Michaela Smith
New Enterprise,PA
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Nursing
East Freedom Surgical Associates
Duncansville, PA
11.2021 - Current
- Promoted from Registered Nurse position (hired in 2019) to DON in 2021.
- Managed changes in integrated health care delivery systems and technological innovations while keeping focus on quality of care.
- Inspected medical equipment regularly to ensure it is functioning properly before use by patients or staff members.
- Monitored changes in laws and regulations related to healthcare delivery services to ensure compliance with all applicable standards.
- Maintained awareness of government regulations, health insurance changes and financing options.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare providers to coordinate patient care plans.
- Maintained accurate records of staff certifications, licensure, continuing education credits.
- Advised physicians on best practices related to prescribing medications or treatments for patients under their care.
- Reviewed incident reports submitted by nurses related to any adverse events that occurred during their shift.
- Explained policies, procedures and services to patients.
- Developed and implemented nursing policies, procedures, and protocols to ensure patient safety.
- Served as a mentor for new nurses providing support during their transition into the organization.
- Organized educational programs for nurses such as seminars, lectures, workshops.
- Resolved conflicts among staff members in a professional manner while maintaining positive working relationships.
- Directed, supervised and evaluated medical, clerical or maintenance personnel.
- Recruited, hired and trained new medical and facility staff.
- Participated in interdisciplinary teams to discuss patient care issues or concerns and develop solutions as needed.
- Assessed competency of clinical staff to promote quality, continuity, and safety.
- Built work schedules and staff assignments, taking workload, space and equipment availability into consideration.
- Oversaw the daily operations of the nursing department including staffing, scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation.
- Provided clinical guidance and direction to nursing staff to ensure quality care was provided in a timely manner.
- Continued in a clinical role as well- circulated in the OR, worked in PACU (both pre op and recovery), and assisted with local procedures.
- Performs pre operative screening for scheduled patients.
- Implemented strategies for improving patient satisfaction scores in the nursing department on an ongoing basis.
- Worked as the ASC's Infection Preventionist, including policies and procedures, as well as timed audits.
- Worked as the ASC's Patient Safety Officer, including policies and procedures, as well as timed audits.
- Worked as the ASC's Quality Assurance and Improvement Officer, including policies and procedures, as well as timed audits.
- Successfully gained AAAHC certification within 2 years of position
- Successfully completed 3 years of DOH inspections, and one Federal Medicare Inspection.
- Maintain Life Safety state requirements, including policies and procedures, as well as timed audits.
Registered Nurse
East Freedom Surgical Associates
Duncansville, PA
04.2019 - Current
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions and provided home care strategies.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Operating room circulator
- Took care of adult patients recovering from local, IV sedation, and general anesthesia.
- Prepared patients for their procedure in the pre-operative area including, but not limited to- IV insertions, monitoring vital signs, blood glucose testing, HCG pregnancy testing.
- Assisted surgeon with local procedures.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
UPMC Altoona
Altoona, PA
02.2021 - 12.2021
- Completed patient assessments, triaged and recorded patient histories, symptoms and observations.
- Performed bedside procedures such as wound dressing changes, catheterizations, IV starts and changes, tracheostomy care.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Kept track of patients' changing pain levels and proactively worked to minimize excess pain or discomfort.
- Assessed ICU patients each shift to ascertain vitals and key information.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and laboratory data to assess needs and provide emergency interventions.
- Helped monitor, maintain and improve nursing-sensitive indicators, core measures and other identified outcome metrics.
- Responded quickly and effectively to code blue situations for cardiopulmonary resuscitation and advanced cardiac life support.
- Detected emerging problems by monitoring patients' behavior, vital signs and fluid intake and output.
- Supervised cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms and oxygen delivery devices.
- Instructed patients and families on medication administration instructions prior to discharge from facility.
- Provided care to critically ill patients in a fast-paced environment.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Geisinger Holy Spirit Hospital
Camp Hill, PA
10.2018 - 03.2019
- Travel Contract
- Staffed in the Cardiac Processing Unit, part of the Cardiac Catheterization Lab
- Provided pre and post op care, assessments, and interventions for patients undergoing cardiac catheterizations, EP lab procedures, pacemakers, and vascular surgeries.
- Monitored and interpreted telemetry monitoring and EKG changes.
- Worked with physicians to design specialized plans for patients after their procedures/treatments.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Palmetto Health Richland
Columbia, SC
06.2018 - 09.2018
- 13 week travel contract
- Medical-surgical unit/ Telemetry unit
- Provided quality care for patients with a variety of chronic and acute conditions including: heart failure, end-stage renal, pulmonary disorders- particular tuberculosis; and hematological disorders with a high prevalence of HIV/AIDs.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Geisinger Holy Spirit
Danville, PA
02.2018 - 05.2018
- Travel contract
- Medical-Surgical/Telemetry Unit
- Provided quality care to patients with a variety of acute and chronic illnesses, such as, but not limited to: heart failure, end stage renal failure, pulmonary disorders, GU, GI, and patients with dementia awaiting long term care placement.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
UPMC Altoona
Altoona, PA
06.2016 - 02.2018
- Medical-Surgical/Telemetry Unit
- Monitored and interpreted telemetry
- Provided quality care for patients with varied conditions, such as, but not limited to: heart failure, end-stage renal disease, dialysis, pulmonary conditions, and withdrawal.
- Provided pre and post operative care for patients undergoing various testings, procedures, and surgeries.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Saint Francis University
Loretto, PA05-2016
Skills
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Goal Planning
- Documentation and Reporting
- Personnel Evaluations
- Recruiting and Hiring
- Process Improvements
- Direct Patient Care
- Clinical Resources Management
- Policies Compliance Enforcement
- Accreditation Coordination
- HIPAA Regulations
- Clinical Operations Management
- Nurse Education and Training
- Policy Development
- Staff Scheduling
- Quality Improvement
- Risk Management
- Medical Equipment Services
- Quality Control
- Performance Evaluations
- Leadership and Guidance
- Team Supervision
- Discharge and Transfer Procedures
- Patient Education
Certification
- ACLS
- BLS
Timeline
Director of Nursing
East Freedom Surgical Associates
11.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
UPMC Altoona
02.2021 - 12.2021
Registered Nurse
East Freedom Surgical Associates
04.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Geisinger Holy Spirit Hospital
10.2018 - 03.2019
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Palmetto Health Richland
06.2018 - 09.2018
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Geisinger Holy Spirit
02.2018 - 05.2018
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
UPMC Altoona
06.2016 - 02.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Saint Francis University
- ACLS
- BLS
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