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Michele Nelson

Hobart,IN

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Nurse Home Visitor

Nurse Family Partnership
08.2022 - Current
  • Provided 1:1 care to first time parents throughout pregnancy, post-partum, infancy and toddlerhood.
  • Partnered with local community programs and resources geared towards supporting low-income families in Lake County.
  • Assessed client's for pregnancy risk factors and made appropriate referrals and recommendations to higher levels of care.
  • Educated families on topics such as child birth preparation, safe sleep, breastfeeding, infant/child health and developmental milestones.

Registered Nurse

St. Catherine Hospital Family Birthing Center
07.2017 - 12.2022
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based practices in labor and delivery nursing care.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate and personalized support during the birthing process.
  • Reduced complications by closely monitoring patients'' vital signs, fetal heart rates, and labor progress.
  • Promoted a safe and supportive environment for mothers, newborns, and families through effective communication and teamwork.

Registered Nurse

St. Catherine Hospital IMCU
07.2015 - 07.2017
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
  • Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
  • Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
  • Enhanced interdisciplinary collaboration by effectively communicating with physicians, therapists, and support staff to ensure optimal patient care.

Administrative Specialist

United States Marine Corps
04.2007 - 09.2011
  • Provided direct support to the company commander as a Non-Commissioned Officer.
  • Managed schedules, appointments, and travel arrangements for company Staff NCOs and Officers, ensuring seamless coordination of events.
  • Streamlined office processes by implementing efficient document management and filing systems.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Indiana University Northwest
Gary, IN
06.2015

Skills

  • Patient Education
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Medical Assessment
  • Patient Care Coordination
  • Neonatal resuscitation
  • Obstetric emergencies
  • Resource Advocacy
  • Referral Coordination

Certification

  • Basic Life Support - April 2022 to April 2024
  • Mental Health First Aid - March 2023 to March 2026
  • Child Passenger Safety Technician - January 2023 to January 2025
  • NRP - Past
  • S.T.A.B.L.E. - Past
  • ACLS - Past

Timeline

Nurse Home Visitor

Nurse Family Partnership
08.2022 - Current

Registered Nurse

St. Catherine Hospital Family Birthing Center
07.2017 - 12.2022

Registered Nurse

St. Catherine Hospital IMCU
07.2015 - 07.2017

Administrative Specialist

United States Marine Corps
04.2007 - 09.2011

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Indiana University Northwest
Michele Nelson