Michael Shaw
Gautier,MS
Summary
Provided analysis through chart reviews. Provided an organized and systematic approach to improve performance, quality, and patient outcomes. Identified and collaboratively championed Clinical practice guideline change, improved revenue initiatives. Developed staff and physician recognition initiatives for excellence in Stroke and STEMI care. Represented ED in several committees.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Performance Improvement/Quality Review Nurse ED
Singing River Health System
Ocean Springs , MS
05.2015 - 10.2018
- Orchestrated quality improvement initiatives in order to improve patient outcomes through evidence based best practice.
- Implemented practice/policy change working closely with System Nurse Practice Council that safely improved through-put times and increased Nursing efficiency.
- Collaborated with our IT team to develop the Stroke Narrator documentation tool within Epic. This improved our Stroke compliance documentation by approximately 25% within the first month of implementation.
- Served as acting STEMI coordinator for approximately 2 years. Chaired bi-monthly meetings with Physicians, Hospital leadership, ED representation, EMS providers, Unit managers, ED educators, Clinical data management, and ED staff.
- Championed the current Pre-Hospital notification application (Pulsara) for arriving STEMI and Stroke patients.
- Performed chart audits on Joint Commission documentation requirements.
- Identified opportunities and implemented,through leadership, methods to improve those metrics to meet standards successfully.
- Developed staff recognition initiative providing recognition in excellent care for Stroke and STEMI patients.
Staff Nurse, Emergency Department
Singing River Health System
Ocean Springs , MS
09.1993 - 05.2015
- Provided direct patient care, to various presenting populations based on their emergency needs.
- Identified potential problems or issues that may arise during treatment, such as drug interactions or allergies, and provided appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining quality standards of care.
- Actively participated in departmental meetings, training sessions and educational seminars.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills while interacting with patients, families, physicians and other healthcare staff members.
- Served as charge nurse, preceptor, and student nurse preceptor.
- Maintained certifications of BLS, ACLS, TNCC, PALS.
- Served as founding member of System Nurse Quality Council.
- Provided care in emergency life threatening situations working collaboratively with Physicians and multi-disciplinary teams.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Provided excellent empathetic communication helping patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Staff RN
Singing River Health System
Gautier , MS
05.1992 - 09.1993
- Provided direct nursing care to patients of all ages in a variety of settings including medical and surgical units, and telemetry patients.
- Maintained accurate records regarding patient history, assessments, evaluations, treatments and procedures as per hospital policy requirements.
- Administered prescribed medications and monitored patient reactions while ensuring accuracy in medication dosages administered.
- Responded quickly and effectively to life-saving situations using nursing standards and protocols for treatment.
- Acted as relief Charge Nurse
Telemetry Technician
singing river health system
Ocean Springs , MS
05.1991 - 05.1992
- Monitored and analyzed telemetry strips for 30 bed Med-Surg unit.
- Assisted Nursing staff with direct patient care under the RN/LPN supervision.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Perkinston, MS05-1992
Skills
- Performance/Quality Review
- Provided solutions and implemented methods to improve Nursing performance with Stroke, STEMI, and other populations of patients
- Multi-disciplinary collaboration to improve quality, efficiency, and patient outcomes
- Provided ED physician feedback on stroke care compliance
- Nursing staff leadership
- EMR Systems (Epic) modifications ensuring staff had documentation tools that streamlined documentation and improved performance and quality
Affiliations
- Enjoy spending time in the outdoors with my children.
- Furniture artist hobby.
- Cooking
Certification
ACLS: Renewed 06/24.
Accomplishments
- Successful bringing the current EMS/Hospital application (Pulsara) to our organization.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Performance Improvement/Quality Review Nurse ED
Singing River Health System
05.2015 - 10.2018
Staff Nurse, Emergency Department
Singing River Health System
09.1993 - 05.2015
Staff RN
Singing River Health System
05.1992 - 09.1993
Telemetry Technician
singing river health system
05.1991 - 05.1992
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
ACLS: Renewed 06/24.
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