Michele Earls
Hearne,USA
Summary
I have vast experience over 24.5 yrs of nursing. I was an LVN for 18 yrs and worked everywhere from ER to M/S, Neuro, Tele/Cardio, GI and Peds HH. I became an RN in 2021 and have been in LTC Management since.
Willing to relocate to: Bryan, TX
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN/Director of Nursing
Creative Solutions in Healthcare
04.2021 - 12.2025
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Monitored patients' vital signs, documenting changes and reporting concerns to medical staff promptly.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care strategies for diverse patient populations.
- Educated patients and families on health management, medication adherence, and post-discharge care instructions.
- Mentored junior nursing staff, enhancing their skills in patient assessment and clinical decision-making processes.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to improve patient outcomes and streamline care delivery processes.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs, coordinating interventions with healthcare professionals.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives, contributing to the development of best practice guidelines for nursing procedures.
- 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.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- 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.
Registered Nurse
Angels of Care Pediatric Home Health
02.2019 - 04.2021
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders, ensuring patient safety and compliance.
- Developed individualized care plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to address patient needs.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in patient conditions, facilitating timely interventions.
- Educated families on care techniques and health management, enhancing patient understanding and engagement.
LVN
Baylor Scott & White
12.2013 - 02.2018
- Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs to ensure optimal health outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Assisted in wound care management, promoting healing and preventing infection.
- Educated patients and families on health maintenance and disease prevention strategies.
- Documented patient progress in electronic health records, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulations.
- Streamlined patient intake processes, improving efficiency in overall workflow operations.
LVN Float Pool
Christus Spohn Hospital
01.2010 - 09.2013
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians to ensure patient safety and care quality.
- Monitored patients' vital signs, documenting changes to provide accurate information for healthcare teams.
- Assisted with daily living activities, enhancing patient comfort and overall satisfaction during recovery.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for diverse patient populations.
- Educated patients and families on health management, promoting adherence to treatment protocols post-discharge.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Advocated for patients'' needs effectively, working closely with healthcare providers to develop and implement appropriate care plans.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Education
Nursing (AAS) - undefined
Blinn College
Bryan, TX12.2020
Skills
- Medication management
- Nursing administration
- Teaching
- Phone communication
- Post-operative care
- Microsoft Office
- IV infusion
- Working with geriatric patients
- Sublingual (SL) medication administration
- Skin care
- Private duty nursing
- Geriatrics
- Administering oral medications
- Managed Registered Nurses (RNs)
- Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise
- Medical Office Experience
- Management
- Wound dressing
- Bathing assistance
- Long-term care facility experience
- Assisting with ADLs
- Oral hygiene
- Patient care
- Microsoft Word
- Hospital experience
- Laboratory Experience
- Quality control
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Supervising experience
- Computer skills
- Shaving (patient care)
- Technical Proficiency
- Medical-surgical
- Leadership
- Resident's rights
- Central Line Care
- Emergency medicine
- Microsoft Excel
- Maintaining patient confidentiality
- Writing skills
- Dressing assistance
- Vital signs
- OSHA (regulatory compliance area)
- Catheterization
- Working with adult populations
- Physical examinations
- Infection control
- Nursing
- Medication Administration
- State healthcare regulations
- Meal assistance
- Clinic experience
- Mobility assistance
- Communication skills
- Health monitoring assistance
- Care plans
- Windows
- Tube Feeding
- Collecting samples for laboratory testing
- Monitoring and managing IVs
- Personal grooming assistance
- Toileting assistance
- Topical medication administration
- Emotional support for ADL
- Phlebotomy
- Achieving HIPAA compliance
- Computer operation
- Nurse management
- Pain assessment
- Nursing home experience
- Patient education
- Catheter care
- Computer literacy
- Microsoft Outlook
- Wound care
- Pediatrics
- Driving
- Patient assessment
- Typing
- Medication reconciliation
- Electronic health records (EHR) management
- Blood work assessment
- Inhalation medication administration
- Experience administering injections
- Injectable medication administration
- Hair care assistance
- Discharge planning
Certification
- RN License
- CPR Certification
- LVN March 2003 to February 2021 Have been an LVN for 18 years. I have vast experience even as an LVN. I have worked in hospitals on several different units from ER to MS, GI, Neuro and Cardiovascular step down unit. I have medical office experience as well as pediatric home health.
- Driver's License
- Infection Control Certification
- BLS Certification
- Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)
- Certification in Infection Prevention & Control
Languages
English
Timeline
RN/Director of Nursing
Creative Solutions in Healthcare
04.2021 - 12.2025
Registered Nurse
Angels of Care Pediatric Home Health
02.2019 - 04.2021
LVN
Baylor Scott & White
12.2013 - 02.2018
LVN Float Pool
Christus Spohn Hospital
01.2010 - 09.2013
Nursing (AAS) - undefined
Blinn College