidence-based practice, providing patient education, discharge planning, interdisciplinary collaboration, developing nursing assignments, providing leadership and support to nursing staff, and participating in hospital-based patient care improvement activities.

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Emory University Hospital; Atlanta, GA.

Nurse Technician II, Transplant Unit September 2011 - May 2012

Collected patient’s vital signs, assisted with patient hygiene, repositioning and ambulation, intake and output monitoring and documentation, blood glucose retrieval, and patient care rounding.

Emory University Hospital Midtown; Atlanta, GA.

Patient Services Representative, L&D March 2010 - September 2011

Obtained and filed patient paperwork, escorted patients to their designated evaluation rooms, processed Newborn Medicaid applications, and assisted with pre-registration of patients.

Professional and Academic Presentations

Gaddis, M. (2017). Lecture on Critical Thinking. Personal Collection of M. Gaddis, Georgia State University Perimeter College, Clarkston, Georgia.

Gaddis, M. (2017). Lecture on Fluid & Electrolytes. Personal Collection of M. Gaddis, Georgia State University Perimeter College, Clarkston, Georgia.

Gaddis, M. (2016, 2017). Lecture on Gastrointestinal and Urinary Elimination. Personal Collection of M. Gaddis, Georgia State University Perimeter College, Clarkston, Georgia.

Gaddis, M. (2017). Lecture on Oxygenation. Personal Collection of M. Gaddis, Georgia State University Perimeter College, Clarkston, Georgia.

Gaddis, M. (2017). Lecture on Perioperative Nursing. Personal Collection of M. Gaddis, Georgia State University Perimeter College, Clarkston, Georgia.

Gaddis, M. (2015). “Fall Prevention in Hospitalized Patients.” Presentation, Emory University Hospital Midtown, Atlanta, Georgia.

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Gaddis, M. (2015). “Early Heart Attack Care.” Presentation, Emory University Hospital Midtown, Atlanta, Georgia.

Gaddis, M. & Panicker, S. (2013). “Prevention is Key for VTE.” Presentation, Emory University Hospital Midtown, Atlanta, Georgia.

Professional Development

Georgia State University-Perimeter College

New Faculty Academy - August 2016

Nursing Faculty Annual Retreat - August 2016

Clinical Reasoning Case Studies to Develop Nurse Thinking for NCLEX® Success – May 2017

Diversity and English Language Learners:Helping Students Succeed – June 2017

Emory University Hospital

EHC Quality Retreat Series – January 2013, April 2013, April 2014, & April 2015

Building a Successful Quality Improvement Project – September 2015

The AACN Preceptor Development Program – April 2013 & October 2016

Licensure and Certifications

Medical-Surgical Nurse Certification

American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)

November 2015 – present

Nursing License

Georgia State Board of Nursing

May 2012 – present

Basic Life Support-Healthcare Provider Certification

American Heart Association

August 2010 - present

Professional and Community Service

Georgia State University School of Nursing-Perimeter College

Nursing Graduation Pinning Activities - December 2016, May 2017

Faculty Search Committee - November 2016 – present

Bridges to Baccalaureate Mentor - September 2016 – present

Curriculum Committee - August 2016 – present

Student Affairs Committee - August 2016 – present

Student Advisement and Tutorial- August 2016 – present

New Student Orientation – August 2016, January 2017

Greater Elizabeth Bible Church

Community Health Fair Coordinator - October 2013 & October 2014

Fitness and Fellowship Coordinator - August 2013

American Cancer Society

Relay for Life (South Fulton) Team Captain - May 2014 & May 2015

Atlanta Union Mission

My Sister’s House Back to School Physicals Volunteer - August 2009 & August 2011

Grady Memorial Hospital

Emergency Room Volunteer - 2007

Medical-Surgical Unit Volunteer - 2009

honors and AWARDS

Emory University Hospital Midtown

Transformational Clinical Leadership Award

May 2016

Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing

Membership Invitation

May 2015

March of Dimes

Rising Star Nurse of the Year Finalist

November 2014

Emory University Hospital Midtown

Preceptor of the Year

May 2014