Michael Higley
Edwardsburg,MI
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced and rapidly changing environments. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse - Interventional Radiology (IR)
Elkhart General Hospital
06.2023 - Current
- Providing care for patient’s pre, intra, and post procedures for all vascular procedures.
- Collaborating with patient, family and healthcare team in implementing plan for patient care, daily scheduling, and management of cases
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Elkhart General Hospital
07.2020 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Ohio Northern University
Ada, OH05-2020
Skills
- HIPAA education
- Managing Life-sustaining machines and Treatments
- Chest pain management and care
- Direct nursing care
- Complex Problem-solving and communication skills
- Strong clinical judgment
- IR and ER experience
Certification
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- TNCC - Trauma Nursing Core Course
- ATCN - Advanced Trauma Care for Nurses
- NIHSS - National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale
Timeline
Registered Nurse - Interventional Radiology (IR)
Elkhart General Hospital
06.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Elkhart General Hospital
07.2020 - Current
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Ohio Northern University
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