MICHAELA PETRONE
Dr. Louis Bucky - Plastic Surgery
Philadelphia,PA
1
Certification
29
years of professional experience
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse 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.
Work History
ED Coordinator of Patient Care Services
3 Years 7 Months- Management of daily unit operations including ensuring a safe working environment, working equipment and availability of necessary supplies.
- Support nursing staff to ensure efficient operations
- Facilitate a team environment.
- Delegate to ensure staff feel supported especially with critical assignments
- Manage patient flow of the department
- Assisting the ED Manager and Administrative Supervisor with daily leadership in the department.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
14 Years 7 Months- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients and informed physician to create a focused treatment plan for patient.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
Registered Nurse
8 Years 3 Months- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Managed care for post-operative patients from initial recovery through discharge.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
Per Diem Registered Nurse
13 Years- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit to achieve optimal outcomes.
Registered Nurse, Oncology
8 Years 9 Months- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented progress of individuals participating in clinical trials.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
Surgical ICU Registered Nurse
4 Years 7 Months- Delivered outstanding patient care in a surgical critical care unit.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on post-operative care and recovery strategies.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
1 Year 8 Months- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Managed patient pain relief and sedation by providing non-pharmacological and pharmacological interventions.
- Managed care for post-operative patients from initial recovery through discharge.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Education
Skills
Communication
Interpersonal Skills
Empathy
Adaptability & Flexibility
Collaboration & Teamwork
Reliability
Certification
- PA Licensure, June 1997
- FLA Licensure, July 2020
- ACLS
- PALS
- BLS
Timeline
ED Coordinator of Patient Care Services
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
01.2023 - CurrentRead More
Registered Nurse
Dr. Louis Bucky - Plastic Surgery
05.2018 - CurrentRead More
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
01.2012 - CurrentRead More
Per Diem Registered Nurse
The Hospital Of The University Of Pennsylvania
05.2008 - 05.2021Read More
Registered Nurse, Oncology
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
04.2003 - 01.2012Read More
Surgical ICU Registered Nurse
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
09.1998 - 04.2003Read More
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Allegheny University (Graduate) Hospital
07.1997 - 03.1999Read More
Thomas Jefferson University
Bachelor of Science from Nursing Education
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