Michaela K. Gilder

• Float: PACU/PSU/ER
• Medication and blood product administration, airway management, monitoring vital signs, pain control, drain patency, cast care, dressing changes, male/female catheter placement, cms checks, head-to-toe/specified assessments, ECG, bladder scanning, urine collection, blood collection and cultures, doppler performance, cardiac monitoring, care of invasive lines, 1-1 care, and collaborated with Physician as needed with changes in patient condition.
• Member of a team created to identify and correct current protocol and nursing quality/compliance issues.
• Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
• Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
• Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
• Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.

• Intermediary
• Facilitate communication between parties to promote reconciliation, settlement, or understanding.
• Once mutually obtained, parties were then guided in developing written agreements for approval by the court.

• Traveled throughout state to delivery in home antibody and enzyme therapy to patients
• Scheduled treatment, labs, and medication delivery for following infusions
• Nursing representative on sales team created to obtain exclusive distribution of multiple drugs.
• Provided expert critical care responses in emergencies.
• Educated families and patients regarding conditions, symptoms, and care plans.

• Traveled between facilities (Duncanville, Waxahachie, and Corsicana)
• Directly cared for patients at least 60 hours monthly to maintain currency on skill set.
• IV and port access (fibrinolytic admin), bone marrow aspirations assistance, hydration, collaboration with hospitals and radiology to schedule procedures, lab monitoring (CBC, BMP, H/H), prior authorizations, telephone triage, advanced directives
• Highlights
• Created PowerPoint presentations to train nursing/axillary staff and educate newly diagnosed patients on chemotherapy (treatments, side effects, etc.) and safety precautions in and around the infusion room.
• EMR: IKnowmed and Mysis

• Acute care ratio of 5-7
• Infusion and monitoring of cytotoxic, alkylated, monoclonal agents, blood/blood products.
• Identified issues, analyzed information, and provided solutions to problems.
• Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
• Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
• Managed time efficiently to complete all tasks within deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently
• Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling complex tasks.
• Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
• Performed frequent life-support equipment checks and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
• Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information, and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue consistent care.
• Followed all personal and health data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches effectively.
• Counseled patients and provided listening ear and emotional support.
• Educated patients on nutrition, medication side effects, and proper skin treatments after radiation.
• Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recovery to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
• Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.

• Central and venous administration of cytotoxic, monoclonal antibody, IVIG, and hydration therapy.
• Chemo education: medication administration/regimen, post care, expected/adverse reactions, nutrition.
• Monitoring for and intervention of acute infusion reaction.
• Documented according to established department, unit, and clinic guidelines (Next Gen and Allscripts EMR)

• Total care of infants and toddlers, including but not limited to trach and ostomy care, enternal feeding, medication administration, and bathing.
• Assisted therapist with routine visits.
• Patient and parent advocate and liaison during sick and well visits.

• Correspondence including, drafting letters/emails, filing with the court, and invoices/statements.
• Conducted legal research to be used in legal writing.
• Compiled and organized evidence for trial.
• Attended court hearings and depositions to take notes and document proceedings.
• Handled office scheduling and made notes for three attorneys' deadlines, motions, and other important dates.
• Coordinated with court personnel and attorneys to determine the scheduling of hearings and filing of documents.
• Produced legal documents such as briefs, pleadings, and appeals.
• Filed court documents and legal pleadings with the court clerk on behalf of attorneys.