Michele Michlada, BSN, RN
Philadelphia
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
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff RN
Magee Rehabilitation Hospital
Philadelphia, PA
01.1999 - Current
- Maintain BLS certification through American Heart Association
- Administered comprehensive patient care, including medication management and wound care.
- Advocated for patient needs, fostering a supportive environment for recovery and rehabilitation.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided emotional support for patients and families during difficult times, helping them navigate the healthcare system with compassion and understanding.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Participated in staff meetings and continuing education programs to stay current on best practices and maintain licensure requirements.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
- Streamlined workflows by integrating electronic health records for improved documentation accuracy.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Hahnemann University
01.1999
Skills
- Acute rehab bedside nursing
- Medication administration
- IV medication and blood administration
- Phlebotomy
Affiliations
Sigma Theta Tau
Timeline
Staff RN
Magee Rehabilitation Hospital
01.1999 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Hahnemann University