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Barbara Michel

New Orleans,LA

Summary

A hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure any entry-level position. Ready to help the team achieve company goals.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Nurse Extern, Medical-Surgical Unit

La Paix University Hospital
10.2017 - 05.2020
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
  • Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
  • Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
  • Managed patient pain relief and sedation by providing non-pharmacological and pharmacological interventions.
  • Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
  • Assisted with specimen collection and handled it appropriately to facilitate laboratory testing.
  • Monitored patient vital signs and reported any changes to nursing staff.
  • Recorded vital signs and intake and output of patients and documented information.

Data Auditor

Logic Organization, Haiti
05.2018 - 01.2020
  • Engaged in the assessment of the quality of services in multiple health centers in Haiti.
  • Maintained audit documentation, identified issues and individuals involved, and noted corrective actions taken.
  • Articulated audit findings through audit reports written for specific audiences.
  • Audited data to verify accuracy, quality, and compliance audits with standards.
  • Recommend improvements in security systems and procedures.
  • Conducted security audits to identify vulnerabilities.

Registered Nurse Supervisor

Sarazin Health Center
01.2019 - 11.2019
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Led a successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs, and ancillary staff.
  • Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Inspect quality of care for patients
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
  • Managed infection control and critical incidents and made procedural changes and improvements.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
  • Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
  • Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.

Nurse Instructor

Bon Samaritain International School Of Nursing
06.2018 - 12.2018
  • Monitored the progress of each student and provided formal evaluation upon completion of clinical placements.
  • Identified and assigned appropriate activities and projects to enhance student learning.
  • Liaised with medical and nursing personnel to evaluate and improve teaching and nursing practices.
  • Supported student educational and vocational planning to help each optimize learning strategies and reap long-term career benefits.
  • Prepared and administered weekly examinations to test student skills.
  • Compiled, administered and graded examinations to evaluate and record student comprehension levels.
  • Prepared course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments and handouts for distribution or use within classroom.
  • Contributed educational and clinical expertise to help optimize training courses and boost student learning.
  • Coached underperforming students to help meet clinical objectives
  • Assessed student knowledge levels and abilities with detailed assessments.

Education

Master of Science - Health Care Management

University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA
12.2023

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University Adventist of Haiti
08.2017

Skills

  • Patient Care and Monitoring
  • Emergency Surgery
  • Unit Oversight
  • Nursing Process
  • Community Healthcare Programming
  • Wound Care
  • Immunizations and Vaccinations
  • Documenting Vitals
  • Medication Administration
  • Chest Tubes
  • Compassionate and Caring
  • Training Junior Team Members
  • Admissions and Discharge Processes
  • IV Administration

Certification

  • Registered Professional Nurse License- Louisiana (In process)
  • Registered Professional Nurse License - University Of State Of New-York
  • State License Nurse -Haiti

Languages

French
Native or Bilingual
spanish
Elementary
English
Full Professional

Timeline

Registered Nurse Supervisor

Sarazin Health Center
01.2019 - 11.2019

Nurse Instructor

Bon Samaritain International School Of Nursing
06.2018 - 12.2018

Data Auditor

Logic Organization, Haiti
05.2018 - 01.2020

Nurse Extern, Medical-Surgical Unit

La Paix University Hospital
10.2017 - 05.2020

Master of Science - Health Care Management

University of New Orleans

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University Adventist of Haiti
  • Registered Professional Nurse License- Louisiana (In process)
  • Registered Professional Nurse License - University Of State Of New-York
  • State License Nurse -Haiti
Barbara Michel