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Michelle A Lewis has over 30 years of nursing experience. Work experience range from working as a CNA, an acute care staff nurse, a critical care nursing supervisor to an advanced registered nurse practitioner specializing in family medical and mental healthcare. Her expertise includes diabetic education, psychiatry, hospice, and palliative care.
Michelle earned her family nurse practitioner degree from the University of Central Florida in 2005. She received her Doctorate of Nursing Practice degree from Capella University and successfully completed Florida State University’s Post Master’s Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certificate program. She is Board Certified as a Family, Geriatric and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in the State of Florida.
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Her passion is assisting the community in reaching optimal physical and mental health. Michelle enjoys mentoring and educating other healthcare professionals. She has precepted numerous nurse practitioner students who've become successful professionals. Because of her hard work and dedication to her field, Michelle received the SAGES award for clinical excellence in 2017, and was nominated for a Super Hero award in 2018. In her spare time, she participates in annual walks in her community to raise money for breast cancer and Alzheimer’s disease research as well as educates the public on advance directives during local health fairs.
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EDUCATION:
Post Master’s PMHNP Certification Program
2022- Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL
Doctorate of Nursing Practice
2021- Capella University, Minnesota, MN
Master of Science, Family Nurse Practitioner Program.
2005- University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL
Bachelor of Science, Nursing Program
1994-University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL
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CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE:
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Autonomous Florida state License: # APRN 2877472
Certified Family Nurse Practitioner, FNP-BC
Certified Gerontological Nurse Practitioner, GNP-BC
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Certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP-BC
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Certified Legal Nurse Consultant since 2020 (Expert Witness)
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BLS
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ORGANIZATIONAL MEMBERSHIPS:
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Gerontologic Advanced Practice Nurse Association (GAPNA)
President of Florida GAPNA chapter July 2017
Florida Medical Directors Association (FMDA) (CME Education Chair/Board)
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(Program Coordinator) for Geriatric Assessment Services, an approved continuing education provider for the Florida Board of Nursing
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