Michele Duvall
Jarrettsville,MD
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with 24 years experience in critical care and trauma resuscitation recognized for exceptional clinical judgement and effective care coordination. A committed patient advocate who partners seamlessly with interdisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Nurse II - Trauma Resuscitation Unit
R. Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center, UMMC
08.2005 - Current
- Primary admitting nurse for trauma resuscitation and care of the multi-system, critically injured trauma patient from admission to transfer/discharge. Responsive member of code team for on and off unit emergencies.
- Effectively manages vasoactive medications and blood product administration/mass transfusion protocol. Sedation and monitoring for orthopedic, surgical, neurosurgical procedures & intracranial monitoring.
- Developed TRU documentation tool to facilitate accurate arrival and mandatory admission data/documentation during COVID 19 Pandemic. Accountable for revision/modification of tool currently in use.
- Contributes to orientation and serves as preceptor for new RNs. Advocate for patients and families in crisis. Practices service recovery skills
- Facilitates communication between patient, families and providers regarding complex medical and social issues.
- Participates in unit based research projects and TRU new unit design.
- Collaborates with medical staff and effectively interact with inter-disciplinary care team.
- Unit representative CNO Staff Coordinating Council
Full Partner - Multi-Trauma Critical Care
R. Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center, UMMC
07.2001 - 08.2005
- Exemplary nursing care for trauma patients with spinal cord, traumatic brain injury, soft tissue infection, multi-system injured and septic patients.
- Management of complex hemodynamic monitoring and continuous veno-venous hemofiltration Titration of vasoactive, sedation and pain medication drips.
- Management of invasive Intra-ventricular catheters and Intracranial devices/drainage systems.
- Preceptor for RN's and nursing students.
- Served as charge nurse for Critical care unit. Developed narcotic transfer/waste documentation tool implemented in the Shock Trauma Center.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing
Baltimore, MD05-2001
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Harford Community College
Bel Air, MD05-1994
Skills
- Registered Nurse License Aug 2024
- ATCN
- ACLS
- BLS
- Stop The Bleed Certification
Timeline
Clinical Nurse II - Trauma Resuscitation Unit
R. Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center, UMMC
08.2005 - Current
Full Partner - Multi-Trauma Critical Care
R. Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center, UMMC
07.2001 - 08.2005
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Harford Community College