MICHAELA HAWKINS
Erie
Summary
Highly compassionate and cooperative healthcare provider dedicated to offering empathetic patient care and fostering positive relationships. Adept at collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement effective care plans, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
Fairview Manor
Erie, PA
08.2024 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess complex situations, develop solutions, and implement interventions when needed.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to deliver quality care.
- Followed medication management procedures to comply with state and company guidelines.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress notes and treatments administered.
- Provided direct patient care such as wound dressing changes, administering medications and IV therapy.
WOUND NURSE
Fairview Manor
Erie, PA
03.2025 - 11.2025
- Educated patients on homecare instructions regarding wound dressings, medications, activity levels and nutrition guidelines.
- Monitored patient progress, adjusting treatment protocols based on clinical assessments.
- Administered topical medications as prescribed by physician per policy guidelines.
- Demonstrated expertise in wound assessment, management and documentation.
- Collaborated with physicians, therapists and other healthcare providers to ensure best possible outcomes for patients.
- Exhibited excellent interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with patients and their families about wound care plans.
- Identified potential complications associated with wounds such as infection or delayed healing.
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT
Fairview Manor
Fairview, PA
03.2022 - 08.2024
- Delivered direct care to patients, assisting with bathing, feeding, and grooming tasks.
- Completed daily documentation and charts regarding patient care and input reports into practice databases.
- Utilized PPE appropriately and followed patient safety and infection control guidelines.
- Followed HIPAA regulations to maintain confidentiality of sensitive medical and personal information.
- Observed changes in patient status and response and immediately communicated concerns to nursing staff.
Patient Care Technician
UPMC
Erie, PA
08.2022 - 02.2023
- Provided direct patient care, ensuring comfort and adherence to safety protocols.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Performed blood draws, EKGs, and other diagnostic tests accurately and efficiently for prompt analysis by healthcare professionals.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
Education
ASN - Nursing Candidate
Mercyhurst College
Erie, PA, US01-2027
LPN - Nursing
Mercyhurst College
Erie, PA, US08-2024
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA - undefined
Fairview High School
US06-2021
Skills
- Direct patient care
- Medication administration
- Clinical judgment
- Emergency response
- Patient assessments
- Clinical documentation
- HIPAA compliance
- Immunization administration
- Palliative care
- Wound care
- Compassionate care
- EMR / EHR
Certification
LPN, IV Certified
Timeline
WOUND NURSE
Fairview Manor
03.2025 - 11.2025
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
Fairview Manor
08.2024 - Current
Patient Care Technician
UPMC
08.2022 - 02.2023
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT
Fairview Manor
03.2022 - 08.2024
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA - undefined
Fairview High School
ASN - Nursing Candidate
Mercyhurst College
LPN - Nursing
Mercyhurst College