Michaelah Kalies

• Working with medical and oncology patients of varying acuity and individual needs.
• Conducting thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
• Administering medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention
• Enhancing patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that is addressing physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
• Contributing to a positive work environment.
• Preventing the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols as well as educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
• Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
• Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.

MS3 Charge RN

Current

• Coordinating with multidisciplinary team to ensure adequate staffing, smooth patient transitions, and safe, quality patient care.

MS3 Area Preceptor

Current

• Working 1;1 with new employees during their onboarding process. Providing valuable, live guidance and feedback to foster professional growth.

Transfer Mobility Coach

May 2018-Current

• Verbalize and demonstrate the ability to successfully use mobility equipment and tools while minimizing patient discomfort, and maintaining ergonomic safety principals.

ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certificate

2021-Current

• Providing safe, quality patient care to patients receiving antineoplastic therapy, including learning and demonstration of PO, IV, IM, and other routes of chemotherapy administration.
• Understanding and applying EBP to manage acute adverse events and side effects related to antineoplastic administration.

MS3 Area Nursing Shared Governance Council Chair

February 2024-Current

• Lead and participant of ongoing unit-based improvement projects such as Age Friendly Pilot, Pink Bed Alarm Sign project, Q2T Teams, CNA COAST, and Fall Mat project. These opportunities help MS3 to stay current on best practices in nursing care, and to improve patient experience and outcomes.

• Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
• Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
• Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
• Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.