Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Educator
At The Bedside
Committee Participation
Giving Back To Profession
Leadership Experience
Timeline
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Michele M. Evanyk

Aubrey,TX

Summary

Results-driven healthcare professional with over 30 years of experience in neuro ICU and trauma acute care. Demonstrates leadership through leading by example, taking full accountability for team efforts, and empowering teams through transparent communication and proactive improvements to patient outcomes. Values the contributions of all team members, fostering a culture of learning and collaboration across all roles. Passionate about mentoring novice nurses, supporting their growth into highly effective team members. Consistently delivers engaging and motivational content with creativity and innovation. Committed to lifelong learning and professional development, continuously enhancing skills. Skilled in managing both chronic and acute conditions in a diverse adult patient population. Possesses strong critical thinking abilities, enabling rapid analysis and swift response to patient needs. Serves as a patient ambassador and change agent, dedicated to implementing best practices and continuous process improvement for top-quality patient care.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Cardiac Cath/Interventional Radiology/EP Lab/ICU Staff Nurse

Medical City
07.2019 - Current
  • Provided comprehensive nursing care with a focus on moderate sedation for patients undergoing combined interventional procedures
  • Delivered excellent, evidence-based care and advocated for patients within the multidisciplinary team
  • Manage acute and chronic complex patients, focusing on hemodynamic monitoring, drip titration, and mechanical ventilation

Cardiac Cath/Interventional Radiology/EP Lab Staff Nurse

Methodist Richardson Hospital
07.2014 - 04.2019
  • Provided comprehensive nursing care with a focus on moderate sedation for patients undergoing combined interventional procedures
  • Delivered excellent, evidence-based care and advocated for patients within the multidisciplinary team

Relief Critical Care Nurse

Methodist Richardson Hospital
07.2014 - 04.2019
  • Delivered critical care in a mixed surgical, medical, cardiac, trauma, and neuro ICU
  • Assessed, evaluated, and treated complex medical conditions with timely interventions

Cardiac Cath/Interventional Radiology/Electrophysiology Lab Staff Nurse

Methodist Richardson Hospital
07.2014 - 04.2019
  • Managed patients pre-, intra-, and post-procedure in a fast-paced environment
  • Educated patients and families while documenting care and collaborating with physicians

Interventional Radiology Staff Nurse

Parkland Hospital
07.2015 - 02.2016
  • Administered moderate sedation, identified patient changes, and provided timely interventions for patients in interventional radiology
  • Documented care accurately while maintaining patient safety

Neuro-Trauma & Critical Care Unit Staff Nurse

Medical Center of Plano
03.2001 - 07.2014
  • Managed acute and chronic complex patients, focusing on hemodynamic monitoring, drip titration, and mechanical ventilation

Special Procedures / Interventional Radiology Staff Nurse

Medical Center of Plano
03.2001 - 07.2014
  • Assisted with procedures, monitored hemodynamic status, and provided sedation and airway management

Assistant Nurse Manager

Medical Center of Plano
03.2001 - 07.2014
  • Supervised staff in a neuro-renal stepdown unit, managed patient care, staffing assignments, and performance improvement initiatives

Nurse Clinician / Charge Nurse

Medical Center of Plano
03.2001 - 07.2014
  • Led orientation programs, developed educational materials, and contributed to policy and procedure development

National Travel RN

Cross Country Health Care
06.1994 - 10.2001
  • Provided nursing care for step-down and ICU units on short-term assignments nationwide

ICU RN

Health Science Center
06.1998 - 02.1999
  • Provided intensive care in a busy medical-surgical ICU, managing patients with septic shock, respiratory failure, and other critical conditions

Telemetry RN

Mission Hospital
04.1993 - 05.1994
  • Delivered complex care to patients requiring cardiac monitoring, rhythm strip interpretation, and post-procedure care

Education

M.Sc. - Nursing Education

Walden University
Minneapolis, MN
01.2026

Registered Nurse Diploma -

Confederation College
Thunder Bay, ON
01.1992

Skills

  • Collaborative Team Player
  • Cleaning and organization
  • Cleaning skills
  • Customer relations skills

Certification

  • CPR, 05/01/25
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), 06/01/23
  • National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS), 07/01/25
  • Critical Care Certification, 1996, George Brown College, Toronto, ON, CANADA

Educator

  • Passionate about mentoring novice nurses, helping them grow into highly effective team members.
  • Proven record of delivering engaging, motivational content with creativity and innovation, fostering a culture of learning.
  • Lifelong learner, committed to ongoing professional development and skill enhancement.

At The Bedside

  • Over 30 years of experience in Neuro ICU and Trauma acute care.
  • Skilled in managing both chronic and acute conditions in a diverse adult patient population.
  • Critical thinker with the ability to analyze rapidly and respond to patient needs swiftly.
  • Patient ambassador and change agent, committed to best practices and continuous process improvement to ensure top-quality patient care.

Committee Participation

  • Unit Council, Policies & Procedures, Education, Magnet Champion
  • Crash Cart Committee, Critical Care, Palliative Care, Pain Management
  • Peer Review, Diversity and Inclusion, Restraint, Drains, Document Review, Moderate Sedation

Giving Back To Profession

American Association of Interventional Radiology, 06/01/17, Present, Nurse Planner Chair, Coordinate national efforts to collaborate on interventional radiology best practices., Organize and execute conventions, develop content, review speaker abstracts, and assist with event logistics., Serve on the Diversity and Inclusion Committee.

Leadership Experience

  • Lead by example with full accountability for team efforts.
  • Empower teams through transparent communication and proactive improvements to patient outcomes.
  • Recognize and validate contributions from all team members, across all roles.
  • Policy development and implementation.

Timeline

Cardiac Cath/Interventional Radiology/EP Lab/ICU Staff Nurse

Medical City
07.2019 - Current

Interventional Radiology Staff Nurse

Parkland Hospital
07.2015 - 02.2016

Cardiac Cath/Interventional Radiology/EP Lab Staff Nurse

Methodist Richardson Hospital
07.2014 - 04.2019

Relief Critical Care Nurse

Methodist Richardson Hospital
07.2014 - 04.2019

Cardiac Cath/Interventional Radiology/Electrophysiology Lab Staff Nurse

Methodist Richardson Hospital
07.2014 - 04.2019

Neuro-Trauma & Critical Care Unit Staff Nurse

Medical Center of Plano
03.2001 - 07.2014

Special Procedures / Interventional Radiology Staff Nurse

Medical Center of Plano
03.2001 - 07.2014

Assistant Nurse Manager

Medical Center of Plano
03.2001 - 07.2014

Nurse Clinician / Charge Nurse

Medical Center of Plano
03.2001 - 07.2014

ICU RN

Health Science Center
06.1998 - 02.1999

National Travel RN

Cross Country Health Care
06.1994 - 10.2001

Telemetry RN

Mission Hospital
04.1993 - 05.1994

Registered Nurse Diploma -

Confederation College

M.Sc. - Nursing Education

Walden University
Michele M. Evanyk