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Michael White

Cambridge Springs,PA

Summary

Talented Manager with expert team leadership, planning and organizational skills built during successful career. Smoothly equip employees to independently handle daily functions and meet customer needs. Diligent trainer and mentor with exceptional management abilities and results-driven approach. Insightful Manager with experience directing and improving operations through effective employee motivational strategies and strong policy enforcement. Proficient in best practices, market trends and regulatory requirements of industry operations. Talented leader with analytical approach to business planning and day-to-day problem-solving. Dedicated nursing professional with history of meeting hospital and nursing home goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care. Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. 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. Qualified Pa Board-Certified Registered Nurse experienced in delivering high-quality care to patients in medical settings. Proven leader when working to unite and guide nursing teams toward achieving care goals, improving patient satisfaction and adapting to continuous health system changes. Reliable employee seeking employment. Offering excellent communication and good judgment.

Overview

45
45
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner/operator/manager/maintenance/book Keeper

The Ice Cream Cottage
Saegertown, PA
08.2016 - Current
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
  • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
  • Adjusted job assignments and schedules to keep pace with dynamic business needs, factoring in processes, employee knowledge and customer demands.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
  • Evaluated employees' strengths and assigned tasks based upon experience and training.

Registered Nurse/ Icu and Er/Supervisor

Medical Staffing Network/ Agency
Erie, PA
01.2000 - 10.2015
  • Managed infection control and critical incidents and made procedural changes and improvements.
  • Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
  • Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
  • Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.

Registered Nurse / Icu/ Emergency Department

Meadville Medical Center
Meadville , PA
07.2009 - 08.2014
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
  • 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.
  • Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
  • Monitored medication dosages to prevent critical and potentially fatal patient incidents.
  • Delivered important IV and venous medications to control symptoms and provide effective treatments.
  • Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
  • Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
  • Cared for as many as 8 patients each day, quickly identifying concerns, controlling symptoms and providing expert emergency care.
  • Collaborated with law enforcement on criminal cases by quickly reporting injuries and collecting needed evidence.
  • Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
  • Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
  • Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
  • Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
  • Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
  • Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
  • Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
  • Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
  • Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
  • Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
  • Strengthened training and nursing knowledge by taking part in continuing education programs and workshops.
  • Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
  • Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
  • Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.

Registered Nurse/Shift Team Leader

SCI Albion
Albion, PA
07.1993 - 03.2000

* Assessed inmate needs and provided exceptional inmate care

*Administered meds and therapeutic treatments to inmates

*Collaborated with institutional medical director and psychiatrist to provide adequate/ appropriate care to inmates.

*Assess and identify emergency medical conditions with inmates/ provide emergency/life sustaining treatment until ambulance arrived including coding inmates using Cpr and Advanced cardiac life support

  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
  • Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
  • Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet inmate needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
  • Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
  • Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.

Registered Nurse ICU/ER/Nursing Home Supervisor

QPS{ Quality Professional Staffing}
Cortland, OH
05.1990 - 03.1999
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
  • Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
  • Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
  • Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
  • Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
  • Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
  • Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
  • Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
  • Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
  • Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
  • Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
  • Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care in high-volume trauma center setting.
  • Delivered proper care to victims of domestic violence at urgent care clinic.
  • Performed arterial cut-downs, inserted central lines and inserted endotracheal tubes as part of trauma team.

Registered Nurse Cardiac Stepdown Unit

Hamot Medical Center
Erie, PA
05.1990 - 07.1993
  • Maintained detailed records of patient conditions, reactions and progress in alignment with physician orders.
  • Liaised with patients following cardiothoracic surgical procedures, providing support and education on post-surgical care.
  • Changed dressings, cleaned wounds and monitored vital signs of up to 24 patients concurrently with focus on quality care.
  • Contributed to 24 bed facility's top ranking in cardiovascular and thoracic patient care.
  • Improved nursing care by identifying and targeting procedural gaps.
  • Administered nursing care to cardiac patients undergoing diagnostic, therapeutic or emergency services.
  • Conducted initial assessments, documented findings in patient records and notified physicians of abnormal findings.
  • Administered medication, pain management and analysis of patient responses to interventions to improve individual performance.
  • Prioritized and revised patient care activities based on acuity of symptoms and patient preferences.
  • Assisted in diagnosis and treatment of conditions such as unstable angina, cardiomyopathy, coronary artery disease, and cardiac dysrhythmia.
  • Assessed patients, collecting data and prioritizing cases in accordance with standards, policies, procedures and guidelines.
  • Produced care plans in alignment with physical, psychosocial and learning needs of patients, achieving commendations for compassionate treatment.
  • Supported healthcare team by maintaining responsibility for electrocardiogram monitoring, defibrillation and cardio rehabilitation training.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
  • Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
  • Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
  • Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
  • Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
  • Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
  • Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
  • Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
  • Strengthened training and nursing knowledge by taking part in continuing education programs and clinical workshops.
  • Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
Edinboro, PA
05.1990

High School Diploma -

Cambridge Springs High School
Cambridge Springs, PA
06.1985

Skills

  • Staff Management
  • Strategic planning
  • Operations management
  • Budgeting
  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Financial Management
  • Employee Supervision
  • Critical Thinking
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Time Management
  • Decision Making
  • Employee Work Scheduling
  • Patient Care Assessment
  • Clinical Staff Management
  • Nursing Operations Management
  • Problem Resolution

References

Dr. Curtis Garrison Meadville pa 901-351-0092

Dave Schwab corrections officer SCI Cambridge Springs 814-460-9533

Doug Cummings Plastics Engineer Lord Corp Cambridge Springs 330-219-6698

Timeline

Owner/operator/manager/maintenance/book Keeper

The Ice Cream Cottage
08.2016 - Current

Registered Nurse / Icu/ Emergency Department

Meadville Medical Center
07.2009 - 08.2014

Registered Nurse/ Icu and Er/Supervisor

Medical Staffing Network/ Agency
01.2000 - 10.2015

Registered Nurse/Shift Team Leader

SCI Albion
07.1993 - 03.2000

Registered Nurse ICU/ER/Nursing Home Supervisor

QPS{ Quality Professional Staffing}
05.1990 - 03.1999

Registered Nurse Cardiac Stepdown Unit

Hamot Medical Center
05.1990 - 07.1993

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Edinboro University of Pennsylvania

High School Diploma -

Cambridge Springs High School
Michael White