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MICHELE CORDOVA
Registered Nurse
Pontiac,MI
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
15
years of professional experience
1
License
4
Certifications
Work History
Trinity Health Oakland
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
05.2007 - Current
Job overview
- Effectively collaborate with multi-disciplinary team to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while continuously monitoring for changes in patient condition
- Educate patients and families on labor process, disease management, medications, lifestyle changes and health promotion.
- Participate in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice implementation, and competency development to further nursing education
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO and CMS accreditation by consistently operating to the highest standards of care
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
St. Joseph Mercy Oakland Vaccine Clinic
Registered Nurse
01.2021 - 11.2021
Job overview
- Prepared covid 19 vaccines using aseptic technique
- Completed screening questions with patients following CDC guidelines
- Administered vaccinations via intramuscular injection to patients ages 12 and up
- Educated patients possible side effects
- Monitored patients for any adverse effects, provided immediate care and alerted physicians if needed
- Documented patient care accurately in EMR.
Waldon Family Medicine
Medical Assistant
11.2001 - 08.2005
Job overview
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment
- Directed patients to exam room and obtained and documented vital signs, medical history, medication information, allergies and symptoms
- Prepared room for physicians and nurse practitioner for exams
- Performed EKG, hearing tests and obtained lab specimens according physicians’ orders
- Patient population ranged from newborns to seniors including pregnant patients.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
Metro Family Physicians
Medical Assistant
02.1999 - 11.2001
Job overview
- Telephonic communication with patients with test results and relayed physicians instructions
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
Education
Oakland Community College
Associate Degree from Nursing: Nursing
University Overview
Dean’s List Honoree, Magna Cum Laude
Career
Certificate: Medical Careers
University Overview
Member of Health Occupations Students of America
Skills
- InterQual Criteria
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Disease Processes
- Safety Protocols
- Patient Admission
- Accurate Documentation
- Microsoft Office
- Patient Care Assessment
- Update Electronic Charts
- Test Interpretation
- Delegation and Motivation
- Nursing Performance Assessment
- Complex Cases
- Patient Data Management Systems
- Operational Standards
- Intramuscular Injections
- Circulating Nursing
- Patient Health Information Access
- Emergency Situations
- Operational Procedures
- Breast Feeding
- Labor and Delivery Support
- Prenatal Health
- Pain Management Techniques
- Epidural Administration
- Blood Product Transfusion
- Patient Intervention
- Patient Care and Monitoring
- Treatment Plan Modification
- Routine Examinations
- Clear Patient Communication
- Test Interpretation
- Delegation and Motivation
- Nursing Performance Assessment
- Complex Cases
- Diet and Nutrition
- Compassionate and Caring
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
Certification
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
- Electronic Fetal Monitoring (C-EFM)
Availability
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Timeline
Registered Nurse
St. Joseph Mercy Oakland Vaccine Clinic
01.2021 - 11.2021
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Trinity Health Oakland
05.2007 - Current
Medical Assistant
Waldon Family Medicine
11.2001 - 08.2005
Medical Assistant
Metro Family Physicians
02.1999 - 11.2001
Oakland Community College
Associate Degree from Nursing: Nursing
Career
Certificate: Medical Careers
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