Michele Reed, RN, BSN
Bozeman,MT
Summary
Patient-focused registered nurse with exceptional troubleshooting and organizational skills offering 34 years of experience. Working in diverse environments has cultivated well-rounded skills, a thorough knowledge of the operating room, and a refined cultural sensitivity. Completing a BS in Sociology in addition to a BSN has enhanced caring for the patient with knowledge, compassion and understanding.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
Work History
OR Nurse
Billings Clinic Bozeman
08.2022 - Current
- Prep 4 operating rooms and one endoscopic procedure room to comply with environmental aseptic standards.
- Provide direct support to surgical team during procedures.
- Collect, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
- Train new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Advocate for and strive to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Communicate with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Use first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care.
- Leverage feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer environment.
Travel Nurse
Multiple Agencies
12.2015 - 08.2022
- Worked in hospitals, surgery centers, ASCs
- Experienced in Ortho, Ortho-spine, Total Joints, General, Laparoscopic, Urology, Plastics, Gyn, and ENT
- Circulate and scrub cases.
- Documented all elements of care and updated patient charts and confidential files to reflect changes in care plans, interventions applied, and observations.
Travel Nurse/Division Supervisor
Rapid Staffing
03.2020 - 09.2020
- Field nurse built mobile hospital clinic on a crisis contract in Florida with the Military/FEMA response to Covid-19
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary delays.
Charge Nurse
Santa Cruz Surgery Center
06.2018 - 04.2019
- Specialties included General, Ortho, Laparoscopic, Plastics, Podiatry, Urology, Gynecology and ENT cases
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Administered medications to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
- Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health, and organizational regulations.
- Assisted the anesthesiologists with equipment/supplies.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
OR Nurse
Mercy Regional Medical Center
09.2017 - 06.2018
- Circulated in Total Joints, Ortho, Ortho-Spine, General, GYN, Robotics and Urology cases
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
- Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
OR Nurse
Colorado
10.2014 - 10.2015
- Worked in surgery circulating in General, Ortho, Neuro, Urology, Gyn cases and took call for trauma.
- Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
Clinical Supervisor
St Luke's Orthopedic Surgery Center
02.2014 - 09.2014
- Lead and directed team of 22 clinical personnel and support staff for the OR, Preop/PACU, and CS.
- Responsible for the purchasing, acquiring of new equipment, scheduling as well as payroll.
- Responded to crisis situations with calm and professional approach to optimize support.
- Monitored and corrected staff performance and worked with manager to raise standards of practice.
- Maintained effective communication with staff/physicians to promote high quality patient care.
Registered Nurse
Treasure Valley Hospital, TVH
08.2012 - 01.2014
- Circulated and scrubbed in OR specializing in Ortho and Ortho-Spine, Neuro, General, ENT and Podiatry.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Registered Nurse
Boulder Community Hospital
07.2011 - 08.2012
- Circulated and scrubbed in General, Ortho, Plastics, Gyn, Small Vascular and ENT cases
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Registered Nurse
Doctors Regional Hospital
05.2010 - 07.2011
- Circulated Spine, Total Joints, and other ortho cases.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Head Nurse/Lead Surgical Assistant
Southwest Montana Plastic Surgery
08.2009 - 05.2010
- Cared for patients in clinical setting, pre-op phase, and discharge.
- Worked in surgical suite as circulator, scrub tech, surgical assistant, and recovery room RN.
- Arranged supplies and instrumentation to meet needs of individual surgeons and enhance team efficiency.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting changes to surgeon for further investigation.
- Provided preoperative and postoperative education to patients and families to manage recovery.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility and time management.
Registered NICU Nurse, CFA
NWTH
12.2004 - 07.2009
- Worked in surgery as a CFA and NICU/Peds as an RN
- Administered medications and fluids and checked vital signs on critically ill newborns.
- Assessed, evaluated, and cared for neonate and pediatric patients.
- Provided high level of quality care for each and every patient in 32-bed neonatal ICU unit.
- Communicated with family members and loved ones to provide information about patient care, treatments and medical options.
Certified Surgical First Assistant
CST/CFA
11.1997 - 07.2009
- Paid close attention to operating procedures for adherence to established surgical techniques.
- Kept views unobstructed by retracting, sponging, and suctioning surgical sites.
- Provided preoperative and postoperative education to patients and families to manage recovery.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Minimized surgical bleeding with skilled ligation and clamping of blood vessels.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Nursing
West Texas A&M University
Canyon, TX12.2007
Bachelor's Degree - Sociology
West Texas A&M University
Canyon, TX05.2005
Associates Degree - Science in Surgical Technology
Amarillo College
Amarillo, TX2002
Associates Degree - Applied Sciences, Applied Science
Amarillo College
Amarillo, TX1999
Skills
- Accurate Documentation
- Patient Care Assessment
- Surgical Counts
- Perioperative Nursing
- Surgical Equipment
- Patient Safety
- Pre-Surgery Assessments
- Patient Communication
- Universal Precautions
- Emergency Response
- Understanding of Medical Terms
- Sterile Procedures and Techniques
- Healthcare Personnel Supervision
- Compassionate and Caring
Certification
- Certifications and Licenses:
- ACLS, PALS, BLS
- Compact State Nurse License
Additional Information
- Alpha Chi Honor Society December 2005
- Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society January 2000
- Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society January 1991
- Governors Award State of Texas January 1991
- National Honor Society December 2007
Quote
Judge a man by his questions rather than his answers.
Voltaire
Timeline
OR Nurse
Billings Clinic Bozeman
08.2022 - Current
Travel Nurse/Division Supervisor
Rapid Staffing
03.2020 - 09.2020
Charge Nurse
Santa Cruz Surgery Center
06.2018 - 04.2019
OR Nurse
Mercy Regional Medical Center
09.2017 - 06.2018
Travel Nurse
Multiple Agencies
12.2015 - 08.2022
OR Nurse
Colorado
10.2014 - 10.2015
Clinical Supervisor
St Luke's Orthopedic Surgery Center
02.2014 - 09.2014
Registered Nurse
Treasure Valley Hospital, TVH
08.2012 - 01.2014
Registered Nurse
Boulder Community Hospital
07.2011 - 08.2012
Registered Nurse
Doctors Regional Hospital
05.2010 - 07.2011
Head Nurse/Lead Surgical Assistant
Southwest Montana Plastic Surgery
08.2009 - 05.2010
Registered NICU Nurse, CFA
NWTH
12.2004 - 07.2009
Certified Surgical First Assistant
CST/CFA
11.1997 - 07.2009
Bachelor's Degree - Nursing
West Texas A&M University
Bachelor's Degree - Sociology
West Texas A&M University
Associates Degree - Science in Surgical Technology
Amarillo College
Associates Degree - Applied Sciences, Applied Science
Amarillo College
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