Michele Emmons
Burlington,NJ
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.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Primary Care Nurse
Capital Health Medical Center
03.2016 - Current
- Educated patients on use and benefits of equipment such as home blood pressure cuffs and glucose meters.
- Encouraged health-promoting behaviors to improve patient health and reverse disease.
- Evaluated and assessed phone calls from facilities, physician offices, hospitals and patients to handle urgent issues and prioritize care.
- Called patients to share lab results and discuss physician orders.
- Administered immunizations to patients to prevent disease.
- Used athena to maintain patient medical records, accurately recording vital statistics, medical histories, vital statistics and test results.
- Resupplied offices and examination rooms, labeled drawers and ordered new stock.
- Handled patient pharmacy needs by phoning in prescriptions to patients' preferred pharmacies.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
St. Francis Medical Center
09.2003 - 03.2016
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Managed patients recovering from medical procedures and surgeries
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Managed caseload of 6 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Performed intravenous therapy procedures and monitored chest tubes.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Mercer Community College
West Windsor NjBachelor of Science - Nursing
Thomas Edison State University
Trenton, NJ01.2010
Diploma Nursing - Nursing
St. Francis School of Nursing
Trenton, NJ06.2003
Skills
- Administering immunizations
- Vital signs monitoring
- Mental Health Support
- Call triaging
- Pediatric Care
- Health Promotion
- Procedure preparations
- Performing EKGs
- EMR documentation
- Clinical judgment
Timeline
Primary Care Nurse
Capital Health Medical Center
03.2016 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
St. Francis Medical Center
09.2003 - 03.2016
Associate of Science - Nursing
Mercer Community College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Thomas Edison State University
Diploma Nursing - Nursing
St. Francis School of Nursing
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