Molly Bacon
Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
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About
Dual board-certified Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner currently completing a Post-Master's Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) certificate. Experienced critical care registered nurse with over 12 years of ICU experience managing medically complex adult patients requiring mechanical ventilation, continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT), vasoactive infusions, and advanced hemodynamic monitoring. Completed 180+ inpatient acute care clinical hours in pulmonary medicine, participating in multidisciplinary rounds, diagnostic interpretation, evidence-based treatment planning, and management of hospitalized adults with acute and chronic pulmonary disease.
Recognized for strong clinical judgment, interdisciplinary collaboration, and patient-centered care.
Experience
Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Student - Corewell Health - Dearborn, MI
(2025-01)
Pulmonary Medicine Inpatient Rotation. Completed 180+ inpatient clinical hours managing hospitalized adults with acute and chronic pulmonary disease.
- Perform comprehensive histories and physical examinations
- Develop differential diagnoses and evidence-based treatment plans
- Participate in daily interdisciplinary rounds with physicians, APPs, pharmacists, respiratory therapists, and nursing staff
- Interpret laboratory studies, arterial blood gases, chest radiographs, CT imaging, and pulmonary diagnostics
- Manage patients with: COPD exacerbations, Pneumonia, Acute respiratory failure, Pulmonary fibrosis, Pulmonary hypertension, Interstitial lung disease
- Present patient assessments and plans to clinical preceptors
- Provide patient and family education regarding disease management and discharge planning
Nurse Practitioner - Signify Health
(2023-01 - 2024-12)
- Conducted comprehensive in-home health evaluations for Medicare Advantage members
- Performed medication reconciliation and chronic disease assessments
- Completed diabetic foot exams, PAD testing, spirometry, A1C collection, and preventive screenings
- Developed evidence-based treatment recommendations
- Coordinated care across multiple specialties for medically complex patients
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes
Registered Nurse – Medical/Surgical Intensive Care Unit - VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System
(2014-01)
Provide care for critically ill adult patients in a high-acuity ICU environment.
- Manage patients requiring: Mechanical ventilation, Continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT), Arterial and central venous monitoring, Continuous vasoactive infusions
- Care for post-operative cardiac, thoracic, ENT, and general surgery patients
- Collaborate with intensivists, surgeons, advanced practice providers, pharmacists, and respiratory therapists
- Serve as a preceptor for nursing students, nurse residents, and newly hired nurses
- Lead patient safety and quality improvement initiatives throughout the organization
- Active participant in Clinical Practice Council, Unit Practice Council, and Quality Control Council
Education
Post-Master's Certificate - Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner - Purdue Global University (2027-01)
Master of Science in Nursing - Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner - Post University (2023-01)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - University of Detroit Mercy (2013-01)
Bachelor of Science in Health Science - Marygrove College (2010-01)
Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry - Wayne State University (2008-01)
