Leigh Ann Michael

• RN CM on a 30 Bed Oncology/Medical Unit
• Provided emotional support to patients coping with chronic illness or end-of-life decisions, fostering resilience during difficult times.
• Managed complex cases involving multiple comorbidities, requiring close monitoring and coordination of various healthcare services.
• Educated patients and families on available community resources, facilitating access to necessary support services.

• RN Case Manager in a 70 Bed Long term acute care, critical illness hospital.
• Served as a key liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers, fostering open communication and trust among all parties involved in the care process.
• Implemented evidence-based practices to improve overall clinical performance and patient outcomes.
• Monitored patient progress closely, adjusting care plans as necessary to meet evolving health requirements.

Travel RN Case Manager on a 17 bed Level I Trauma ICU.

• Collaborated closely with physicians to develop individualized treatment plans, supporting optimal patient outcomes.
• Conducted thorough assessments of patients'' needs, enabling more accurate diagnoses and targeted interventions.
• Improved interdisciplinary communication, establishing standardized protocols for sharing patient information.

Travel RN Case Manager on a 20 Bed Level I Trauma ICU.

• Educated patients and families on available community resources, facilitating access to necessary support services.
• Streamlined discharge planning processes, ensuring a smoother transition for patients back to their homes or other facilities.

• Travel RN Case Manager on a Level I Trauma ICU.
• Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
• Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.

Travel RN Case Manager/40 Bed Orthopedic Unit

• Conducted comprehensive assessments of patient needs to inform effective care planning.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.

Hospice RN: Home & General Inpatient

• Established and maintained successful relationships with patients, families and physicians by utilizing exemplary communication and active listening skills.
• Provided emotional support to patients and their families during the end-of-life process, promoting dignity and comfort.
• Collaborated with physicians to optimize medication regimens for symptom control in terminally ill patients.

RN Case Manager on a 30 Bed Med/Surg Unit

• Educated patients and families on available community resources, facilitating access to necessary support services.
• Enhanced team efficiency, providing training and guidance to junior case managers and nursing staff.
• Streamlined case management processes, reducing time for care plan development and implementation.

• Program development for Lactation Consultant: Mother/Baby, NICU, Pediatrics.
• Spearheaded efforts to secure grant funding for new program development and expansion initiatives.
• Conducted research on labor market trends to inform program development and service offerings.
• Developed visually engaging marketing materials to support product launches and promotions.

Hospice RN: Home Hospice & General Inpatient Hospice.

Program Manager Birth - Three Program, Marketing Coordinator, WIC Nurse.

Oncology/Medical Unit/Chemo Certified

RN Staff Nurse-Cardiac Critical Care Unit.