Curriculum Vitae
Michael E. Mayfield, BSN, RN, CCRN, SANE-Trained
Experience
ICU Assistant Nurse Manager-Advent Health Celebration June 2021 - Present
Coach nursing staff by providing supervision for day-to-day operations of a 40 bed Neuro/CV/Med-Surg ICU. Organize and participate in quality projects and chart audits to meet metric/core measures. Utilize opportunity to train and mentor new employees. Provide timely, confidential coaching and/or counseling of nursing personnel as appropriate and follows up with accurate reports.
Mayfield Legal Nurse Consulting May 2021 - Present
Provide nursing consultant services to plaintiff and defense clients. Provide expert witness services in cases regarding Intensive Care, neurology, Trauma, Orthopedics, Camp Nurse and Nursing Standards of Care.
Neuro ICU-University of California San Francisco September 2019 - May 2021
Functions as staff nurse in an ICU setting. Expertise in patients with neurological surgeries, spine surgeries, brain cancers, strokes, and other Neurological or neurovascular conditions. Assisted with procedures including central lines, arterial lines, lumbar punctures, EVD placement, and conscious sedation.
Legal Nurse Consultant Subcontractor-OnPoint LNC May 2017 – September 2019
Attend and observe court ordered medical exams with plaintiff. Report findings to lawyer and offer rebuttal report or testimony regarding my report if needed.
Per Diem ICU/ER-St. Mary Medical Center April 2020 – February 2021
Functioned as staff nurse and charge RN in ICU and ER settings. Triaged patients in Emergency Room. Expertise in management of medical, surgical, and cardiac ICU patients. Administer therapies prescribed by physician as well as assist in bedside procedures and monitoring of critically ill and emergency room patients. Respond to Rapid Response, Code Sepsis, Code Stroke, Code Blue, and Code STEMI alerts.
Health Administrator – Kirkwood Camp and Conference Center May 2017 – August 2019
Establish medical screenings, training, and nursing care based on ACA guidelines and accreditation. Provide urgent medical care for children 8-17 years old and staff at camp and on trips. Obtain medical records, administer medication, and review compliance with nutritional needs.
House Supervisor-Geisinger Jersey Shore Hospital March 2019 - September 2019
Primary responsibilities were managerial. Assist in evaluation and development of quality patient care and improvement in nursing standards of care. Provide guidance and monitoring of staff performance and guidance. Respond to all emergency responses including stroke alerts in a stroke certified hospital.
Travel Nurse-Jefferson University Hospital November 2018 – March 2019
Functioned as staff nurse in Bone Marrow Transplant ICU. Primary care, assessment, and evaluation of post-transplant complications including GVHD and infection. Provide Pre and Post-transplant education to families.
Travel Nurse-Geisinger Medical Center April 2018 – November 2018
Functioned as staff nurse in an ICU/Stepdown setting. Staffed multiple ICUs including CVICU, Neuro ICU, Level 1 Trauma ICU, Surgical Special Care unit, and most stepdown units.
Travel Nurse-Pocono Medical Center September 2017-April 2018
Functioned as staff nurse in stepdown, CVICU, and Med/Surg/Trauma ICU in a level 2 trauma center.
Surgical/Trauma ICU-Hahnemann University Hospital October 2013 – August 2017
Functioned as staff nurse and Charge RN in ICU setting. Provided care to Liver and Kidney transplant patient, Trauma patients, surgical patients, and CT surgery patients. Assisted with bedside procedures. Head of unit journal club. Chair of education and research committee.
Home Health-Jeanes Hospital February 2012 – December 2015
Case Manager and nurse for 15-30 patients in an urban setting. Performed Admission/Discharge/Transfer OASIS Assessments as well as routine home visits to patient’s houses. Collaborated with a multidisciplinary group to manage services for patient. Assess, document, and treat wounds per physician order. Communicated routinely with insurance companies over authorization and need for care.
Home Health-Western Connecticut Health September 2011 – February 2012
Case Manager and nurse for 15-30 patients in an urban setting. Performed Admission/Discharge/Transfer OASIS Assessments as well as routine home visits to patient’s houses. Collaborated with a multidisciplinary group to manage services for patient. Assess, document, and treat wounds per physician order. Communicated routinely with insurance companies over authorization and need for care.
Sub-Acute Rehab-Golden Living January 2011 - September 2011
Charge Nurse overseeing 3 LPN and 3 CNAs. Provided complex care to patients in collaboration with therapy. Attend daily bed meetings and charge nurse meetings. Review patient’s charts to ensure standards of care were met.
Education
Master’s of Forensic Nursing - Fitchburg State College (Currently Enrolled)
Legal Nurse Consultant Training Course - Lock Haven University, CLS (2019)
Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Training – Cleveland Clinic (2018)
Bachelor’s of Nursing - Drexel University (2016)
Diploma of Nursing – Aria Health School of Nursing (2010)
Certifications
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN)
Professional Organizations
International Association of Forensic Nurses (IAFN)
American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants (AALNC)
American Association of Critical Care nurses (AACN)
Honors and Activities
Co-Chair of Unit Based Education and Research Committee (2014-2017)
Head of unit-based Journal Club (2016-2017)
