Michael Efird
Troutdale
Summary
Knowledgeable Registered Nurse with solid history of managing nursing teams in critical care environments. Demonstrated expertise in critical decision-making and effective team leadership. Able to work effectively, collaborate and learn with physicians, patients and other healthcare professionals to develop and manage nursing care plans. Follow established healthcare plans while providing patient advocacy.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Nurse
Vibra Specialty Hospital
09.2023 - Current
- Managed patient care plans by collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal treatment outcomes.
- Led emergency response efforts during critical incidents, ensuring prompt and effective care delivery.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to enhance care coordination.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Served as a liaison between nursing staff, physicians, and management, fostering open communication channels among all parties involved in patient care.
Registered Nurse; Agency
Hope Medical Staffing
03.2022 - 09.2023
- Providence Benedictine LTC; Mt Angel, OR
- Vibra Specialty Hospital, LTACH; Portland, OR
- ACLS, CPR and AED Certification for Healthcare Providers, American Heart Association
- COVID-19 testing
- Infection control
- Wound care
- Tracheostomy suction and care
- Stages I-IV pressure sore care
- Meditech documentation
- Patient/family education
- Admitting and discharging
Licensed Practical Nurse – COVID QUARANTINE UNIT
Pacific Health and Rehabilitation
05.2020 - 03.2022
- Provided compassionate care to patients in a COVID quarantine unit, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Monitored and recorded vital signs regularly to detect any changes in patient conditions.
- Administered medications and managed treatment plans as directed by healthcare providers.
- Educated patients and families on COVID-19 precautions and care protocols.
CNA-2 / ORA
Adventist Medical Center
06.2019 - 05.2020
- Clean and sanitize patient areas
- Maintained cleanliness and sanitation in patient areas, following infection control guidelines.
- Promoted infection control practices within the facility by adhering to strict hand hygiene procedures and utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary.
Education
Associates Degree - Nursing
Sumner College
Portland, OR08.2022
Practical Nursing Diploma - undefined
Sumner College
Portland, OR03.2020
Skills
- Decision-making
- Care coordination
- Team leadership
- Compassionate and patient
- Calm and composed
- Attention to detail
Certification
- Oregon State Board of Nursing
- Practical Nursing License: #202003441 May 2020
- Registered Nursing License: #10002323 December 2022
Timeline
Charge Nurse
Vibra Specialty Hospital
09.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse; Agency
Hope Medical Staffing
03.2022 - 09.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse – COVID QUARANTINE UNIT
Pacific Health and Rehabilitation
05.2020 - 03.2022
CNA-2 / ORA
Adventist Medical Center
06.2019 - 05.2020
Practical Nursing Diploma - undefined
Sumner College
Associates Degree - Nursing
Sumner College