Michaelyn Harding
Bethlehem,PA
Summary
Caring, hardworking and service-oriented Registered Nurse with more than 3 years of experience working on an Extended Acute Care Behavioral Health unit. Well-versed in offering evidence-based, therapeutic care. Collaborative and motivational leader with expertise in training new nursing staff while providing top-notch service to patient populations.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
St. Lukes University
Allentown, PA
05.2021 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
- Instructed individuals on how to cope with their mental health conditions through lifestyle changes, such as diet or exercise regimens.
- Coached clients on healthy coping skills such as relaxation techniques or stress management strategies.
Behavioral Health Intern
St Luke's Healthcare System
Allentown, PA
05.2021 - 11.2021
- Learned the fundamentals of working with behavioral health population including deescalation and milieu therapy.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Moravian College
Bethlehem, PA05-2024
Associate of Science -
Northampton Community College
Bethlehem, PA12-2020
Skills
- Culturally-sensitive care
- Care Planning
- Chart updating
- ADL Assistance
- Patient Management
- Medical assessment
- Physical assessments
- Direct Patient Care
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Emotional awareness
- Psychiatric and Mental Health Care
- Patient discharging
- Emotional Intelligence
- Patient and family advocacy
- Patient education and counseling
- Chronic Disease Management
- Supply Restocking
- Nursing staff leadership
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Compassion and Empathy
- Long-Term Care
- Patient Counseling
- Microsoft Teams use
- Patient Evaluation
- Collecting vitals
- Nursing Plan Development
- Flow sheet charting
- Medication Administration
- Body mechanics knowledge
- Culturally sensitive
- Care Plan Development
- SBAR communication
Accomplishments
- Nursing Excellence Award - Alan C. & Jean L. Dillman Relationship with Patient Award
Certification
- BLS Certified
- Psychiatric- Mental Health Nursing Certification (PMH-BC) (May 25th)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
St. Lukes University
05.2021 - Current
Behavioral Health Intern
St Luke's Healthcare System
05.2021 - 11.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Moravian College
Associate of Science -
Northampton Community College