Michaela McIntosh
Pittsburgh,United States
Summary
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. Ambitious Board Certified Registered Nurse with exceptional background of performance. Expert in all aspects of patient care with success in working with multidisciplinary teams to create care plans focused on helping patients recover from medical or surgical procedures and manage complex mental disorders. Accomplished in leading unit-based groups to improve delivery of care and patient satisfaction.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse, MICU
Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center
11.2021 - 05.2022
- 48-60hrs/week
- Paralyzed, proned, and sedated covid patients.
- Produced care plans in alignment with physical, psychosocial and learning needs of patients, achieving commendations for compassionate treatment.
- Administered medication, pain management and analysis of patient responses to interventions to improve individual performance.
- Assessed patients, collecting data and prioritizing cases in accordance with standards, policies, procedures and guidelines.
- Cared for culturally-diverse patients, liaising with family members and specialists to address changing needs and enhance individual experience.
- Contributed to the development of plans of care, pursued continuous quality enhancement of clinical practice, and participated in scientific inquiry and data collection.
Travel Nurse
GO Healthcare Staffing
09.2021 - 11.2021
- 48-60hrs/week
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Documented all elements of care and updated patient charts and confidential files to reflect changes in care plans, interventions applied and observations.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion
Registered Nurse, CVICU
Jefferson Hospital
05.2021 - Current
- 16hrs/month
- Charge nurse experience watching over 4-6 nurses, 1 nursing assistant.
- On the unit council committee.
- Taking care of patients with impellas, and patients on crrt.
- Taking care of fresh open heart patients.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharge support.
- Assisted in diagnosis and treatment of conditions such as unstable angina, cardiomyopathy, coronary artery disease, and cardiac dysrhythmia.
- Manage care of Balloon Pumps, Swans, Central lines, Arterial lines, and chest tubes
Registered Nurse, ICU
Excela Health
05.2020 - 05.2021
- 36hrs/week
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
- Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
- Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Registered Nurse, CICU, MSICU
ProLink Healthcare
11.2022 - Current
- 48-60hrs/week
- Taking care of patients who are fresh open hearts, crrt, peritoneal dialysis.
- demonstrates the ability to multi-task as well as respond to and prioritize changing patient care needs, identify emergency conditions and take prompt appropriate actions.
- assumes the role of Patient Care Managers, utilizing an interdisciplinary team approach to ensure high quality, cost-effective patient outcomes.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
Nursing Assistant
Allegheny General Hospital
10.2017 - 11.2019
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
- Engaged in housekeeping tasks by replacing linens and cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms.
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
Nursing Assistant
Select Hospital
03.2012 - 10.2016
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Engaged in housekeeping tasks by replacing linens and cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms.
Education
BSN - Nursing
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN07.2021
Diploma of Nursing - Nursing
West Penn Hospital School of Nursing
Pittsburgh05.2020
Skills
- Intravenous Therapy
- Preventative Health
- Acute Care Expertise
- Infection Control Measures
- Personal Care Needs
Certification
ACLS, BLS, Stroke
Additional Information
PA License #- RN735619
Timeline
Registered Nurse, CICU, MSICU
ProLink Healthcare
11.2022 - Current
Nurse, MICU
Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center
11.2021 - 05.2022
Travel Nurse
GO Healthcare Staffing
09.2021 - 11.2021
Registered Nurse, CVICU
Jefferson Hospital
05.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse, ICU
Excela Health
05.2020 - 05.2021
Nursing Assistant
Allegheny General Hospital
10.2017 - 11.2019
Nursing Assistant
Select Hospital
03.2012 - 10.2016
BSN - Nursing
Capella University
Diploma of Nursing - Nursing
West Penn Hospital School of Nursing