Kelly Michna
Bastrop,TX
Summary
Registered Nurse with multi-year experience delivering patient care, medication administration, and treatment implementation. Detail-oriented, responsive, and proficient in routine care and emergency response. Focus on safe clinical practice and consistent patient outcomes.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
School Nurse
Bastrop ISD
08.2021 - Current
- Develop and implement individualized healthcare plans (IHPs) and review outcomes from skilled and direct nursing care for medically fragile students to support safe school integration.
- Provide direct care using assessment skills, the nursing process, individualized healthcare plans (IHPs), and established school health protocols; provide health counseling and instruction to individual students.
- Advocate for student health needs through collaboration with families and healthcare professionals to support appropriate care and services.
- Assess student concerns, communicate with parents regarding individual students, and complete referrals and follow-up as needed.
- Serve as liaison between school personnel, family, healthcare professionals, and community partners.
- Work closely with campus principals and staff to support healthy school environment and meet health needs of general student population and students with identified health conditions.
- Participate in admission review and dismissal committee (ARD) meetings to develop individualized healthcare plans (IHPs) for students with identified health needs and coordinate with district personnel to implement IEP goals.
- Communicate with parents regarding individual students and serve as liaison between school personnel, families, healthcare professionals, and community partners for timely referrals and follow-up.
- Administer medications to students according to district policy and procedures.
- Perform tube feeding, urinary catheterization, and other medical procedures within scope of registered nurse practice and according to district policy and procedures.
- Establish and implement effective procedures for mandatory screening programs and required report submission.
- Advise campus administration during crisis situations or emergencies and participate in assessment and reporting of suspected child abuse.
- Conducted home visits to assess and address student health concerns, strengthen family communication, and support student well-being.
- Participate in development of campus health education curriculum, educate faculty and staff on health topics as needed, and provide health education to individuals and groups, including campus communication to parents and local community regarding health issues.
- Work with health services coordinator and/or assistant head nurse(s) to develop and coordinate ongoing evaluation of campus health programs and revise practices based on findings; develop and recommend campus policies and procedures that promote health and wellness for students and staff.
- Supervise, train, and participate in evaluation of LVNs and other staff assigned delegated student health tasks.
- Coordinate and deliver training for school employees serving as unlicensed diabetes care assistants and evaluate unlicensed diabetes care assistants.
RN for Seguin Regional HUB
Bluebonnet Trails Community Services
09.2019 - 04.2021
- Monitored and administered medications, conducted client assessments, collected laboratory samples, interpreted results, and educated clients and families about medications, mental illness, and mental health.
- Managed care and treatment of clients according to professional, legal, and ethical nursing standards to promote health and well-being.
- Monitored and administered medications, conducted client assessments, collected laboratory samples, and interpreted results to inform treatment decisions.
- Provided care and treatment to clients according to accepted professional, legal, and ethical nursing standards.
- Performed professional nursing and administrative duties in assigned locations to ensure quality patient care.
RN Outreach Behavioral Health Nurse
Gulf Bend Center
08.2014 - 09.2019
- Diagnosed medical and psychiatric statuses of patients, recommending tailored treatment options to improve patient outcomes.
- Developed and executed comprehensive nursing care plans for patients in collaboration with the healthcare team.
- Collaborated with psychiatrist and case management team to develop individualized recovery plans, ensuring alignment with patient goals.
- Conducted intake assessments through patient and relative interviews to gather comprehensive case histories, enhancing understanding of patient needs.
- Assist the patient in understanding the nature of his/her psychiatric disease(Bipolar, Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective, and Depression) and the need for treatment
- Administer and document reactions to psychotropic drugs and other medications per the physician's orders
- Documented all patient information according to Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) requirements.
RN Office Nurse
Coastal Skin and Wellness Center
07.2013 - 07.2014
- Educated patients and families on diagnoses and treatments, assisting physician/PA with biopsies and surgeries to enhance patient care
- Informed patients of diagnoses and treatment plans, ensuring understanding of medication recommendations
- Evaluated lab results and skin tests to support accurate patient diagnoses and inform treatment decisions
- Transcribed, maintained, and updated accurately medical records
- Biologic medications in the treatment of psoriasis
Charge Nurse/Medical Surgical Nurse
Yoakum Community Hospital
03.2009 - 04.2013
- Led and supported nursing staff to ensure high-quality patient care
- Collaborated with doctors on patient progress and communicated critical updates
- Coordinated care with nursing and auxiliary staff to enhance patient outcomes
- Delivered oral and IV medications and treatments according to facility protocol
- Directing admissions, discharges, and the general flow of patients
- Executed ECG procedures accurately
Director
Horizon Health at Yoakum Community Hospital
11.2009 - 05.2011
- Oversaw hospital contract with HHC and Client, aligning operations with strategic goals.
- Sustained hospital contractual relationship with HHC/Client, ensuring compliance and service continuity.
- Communicated monthly updates to the client hospital and HHC on program progress and outcomes.
- Maintaining a monthly budget
- Delegated tasks to Social Worker and community team
- Conducted psychiatric assessments for patients
- Education Manager
LVN Clinic Nurse
Gulf Bend Center
06.2004 - 07.2008
- Administered medications and reported effects to psychiatrist, ensuring optimal therapeutic outcomes
- Monitored effectiveness and side effects of medications
- Administered medications and educated psychiatric clients and families
- Monitored clients' symptoms per TIMA algorithm for schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and major depressive disorder, reporting findings to psychiatrist for informed treatment decisions
Education
Associate's Degree - Nursing
Excelsior College
01-2010
Licensed Vocational Nursing -
Victoria College
08-1996
Timeline
School Nurse
Bastrop ISD
08.2021 - Current
RN for Seguin Regional HUB
Bluebonnet Trails Community Services
09.2019 - 04.2021
RN Outreach Behavioral Health Nurse
Gulf Bend Center
08.2014 - 09.2019
RN Office Nurse
Coastal Skin and Wellness Center
07.2013 - 07.2014
Director
Horizon Health at Yoakum Community Hospital
11.2009 - 05.2011
Charge Nurse/Medical Surgical Nurse
Yoakum Community Hospital
03.2009 - 04.2013
LVN Clinic Nurse
Gulf Bend Center
06.2004 - 07.2008
Associate's Degree - Nursing
Excelsior College
Licensed Vocational Nursing -
Victoria College