Michele McPherson, APRN, FNP-C
The Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine Institute – Decatur
1000 Medical Center Drive
Decatur, Texas 76234
Michele McPherson, APRN, FNP-C works with Dr. G. Keith Gill. Their office is located in Decatur, Texas. It is on the campus of Wise Health System East Campus.
Address
The Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Institute (OSMI) Decatur
1000 Medical Center Drive
Decatur, TX 76234
Office Hours
Monday-Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Phone: 940-626-2410
Fax: 940-626-2411
Serving all of Wise County including but not limited to Decatur, Alvord, Boyd, Bridgeport, Chico, Paradise, Slidell, Greenwood, and the Newark metropolitan areas.
Michele McPherson, APRN, FNP-C Biography
Michele was born outside of Boston, Massachusetts, but has lived in the Fort Worth area since she was 3 years old. She graduated from Keller High School in 2002 and went on to get her Bachelor of Science degree from Texas Woman’s University in 2006. The majority of her nursing experience has included working in the ICU and caring for preop and postop patients at an outpatient surgery center. After 10 years as a Registered Nurse, she decided to advance her career as a Family Nurse Practitioner and obtained her Master of Science degree in 2017 from Texas Woman’s University. She is also a Registered Nurse First Assist. When she graduated as a nurse practitioner, she had a very rewarding experience working in head and neck cosmetic and reconstructive surgery with Dr. Jesse Smith who taught her the value of paying attention to detail and going above and beyond for her patients. She plans to keep applying those lessons throughout her career as she continues to help her patients understand their diagnosis and assist them through their treatment and recovery. She has always had a passion for orthopedics and is very excited to join Dr. Gill’s team and growing practice.
Outside of work, Michele and her husband Matt enjoy watching hockey (GO STARS!), traveling, hiking, and being outdoors. They have two fur-kids, Zoey and Bella. Michele also enjoys concerts, musicals, boxing, and off-roading in her jeep.
Michele McPherson, APRN, FNP-C Curriculum Vitae
EDUCATION
Master of Science, FNP Program, Texas Woman’s University, Denton, TX, December 2017
Bachelor of Science, Cum Laude, Texas Woman’s University, Denton, TX, December 2006
WORK
Otolaryngology and Facial Plastics– Dr. Jesse Smith, Fort Worth, TX
Family Nurse Practitioner, Registered Nurse First Assist, January 2018-Present
Assess, diagnose, and treat pre-op and post-op care of patients with ear, nose, and throat, and head and neck cancer across the lifespan in collaboration with physician and office staff. Assist intra-operatively with retraction, hemostasis, closure, and dressings.
Baylor Surgicare of Fort Worth , Fort Worth, TX
Day Surgery- Pre-op/PACU, Employee Health, February 2013-Present
Manage care of pre and post anesthesia patients ages 2 and up, assess criteria for discharge or need for transfer, provide education to patients and families regarding procedures and home care, collaborate with OR staff, surgeons, and anesthesia providers, maintain employee health records and immunizations
Baylor All Saints, Fort Worth, TX
ICU- Staff Nurse, Charge Nurse, Preceptor, June 2011-Dec 2013, Jan 2009-Dec 2010
Managed care of critically ill surgical, neurological, head and neck reconstructive surgery, and pre/post-transplant patients, CRRT, titrated vasoactive drips, managed invasive lines, hemodynamic monitoring, coordinated care, and collaborated with multidisciplinary team for best patient outcomes, managed staffing needs and bed assignments, assisted with training new nurse employees as well as student nurses
Harris Methodist HEB, Bedford, TX
ICU- Staff Nurse, December 2010-Feb 2012
Managed care of critically ill surgical, cardiac, and psychiatric patients, managed invasive lines, hemodynamic monitoring, coordinated care, and collaborated with multidisciplinary team for best patient outcomes
John Peter Smith, Fort Worth, TX
Med/Surgical- Staff Nurse, Charge Nurse, Preceptor, January 2007-Feb 2010
Managed care of trauma patients, provided wound care, education for home care, and assessed readiness for discharge while coordinating with care team, managed staffing and bed assignments, trained new nurse employees and assisted with educating students
CERTIFICATIONS
Registered Nurse (RN) Texas
Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Texas
Registered Nurse First Assist (RNFA)
American Heart Association BLS, ACLS, PALS
ORGANIZATIONS
American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
Texas Nurse Practitioners (TNP)
Sigma Theta Tau