Donna Michel-Dow
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse with over 20 years in acute and long-term care. Expertise in patient assessment, medication administration, care plan coordination, and EMR documentation. Committed to delivering wellness-focused nursing support in IV therapy and health optimization.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Staff Nurse
Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center
Louisville, CO
10.2022 - 10.2024
- Coordinated care with physicians and clinical staff to prepare for treatment and implement interventions, ensuring continuity of care and improved patient outcomes.
- Reviewed physician orders and managed medications, ensuring patient safety through meticulous oversight and accurate administration.
- Provided timely medication administration to ensure patient compliance., tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Monitored nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients, tracking responses for adverse reactions.
- Read physician orders carefully to understand treatment protocols. and administered therapies, treatments and medications.
- Prioritized patient care assignments based on patient conditions to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Explained treatment procedures, medication side effects, and dietary instructions to patients, equipping them with knowledge for effective health management.
- Maintained reports to provide oncoming shift with full patient status.
RN Floor Nurse
North Suburban Hospital
Thornton, CO
03.1998 - 05.2022
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Collected lab specimens and interpreted diagnostic tests and lab results to inform patient care.
- Documented patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress, and medication side effects to ensure comprehensive care.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Supported patients' rights and values during care interactions. by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Maintained accurate patient charts throughout shifts for effective communication. throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Collaborated with medical team to develop and implement patient care plans, ensuring optimized treatment outcomes.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions and provided home care strategies.
- Provided emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients and caregivers to enhance patient well-being.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Planned post-treatment home care with doctors.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
RN Staff Nurse
Cherry Creek Nursing Home
Aurora, CO
04.1996 - 03.1998
- Reviewed physician orders and managed medications to enhance patient safety.
- Reviewed physician orders and managed medications, improving patient safety and reducing medication errors.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Maintained comprehensive reports to provide oncoming shift with complete patient status and continuity of care.
- Mentored new nurses on practices and procedures, contributing to improved patient outcomes and team competency.
RN Staff Nurse
Brandon Park Nursing Home
Brandon, UK
11.1993 - 11.1997
- Read physician orders and administered therapies, treatments and medications.
- Educated patients on treatment procedures, medication side effects, special diets, and physician instructions to enhance understanding and compliance.
- Collaborated in medication management and reviewed physician orders to enhance patient safety and ensure accurate treatment delivery.
- Maintained shift reports to inform oncoming staff of comprehensive patient status.
- Prioritized patient care assignments based on conditions to optimize treatment outcomes.
- Assessed patients to design and adjust treatment plans while proactively addressing daily needs for improved patient care.
RN Floor Nurse
Nursing home Alamogordo NM
Alamogordo, NM
- Completed healthcare training program.
- Gained foundational experience in healthcare environment.
- Left position due to long commute and road closures.
- Navigated frequent highway closures due to military maneuvers affecting commute to Alamogordo.
RN Floor Nurse
Memorial Medical Center
Las Cruces, NM
Education
Associate of Arts - Nursing Practice
University of New Mexico At Alamogordo
Alamogordo, NMSkills
- Medication administration
- Patient assessment
- Patient monitoring
- Medical screening
- Medication management
- Treatment planning
- Patient care coordination
- Care coordination
- Patient education
- Healthcare advocacy
- Electronic recordkeeping
- Healthcare management
- Critical thinking
- Excellent team player
- Team collaboration
- Conflict resolution
Timeline
RN Staff Nurse
Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center
10.2022 - 10.2024
RN Floor Nurse
North Suburban Hospital
03.1998 - 05.2022
RN Staff Nurse
Cherry Creek Nursing Home
04.1996 - 03.1998
RN Staff Nurse
Brandon Park Nursing Home
11.1993 - 11.1997
RN Floor Nurse
Memorial Medical Center
RN Floor Nurse
Nursing home Alamogordo NM
Associate of Arts - Nursing Practice
University of New Mexico At Alamogordo