Michele Rouse
Homer,IL
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Christie Clinic, Internal Medicine
2023.02 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
Registered Nurse
OSF Sacred Heart Medical Center
2022.03 - 2023.04
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
Certified Nursing Assistant
OSF Heart Of Mary Medical Center
2018.08 - 2022.03
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Glenwood
2017.08 - 2018.08
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Waterford At Bridle Brook
2015.08 - 2017.08
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Memory care unit
- Provided safety to residents
- worked in correlation with a nurse to provide optimal care for resident
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Parkland College
Champaign, IL12.2021
No Degree - Certified Nursing Assistant
Parkland College
Champaign, IL08.2014
High School Diploma - General Education
St. Joseph-Ogden
Saint Joseph, IL05.2010
Skills
- Epic Systems
- Patient Care
- Microsoft Outlook
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Gastrostomy Tube Care
- IV Drug Therapy Management
- Microsoft Word
- Tracheostomy Care
- Patient Discharging
- Seizure Management
- Disease Management Programs
- Direct Patient Care
- Acute and Rehabilitative Care
- Patient Monitoring
- EMR Systems
- Accurate Documentation
- Feeding Assistance
- Well Visit Procedures
- HIPAA Education
- Administer Medication
- Removing Sutures
- Chest Pain Management
- Long-Term Care
- Monitor Vital Signs
- Administering Immunizations
- Reading Comprehension
- Foley Catheter Insertion and Removal
- Intravenous Therapy
- Patient Care Planning
- First Aid
- Wound Care
- Critical Thinking
- Life-Sustaining Machines
- Medical Device Prescriptions
- YouTube
- Geriatrics
- Instructing
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Christie Clinic, Internal Medicine
2023.02 - Current
Registered Nurse
OSF Sacred Heart Medical Center
2022.03 - 2023.04
Certified Nursing Assistant
OSF Heart Of Mary Medical Center
2018.08 - 2022.03
Certified Nursing Assistant
Glenwood
2017.08 - 2018.08
Certified Nursing Assistant
Waterford At Bridle Brook
2015.08 - 2017.08
Associate of Science - Nursing
Parkland College
No Degree - Certified Nursing Assistant
Parkland College
High School Diploma - General Education
St. Joseph-Ogden
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