Kathie Michaud

• Worked as an admission screener for admissions to the short-term rehab unit and also the long-term care units

Also worked as a nurse manager for many years running long-term care units, short term, rehab unit, and the brain injury unit

• Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care plans.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop effective patient care strategies.
• Assisted in admissions, discharges, and transfers ensuring smooth transitions for patients.
• Documented patient assessments, interventions, and responses accurately in medical records.
• Provided emotional support and counseling to patients facing health challenges.
• Trained new nursing staff on protocols, procedures, and patient care standards.
• Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
• Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
• Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
• Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
• Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
• Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
• Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
• Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
• Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
• Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
• Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
• Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
• Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
• Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.