Michele Ross

Compassionate and resolute Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner with experience providing comprehensive patient care across diverse populations. I am skilled in health promotion, disease prevention, and management of acute and chronic conditions. Committed to evidence-based practice, patient education, and improving health outcomes through collaborative care.

Occupational Health: CRNP - Eagle Health/Cape Fox Corporation Boyers Health Clinic - Boyers, PA

(2023-02 - 2026-01)

Led clinical operations as the primary nurse practitioner for the occupational health clinic. Served employees of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA).

• Developed Standard Operating Procedures for Occupational Health Center opened February 2023.
• Evaluated and treated acute conditions and minor occupational injuries in a workplace setting.
• Initiated and managed workplace wellness initiatives enhancing employee health through walking programs, smoke cessation, weight management, and chronic disease prevention.
• Coordinated and supervised influenza vaccination clinics, ensuring timely delivery of vaccinations to federal employees.
• Supported crisis response planning, contributing to pandemic preparedness and effective emergency medical response.

Family Practice: CRNP - Bash Family Practice - Butler, PA

(2022-01 - 2023-06)

• Developed and implemented individualized, evidence-based treatment plans
• Educate patients and families on disease prevention, medication adherence, and lifestyle modifications
• Prescribe medications and therapies in accordance with state and federal regulations
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests (labs, imaging, EKG's) to guide clinical decision making
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant medical documentation in the electronic health record (EHR)

Cardiology: Stress Lab and Cardiac Rehab - AHN Grove City - Grove City, PA

(2017-02 - 2022-03)

• Oversaw cardiac stress tests and developed strong proficiency in rapid electrocardiogram (EKG) analysis and interpretation.
• Directed exercise programming and ongoing monitoring for two hundred cardiac rehab patients.
• Provided weekly cardiac health education to patients focused on disease prevention and heart healthy lifestyle modifications.
• Proficient with Q-Tel system/EPIC electronic medical record systems

Home care/IV infusion therapy - CVS/Coram - Cranberry Twp, PA

(2016-12 - 2020-06)

• Administered and monitored complex intravenous medications while assessing patient response and ensuring safe delivery.
• Coordinated individual patients care with pharmacists and their respective physicians.

School Nurse - Dassa McKinney Elementary School - West Sunbury, PA

(2013-03 - 2018-05)

Managed student health by providing acute injury/illness care, administering medications, and managing chronic conditions.

Clinical Coordinator - The Surgery Center at Benbrook - Butler, PA

(2005-02 - 2016-11)

• Developed and managed monthly staffing schedules for a multidisciplinary team of thirty nurses, surgical technicians, and administrative staff.
• Managed daily schedules for three operating rooms and two Gastroenterology suits to optimize patient flow and surgical efficiency.

Staff Nurse - The Surgery Center at Benbrook - Butler, PA

(2005-02 - 2016-11)

• Proficient in all aspects of preparation and post-surgical care of the ambulatory surgical patient.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of operating room procedures and sterile technique.
• Functioned effectively in the GI procedure suits assisting with workflow and ensuring proper cleaning and reprocessing of endoscopic equipment.

Home Health Nurse - Medi Home Health - Butler, PA

(2012-09 - 2014-06)

Home visits included dressing change, medication reconciliation, teaching, and safety in the home environment.

Certified Trauma Nurse Emergency Department - AHN Grove City - Grove City, PA

(1999-10 - 2005-02)

Nurse - The Surgery Center at Cranberry - Cranberry Twp, PA

(2004-11 - 2005-11)

Pre- and post-operative education, direct care of cataract patients

Acute Care Nurse - UPMC Passavant Hospital - Pittsburgh, PA

(1999-06 - 1999-10)

Acute care medical/surgical nursing

Skilled Nursing Nurse - Butler Memorial Hospital - Butler, PA

(1998-06 - 1999-04)

Skilled nursing facility for post-operative hip/knee replacement

Nurse - HealthSouth Harmarville - Pittsburgh, PA

(1997-03 - 1998-06)

Hemodynamic monitoring for rehab step-down unit

Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner - Carlow University (2018-08 - 2021-08)

Master of Science in Nursing - University of Phoenix (2017-03 - 2018-09)

Bachelor of Applied Science in Nursing - Waynesburg University (1999-03 - 2000-08)

Nursing Diploma - St.

Francis Hospital

School of Nursing (1994-08 - 1996-06)