Michael Coleman
Oldtown,FL
Summary
Adaptable medical professional demonstrating expertise and knowledge through 15 years in healthcare roles. Committed to leading highly effective teams to delivering exceptional patient care. Eager to learn and further my career through completing a well respected BSN program.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Charge Nurse
Cross City Rehab
11.2020 - Current
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
- Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
Owner/Operator
OnPoint Healthcare Staffing
07.2018 - 12.2020
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Established foundational processes for business operations.
- Trained and developed team members to build human capital.
Charge Nurse
Tri County Nursing Home
12.2016 - 05.2018
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes, and treatment implementations.
- Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
- Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health, and organizational regulations.
- Developed and maintained close relationships with patients and families to facilitate smooth communications, provide encouragement and build trust.
- Supervised patient admissions and discharges from hospital to home care, rehabilitative facility, or self-care.
- Worked with patients diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes or sepsis to asses needs and determine best options for care.
- Cared for patients' wounds and changed dressings.
Charge Nurse
Cross City Rehab
05.2015 - 12.2016
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
- Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
- Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health, and organizational regulations.
- Developed and maintained close relationships with patients and families to facilitate smooth communications, provide encouragement and build trust.
- Supervised patient admissions and discharges from hospital to home care, rehabilitative facility, or self-care.
- Worked with patients diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes or sepsis to asses needs and determine best options for care.
- Cared for patients' wounds and changed dressings.
Combat Medic (68W)
US Army Reserve
10.2007 - 01.2010
- Acted as team leader and took responsibility for scene and unit management to maximize integrated support of patients.
- Perfected careful handling, lifting and moving of patients from point of incident to stretcher, ambulance or helicopter.
- Recognized and treated medical conditions with proven techniques, equipment and knowledge of medical and military protocols.
- Assessed needs and conditions of assigned patients and gathered critical patient health information.
EMT-Basic
Dixie County Emergency Services
12.2004 - 09.2005
- Remained up to date with current standards of care, equipment functions and certifications, licenses and registrations.
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Protected self and others to prevent risk of communicable diseases and comply with safety regulations and procedures.
- Administered basic life and advanced life support to patients at scene, en route to hospital and pre-hospital settings.
- Determined medical and safety requirements at emergency scene by assessing medical status of ill or injured persons.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Responded to emergencies by choosing route, observing traffic conditions and avoiding dangerous situations by maintaining communications with dispatcher.
- Removed victims from vehicles or scene of accident or catastrophe and assisted in transfer to receiving facilities.
- Observed patient behavior to report changes to medical personnel.
- Collaborated with medical doctors and other healthcare professionals.
- Immobilized patient for placement on stretcher and ambulance transport.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families.
- Assessed medical conditions of patients in pre-hospital settings.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Santa Fe College
Gainesville, FL12.2023
Associate of Arts - General Health Sciences
Santa Fe College
Gainesville, FL12.2021
No Degree - Practical Nursing
Santa Fe College
Gainesville, FL05.2015
No Degree - Health Care Specialist (Combat Medic)
Academy of Health Science
Fort Sam Houston, TX12.2008
No Degree - EMS
Florida Gateway College
Lake City, FL12.2004
High School Diploma -
Dixie County High School
Cross City, FL05.2000
Skills
- Shared Governance
- Chronic Disease Management
- Patient Advocacy
- Case Management
- Patient Assessments
- Direct Patient Care
- Staff Management
- Data Collection
- Health Education
- Patient Management
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Medication Distribution
References
Dr. John Brandt MD.
Medical Director
1(352)514-6476
Cross City Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
583 NE 351 Hwy
Cross City, FL 32638
Mrs. Kristy Perry, MSN, RN, CNOR
Clinical Coordinator NT OR
UF Health Shands
Hacklk@shands.UFH.edu
Ms. Jillian Paulk
Regional Director of Nursing
1(352)440-0123
Cross City Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
583 NE 351 Hwy
Cross City, FL 32638
Timeline
Charge Nurse
Cross City Rehab
11.2020 - Current
Owner/Operator
OnPoint Healthcare Staffing
07.2018 - 12.2020
Charge Nurse
Tri County Nursing Home
12.2016 - 05.2018
Charge Nurse
Cross City Rehab
05.2015 - 12.2016
Combat Medic (68W)
US Army Reserve
10.2007 - 01.2010
EMT-Basic
Dixie County Emergency Services
12.2004 - 09.2005
Associate of Science - Nursing
Santa Fe College
Associate of Arts - General Health Sciences
Santa Fe College
No Degree - Practical Nursing
Santa Fe College
No Degree - Health Care Specialist (Combat Medic)
Academy of Health Science
No Degree - EMS
Florida Gateway College
High School Diploma -
Dixie County High School
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