Meshelle Fischer Rn Crrn
Roachdale,IN
Summary
Skilled RN with solid background working in high stress environments supervising RNs to deliver exceptional patient care and nursing support. Highly observant, detail-oriented and dedicated to high-quality, cost-effective healthcare. Certified in areas including rehabilitation. I have had CPI training yearly since 2000, am BLS certified. my license is a Compact Indiana RN license. Skilled brain injury nurse with a solid background working with psychiatric patients and patients with substance abuse disorders. Strong med surg and geriatric experience. Telehealth experience obtained during tenure of house supervisor at Hendricks Behavior Hospital..
Overview
1825
1825
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Floor Nurse
Franciscan Health Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville, IN
08.2023 - Current
- Provided emotional support for patients experiencing pain or stress due to illness or hospitalization.
- Assessed patient's medical needs to develop and implement care plans.
- Assisted physicians during examinations providing necessary instruments and equipment while maintaining sterile technique.
- Developed individualized patient-care plans based on physician instructions and nursing assessment of patient needs.
- Monitored, recorded, and reported symptoms and changes in patients' conditions.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care services including medications given and response to treatments.
- Participated in continuing education programs to stay current with best practices in nursing care.
- Responded quickly and effectively to life-saving situations using nursing standards and protocols for treatment.
- Performed physical examinations, diagnostic tests, and other procedures to assist physicians during treatment of illness or injury.
Registered Nurse
Hendricks Regional Health Hospital
Danville, IN
06.2021 - 03.2023
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions and provided home care strategies.
House Supervisor
Hendricks behavioral hospital
Plainfield , IN
05.2021 - 04.2022
- Completed daily rounds of nursing department to verify nursing service personnel performance alignment acceptable nursing standards.
- Provided patients with direct nursing care during periods of department short-staffing.
- Directed emergency response and crisis interventions.
- Maintained correct number of staffers to meet budget parameters while promoting high levels of patient care.
- Communicated conditions, changes and care updates between clinical staff and physicians.
- Answered questions and addressed concerns from employees promptly through email, phone and in person.
- Called upon staff members to discuss patient care and treatment.
- Enforced disease prevention protocols among staff members, patients and visitors.
- Investigated and reported accidents, leveraging new knowledge to improve protections for patients and staff.
- Managed cases and oversaw nursing care with strong commitment to offering patients optimal treatments, resources and quality care.
- Supervised nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
- Created and integrated new nursing protocols designed to improve patient outcomes while minimizing medical errors.
- Advised, coached and mentored experienced and student nurses on medical issues, crisis management and appropriate nursing interventions.
- Partnered with organizational and unit leaders to devise QA/QI initiatives, continuously improving delivery of care, patient outcomes and overall services.
- Initiated and monitored preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures to deliver exceptional care to every patient.
- Imparted medical, operational and patient care knowledge to junior nurses, supporting personal growth and enhancing professional development.
- Managed lab and testing activities to maintain efficiency.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery.
- Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs.
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Improved operations by working with team members and customers to find workable solutions.
- Motivated and encouraged team members to communicate more openly and constructively with each other.
- Created agendas and communication materials for team meetings.
Rn Charge Nurse
Rehabilitation hospital of indiana
Indianapolis, IN
02.201 - 08.2021
- Maintained comprehensive patient care plans and monitored staffs' implementation of physician's orders.
- Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
- Monitored delivery of patient care for entire unit, including implementation of care plans.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
- Administered injections, medications and wound care according to needs.
- Collaborated with physicians and nursing staff to deliver quality care.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and health maintenance.
- Presented information regarding diagnoses, conditions, illnesses, treatments and outcomes to patients and families in clear, easy-to-understand terminology.
- Educated patients, caregivers, and families on diagnoses, treatment and disease prevention.
- Managed patient admissions and hospital discharges to various settings, including home care, rehabilitation or self-care.
Weekend Supervisor
Parkwood healthcare
Lebanon, IN
05.2010 - 02.2011
- Maximized employee productivity by applying training and morale-building techniques.
- Assigned team members to tasks according to job knowledge and personal skills.
- Established and enforced clear goals to keep employees working collaboratively.
- Complied with company policies, objectives and communication goals.
- Provided ongoing training to address staff needs.
- Identified and corrected performance and personnel issues to reduce impact to business operations.
- Resolved customer complaints.
Operating Room RN Circulating Nurse
Clarion methodist
Indianapolis, IN
01.2009 - 06.2010
- Maintained adequate unit supplies to meet expected patient demands.
- Directly supported surgical team during procedures.
- Carried out nursing tasks safely to maintain high level of care that complied with organization's procedures and regulations.
- Handled specimens for laboratory testing and inspected containers for correct packaging and labeling.
- Prepared operating rooms to uphold strict asepsis standards.
- Anticipated surgeons' needs and maintained procedure sterility during operations by observing body language, movements and demeanors.
- Prepared operating rooms by setting out and verifying equipment and assessing for compliance with asepsis standards.
- Handled laboratory specimens and inspected containers for correct packaging and labeling.
Rn
Rehabilitation hospital of indiana
Indianapolis, IN
01.2004 - 02.2010
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Instructed patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment options and self-management to maintain continuity of care.
Lpn
Rehabilitation hospital of indiana
Indianapolis, IN
05.2000 - 11.2003
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
LPN Charge Nurse
Danville regional rehab
Danville, IN
10.1985 - 08.2000
- Delivered high level of care to every patient.
- Assessed and assisted patients with diverse range and comorbid chronic diagnoses, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes, and sepsis.
- Provided continuous assessment of patients in skilled unit from admission to discharge.
- Monitored patient status and treatment progress, reporting observations to physicians.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Excelsior
Albany NySome College (No Degree) - Practical Nursing
Coastal Carolina Community College
Jacksonville NcSkills
- Patient record auditing
- Patient assessments
- Patient care management
- Duty delegation
- Procedure development
- Talented in minor surgery assistance
- Acute and rehabilitative care
- Body mechanics knowledge
- Medication administration expert
- Diabetes management
- Diagnostic tools experience
- Medication and IV administration
- Broad medical terminology knowledge
- Colostomy care familiarity
- Intake and discharge
- IV drug therapy management
- Triaging patient concerns
- Geriatric treatment knowledge
Certification
certified rehabilitation registered nurse obtained June 2020
Timeline
RN Floor Nurse
Franciscan Health Crawfordsville
08.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Hendricks Regional Health Hospital
06.2021 - 03.2023
House Supervisor
Hendricks behavioral hospital
05.2021 - 04.2022
Weekend Supervisor
Parkwood healthcare
05.2010 - 02.2011
Operating Room RN Circulating Nurse
Clarion methodist
01.2009 - 06.2010
Rn
Rehabilitation hospital of indiana
01.2004 - 02.2010
Lpn
Rehabilitation hospital of indiana
05.2000 - 11.2003
LPN Charge Nurse
Danville regional rehab
10.1985 - 08.2000
Associate of Science - Nursing
Excelsior
Some College (No Degree) - Practical Nursing
Coastal Carolina Community College
Rn Charge Nurse
Rehabilitation hospital of indiana
02.201 - 08.2021