Michael Luke
Tampa,FL
Summary
Dedicated professional with extensive experience in managing nursing teams and enhancing patient care quality. Proven track record in implementing efficient protocols that optimize workflow and improve patient outcomes. Recognized for strong leadership skills and ability to make critical decisions in high-pressure environments.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing Supervisor
Kindred Hospital Bay Area
01.2019 - 05.2025
- Promoted interdisciplinary collaboration by fostering strong relationships with physicians, therapists, and other healthcare professionals.
- Mentored new nursing staff members to promote adherence to established best practices and foster professional growth.
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
- Delegated tasks and provided leadership for nurses and support personnel.
- Discussed patient care and treatment with care team members to optimize intervention plans and care delivery.
- Contributed to positive team dynamics as an approachable supervisor who actively listened to concerns from both patients and nurses.
- Streamlined workflow for nursing staff by conducting regular unit assessments and process improvements.
- Answered questions and addressed concerns from employees via email, phone and in person.
- Managed staffing needs efficiently by creating flexible schedules that maximized coverage during peak times without constraints.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients when personnel was short-staffed.
- Organized department in accordance with administrative guidelines in order to provide specified nursing services to meet legal, organizational and medical staff guidelines.
- Increased staff retention through effective communication, mentorship, and professional development opportunities.
- Maintained proper staff levels within budget parameters to deliver high levels of care to every patient.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by addressing concerns promptly and ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality care.
- Interviewed, instructed and mentored employees and promoted high level of care quality to patients.
- Maintained a safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff by enforcing infection control measures and risk management strategies consistently across the unit.
- Educated patients and families on treatment procedures and answered questions for thorough home care plans.
- Reduced medication errors by establishing a thorough double-checking system for medication administration.
- Coordinated and implemented in-service educational programs focusing on safety and adherence to protocols.
Registered Nurse, ICU Nurse, Procedures
Kindred Hospital Bay Area
06.2016 - 05.2025
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex cases.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Procedures- EGD, Peg placement, colonoscopy, Thoracentesis, bronchoscopy, ect.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Registered Nurse
Colorado Acute Long Term Hospital
08.2018 - 01.2019
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Phlebotomist
LabCorp
09.2010 - 08.2013
- Reduced contamination risks by strictly adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining a clean work environment.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Demonstrated adaptability by effectively performing blood draws on diverse patient populations, including pediatric, geriatric, and challenging cases.
- Established and maintained positive working relationships with patients, staff and clinical personnel to build trust and camaraderie.
- Improved patient comfort by efficiently drawing blood samples using various techniques such as venipuncture and capillary puncture.
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
Phlebotomist
Intercoastal Medical Group
08.2007 - 09.2010
- Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
ER Technician
Sarasota Memorial Hospital
03.1999 - 11.2005
- Assisted with resuscitation, CPR, and emergency airway procedures.
- Collected basic samples, labeled specimens properly, and transferred to laboratory for testing.
- Collected vital signs accurately and consistently, allowing for timely interventions when necessary.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients, reducing the risk of infection and promoting overall wellbeing.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse - Practical Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
St. Petersburg, FLAssociate Degree in Nursing (ADN) -
Galen College of Nursing
St. Petersburg, FL01-2014
Associate of Arts -
St. Petersburg College
St. Petersburg, FL01-2012
High School Diploma -
Sarasota High School
Sarasota, FL06-1998
Skills
- Clinical leadership
- Patient treatment planning
- Quality improvement
- Staff orientation
- Policy enforcement
- Staff development
Accomplishments
LVAD training with TGH
ICU ECCO program with Kindred
Certification
- 2017
LVAD
- Driveline Dressing Changes: Performing sterile dressing changes at the driveline insertion site to prevent infection.
- Power Source Changes: Assisting with switching to a new power source when needed.
- Self-Test Assistance: Guiding patients and caregivers on performing daily self-tests of the LVAD system.
- Troubleshooting: Identifying and addressing potential LVAD malfunctions, including alarm troubleshooting.
Timeline
Nursing Supervisor
Kindred Hospital Bay Area
01.2019 - 05.2025
Registered Nurse
Colorado Acute Long Term Hospital
08.2018 - 01.2019
Registered Nurse, ICU Nurse, Procedures
Kindred Hospital Bay Area
06.2016 - 05.2025
Phlebotomist
LabCorp
09.2010 - 08.2013
Phlebotomist
Intercoastal Medical Group
08.2007 - 09.2010
ER Technician
Sarasota Memorial Hospital
03.1999 - 11.2005
Licensed Practical Nurse - Practical Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) -
Galen College of Nursing
Associate of Arts -
St. Petersburg College
High School Diploma -
Sarasota High School
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