Lynette McMihelk
Fort Irwin,CA
Summary
Skilled Registered Nurse with focused experience in Emergency Department settings. Equipped with critical thinking and rapid decision-making skills, excelling at prioritizing patient care needs under high pressure situations. Known for exceptional communication and team collaboration abilities, consistently contributing to improved patient outcomes in previous roles. With front office experience
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
UC Davis
Sacramento, CA
01.2009 - 02.2023
- Developed individualized plans of care based on each patient's needs.
- Provided patient care according to established standards and protocols.
- Assisted with diagnostic tests such as X-rays, CT scans, ultrasounds.
- Utilized evidence-based practice guidelines for appropriate nursing interventions.
- Monitored cardiac rhythm strips and titrated vasoactive medications as ordered by physicians.
- Assessed changes in patient condition and notified physician as needed.
- Actively participated in staff meetings to discuss current trends in emergency nursing practices.
- Supported physicians during trauma resuscitations in the Emergency Department.
- Administered medications, intravenous fluids, treatments, and other therapies as prescribed by physicians.
- Educated patients and families about health maintenance and disease prevention.
- Conducted regular rounds throughout the department ensuring a safe environment for staff and patients.
- Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care.
- Upheld patient safety standards by preventing unauthorized access or incorrect dosage administration.
- Assisted in minor surgical procedures and provided post-operative care, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
- Observed nurse administration of oral, intramuscular, and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
Medical Receptionist
Dr Harris Dermatology
Detroit, MI
06.2001 - 11.2008
- Provided support to clinical staff during patient visits, including rooming patients, collecting vital signs and documenting chief complaints.
- Maintained supply inventory for office area, ordering items as needed and stocking shelves.
- Answered incoming calls, responding to inquiries from patients and other medical offices.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA regulations.
- Ordered office supplies as needed to maintain inventory levels.
- Verified insurance coverage for appointments and collected co-payments as required.
- Answered phones promptly and directed calls appropriately.
- Performed data entry tasks related to billing and collections procedures.
- Processed referrals for specialist care when requested by physicians or patients.
- Assisted with filing of medical records and documents, maintaining accurate electronic files.
- Scheduled patient appointments, verifying accuracy of appointment times with providers.
- Delivered high-quality administrative and customer service to sustain patient and work flows.
Education
BSN - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Sacramento, CA12-2008
Associate of Science - Medical Assisting
Intercoast Colleges
Anaheim, CA11-2007
Skills
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Medical Records Management
- Patient Assessments
- Airway Management
- Medication Administration
- Regulatory Compliance
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Care Coordination
- Documentation
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassionate Care
- Charting and clinical documentation
- Self Motivation
- Compassionate and Caring
- Time management abilities
- Unit Oversight
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
UC Davis
01.2009 - 02.2023
Medical Receptionist
Dr Harris Dermatology
06.2001 - 11.2008
BSN - Nursing
University of Phoenix
Associate of Science - Medical Assisting
Intercoast Colleges