Michelle Brooks
Palmdale,CA
Summary
Seasoned Registered Nurse with extensive experience in ICU and PACU settings. Excelled in critically ill patient assessment and intervention, showcasing exceptional patient safety and education prioritization. Proven ability in managing invasive lines and fostering seamless communication within healthcare teams. Demonstrates a commitment to high-quality, evidence-based care.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, PACU
Palmdale Regional Medical Center
06.2024 - Current
- Evaluated cardio-respiratory systems for deviations, providing appropriate treatment as necessary.
- Assessed and identified individual patient educational needs, removing barriers to learning and supporting comprehensive progress.
- Took vitals and assessed patients in recovery room following surgical procedures.
- Performed flawless autonomous practice consistent with evidence-based standards and patient care considerations.
Registered Nurse, ICU Traveler
AUREUS MEDICAL GROUP- Dignity Health-Mercy Hospital Downtown Bakersfield, Southwest
10.2023 - 06.2024
- Provides direct care to critically ill patients in a 20 bed medical-surgical ICU by assessing and evaluating individualized patient needs and care and by carrying out physician orders in a timely manner
- Collaborates with other nursing staff and ancillary services to assure seamless communication and uninterrupted patient care
- Frequently assists when nursing staffing shortages occur in various hospital units including ICU (at sister hospital) emergency department(s), telemetry and medical-surgical units
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
Registered Nurse-ICU Traveler
FLEXCARE MEDICAL STAFFING-Sutter Health Memorial Medical Center
05.2023 - 09.2023
- Worked in a 37 bed ICU delivering care to patients suffering from critical injuries and illnesses
- Developed, implemented, and coordinated plan of care that incorporated psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic and life-style factors
Registered Nurse-ICU Traveler
AUREUS MEDICAL GROUP- Huntington Hospital
03.2022 - 08.2022
- Worked in a 30 bed ICU and frequently provided care to critically ill COVID patients in the overflow unit of 20 beds
- Provided care to critically ill patients suffering from level II trauma injuries, Stroke, MI, ARDS, ARF, MODS, Sepsis, PE/DVT
Registered Nurse-ICU Traveler
AUREUS MEDICAL GROUP- Dignity Health St. Bernadine Medical Center
11.2021 - 02.2022
- Additional contract: Sept 2022-March 2023
- Worked as a bedside RN in a 37 bed SICU/MICU conducting patient care, providing patient education, intake, transfers and discharge planning for critically ill ventilated patients often receiving multiple titratable drips and requiring highly monitored care
Registered Nurse-ICU
Henry Mayo Hospital
07.2021 - 11.2021
- Assisted in patient care and line management during emergent and planned bedside procedures in an 18 bed CCU including emergency intubation, central line placement, arterial line placement, vas cath/trialysis/HD access placement, chest tube placement, bronchoscopy, PEG placement, tracheostomy, paracentesis, and cardioversion
- Assisted in providing ACLS and BLS in Code Blue emergencies inside of the ICU
Registered Nurse- ICU, Tele
Antelope Valley Hospital
03.2019 - 07.2021
- Provided care to critically ill patients in a 32 bed ICU unit who were suffering and recovering from Stroke, STEMI, Trauma (level II), and COVID-19 critically ill patients
- Provided care to patients immediately recovering from administration of tPA, Mechanical Thrombectomy, Endovascular Coiling, Surgical Clipping, Craniectomy
- Recovered surgical patients post anesthesia by using Aldrete Score and PACU training
Education
Nurse Coach (NC-BC) & Holistic Nurse (HC-BC) -
Nurse Coach Collective
03-2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
12-2020
Associate Degree - Registered Nursing
Antelope Valley College
Lancaster, CA12-2018
Associate Degree - Natural Sciences
Pasadena City College
Pasadena, CA12-2016
Skills
- Critically Ill Patient Assessment & Intervention
- Management of Invasive lines & tubes
- Patient Safety
- Prioritize Patient & Family Education
- Communication & Collaboration with Healthcare Team
Certification
Registered Nurse Board of Registered Nursing March 2019
ACLS/BLS American Heart Association May 2023
TNCC ENA September 2021
Software
EPIC
Cerner
Meditech
Mckesson
Timeline
Registered Nurse, PACU
Palmdale Regional Medical Center
06.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, ICU Traveler
AUREUS MEDICAL GROUP- Dignity Health-Mercy Hospital Downtown Bakersfield, Southwest
10.2023 - 06.2024
Registered Nurse-ICU Traveler
FLEXCARE MEDICAL STAFFING-Sutter Health Memorial Medical Center
05.2023 - 09.2023
Registered Nurse-ICU Traveler
AUREUS MEDICAL GROUP- Huntington Hospital
03.2022 - 08.2022
Registered Nurse-ICU Traveler
AUREUS MEDICAL GROUP- Dignity Health St. Bernadine Medical Center
11.2021 - 02.2022
Registered Nurse-ICU
Henry Mayo Hospital
07.2021 - 11.2021
Registered Nurse- ICU, Tele
Antelope Valley Hospital
03.2019 - 07.2021
Registered Nurse Board of Registered Nursing March 2019
ACLS/BLS American Heart Association May 2023
TNCC ENA September 2021
Nurse Coach (NC-BC) & Holistic Nurse (HC-BC) -
Nurse Coach Collective
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Associate Degree - Registered Nursing
Antelope Valley College
Associate Degree - Natural Sciences
Pasadena City College
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