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Michael Behrens

Quincy

Summary

Nurse Practitioner with extensive experience at Blessing Health System, adept at diagnosing and treating complex conditions. Skilled in prescribing medications and performing diagnostic testing, while effectively educating patients and families. Recognized for collaborative teamwork in high-pressure environments, ensuring optimal patient outcomes through compassionate care and expert clinical judgment.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Nurse Practitioner

Blessing Health System
06.2017 - Current
  • Appropriately diagnosed and treated variety of diseases and injuries through careful questioning and assessment of patient symptoms.
  • Worked with families, caregivers and patients to determine best options for treatment, diagnosis, and prevention.
  • Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
  • Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
  • Prescribed and managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments to treat underlying causes and relieve symptoms.

Registered Nurse

Blessing Health System
10.2007 - 06.2017
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.

Education

Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner

Chamberlain College of Nursing
Chicago Heights, IL
02-2017

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Chamberlain College of Nursing
Chicago, IL
12-2011

Associate of Science - Nursing

John Wood Community College
Quincy, IL
05-2009

Skills

  • Foreign body removal
  • Lab result evaluation
  • Laceration repair
  • American Academy of Nurse Practitioners member
  • Prescribing medications
  • Diagnostic testing
  • Patient education

Certification

  • Licensed Nurse Practitioner with AANP Certification
  • Active state licence for RN and NP in Illinois, Missouri , And Iowa

Timeline

Nurse Practitioner

Blessing Health System
06.2017 - Current

Registered Nurse

Blessing Health System
10.2007 - 06.2017

Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner

Chamberlain College of Nursing

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Chamberlain College of Nursing

Associate of Science - Nursing

John Wood Community College

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