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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