Michaela Shouldis
Portland,OR
Summary
Highly skilled and adaptable Registered Nurse with extensive experience in emergency, labor and delivery, and travel nursing, notably with Aya Healthcare. Excelled in fast-paced environments, demonstrating strong clinical reasoning and compassionate patient care. AWHONN certified, with a talent for mentoring staff and improving patient outcomes. Recognized for excellence with a Daisy Award nomination.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Travel Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
06.2021 - Current
- Demonstrated adaptability when assigned to different units or shifts as needed, seamlessly integrating into diverse healthcare teams while maintaining exceptional performance levels.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Prevented complications in critical situations by promptly recognizing symptoms and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Safeguarded patient privacy rights through diligent compliance with HIPAA regulations during all interactions with medical records and personal information.
- Upheld high standards of documentation accuracy by meticulously recording patient progress notes and updating electronic medical records as necessary to maintain a complete and accurate account of each patient''s care journey.
- Ensured optimal patient safety by adhering to strict infection control measures and following evidence-based practices.
- Mentored new nursing staff members in best-practice techniques, fostering a supportive team environment conducive to professional growth.
- Expedited treatment times for emergency cases through rapid assessment and coordination with medical professionals, resulting in timely interventions.
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
UNC REX Medical Center
03.2020 - 06.2021
- Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
- Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
- Assessed infant health directly after birth using APGAR and monitored health for specified amount of time for any changes in status.
- Managed epidural analgesia infusions and monitored vital signs during labor and delivery.
- Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between prenatal care, labor, delivery, postpartum care, ensuring continuity of care for patients.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Vidant Medical Center
07.2019 - 03.2020
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- 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.
- Acted as a resource for colleagues by sharing clinical expertise, participating in educational opportunities, and serving as a preceptor for new nurses joining the Emergency Department team.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Upheld professional nursing standards and ethical principles when advocating for patients'' rights, respecting their autonomy, and maintaining confidentiality at all times.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Oklahoma Wesleyan University
Bartlesville, OK05.2019
Skills
- Electronic Fetal Heart Rate Interpretation
AWHONN Advanced Fetal Monitoring Certified
- ACLS Certified
- BLS Certified
- NRP Certified
- Daisy Award Nominee
Timeline
Travel Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
06.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
UNC REX Medical Center
03.2020 - 06.2021
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Vidant Medical Center
07.2019 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Oklahoma Wesleyan University