Desiree Michie
The Bronx,NY
Summary
Compassionate and hard-working Geriatric nurse with proven clinical knowledge, supportive bedside manner, and sound nursing judgment. Possesses strong leadership ability, extremely reliable, punctual, and prepared. Establishes positive rapport with patients, family, and peers and is always eager to learn new skills. Wanting to build long-term professional relationships and expand my nursing skills while learning and promoting favorable patient outcomes.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Isabella Geriatric Center, MJHS
Bronx, NY
11.2021 - Current
- Charge nurse for a 45 bed unit, provide supervision and training for LPNs and CNAs.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Created, implement and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Conduct physical exams to assess patient health needs and problems
- Educate patients and families on preventative services such as health screenings, medications and disease prevention.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes and coordinate related paperwork.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Isabella Geriatric Center, MJHS
Bronx, NY
08.2002 - 11.2021
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Assisted resident with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN07-2022
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Hostos Community College of The City University of New York
The Bronx, NY01-2021
Skills
CPR certified
EMR updating
Patient evaluation
Wound care
Monitor vital signs
Administer medication
Tracheostomy care
Seizure management
Sterilization techniques mastery
Patient education and counseling
Certification
BLS Certification 11/2021
Mandated Reporter Training 2.0 Contact Hours
01/2020
COVID-19 Training Certificate
01/2020
Infection-Control Certificate 4.25 Contact Hours
01/2019
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Isabella Geriatric Center, MJHS
11.2021 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Isabella Geriatric Center, MJHS
08.2002 - 11.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Hostos Community College of The City University of New York
BLS Certification 11/2021
Mandated Reporter Training 2.0 Contact Hours
01/2020
COVID-19 Training Certificate
01/2020
Infection-Control Certificate 4.25 Contact Hours
01/2019
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