Michele Middendorf
Crittenden,KY
Summary
Compassionate healthcare professional with a background in nursing, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in patient care management, emergency response, and infection control. Excel at communication, teamwork, and empathy, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and collaborative healthcare environments.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Injection Room Nurse
Family Allergy & Asthma
Florence, KY
09.2024 - Current
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Performed physical assessments to identify any changes in the patient's condition or needs.
- Ensured that all documentation was accurate and up-to-date according to established guidelines.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Educated patients and families on health care needs, conditions, and options.
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders.
Patient Care Assistant
St. Elizabeth's Hospital
Florence, KY
12.2022 - 08.2024
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Assisted with admission and discharge processes including completion of necessary paperwork.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations following established protocols.
- Performed minor housekeeping tasks to keep patient areas clean and sanitized.
- Kept instruments and equipment clean and sanitized.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Supported healthy patient skin with bedside baths, wound care and integrity checks.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Communicated changes in patient conditions and other unit concerns to multidisciplinary team.
Home Health Aide
BrightStar Care
Edgewood, KY
06.2022 - 12.2022
- Provided patients and families with emotional support and instruction.
- Assisted in ambulation and exercise routines for clients.
- Changed bed linens and maintained a clean living environment for the client's safety.
- Assisted clients with bathing, dressing and incontinence care.
- Answered patient calls promptly, providing assistance or referring them to appropriate personnel when needed.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to patients.
- Cared for patients by washing and ironing laundry, cleaning or assisting with personal care.
Machinist
Hunkar Technology
Covington, KY
05.2021 - 05.2022
- Set up and operated various machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments.
- Selected appropriate speeds and feeds according to metal type and finish specifications.
- Followed established safety procedures while operating machinery.
- Maintained logs, lists and files and promptly completed necessary paperwork.
Support Service Coordinator/Medical Assistant
Healthpoint Family Care
Covington, KY
07.2011 - 05.2021
- Prepared and maintained accurate records and reports on services provided and client progress.
- Kept examination rooms clean, stocked with necessary supplies and prepared for incoming patients.
- Registered new patients into practice management software program accurately entering demographic information.
- Maintained accurate medical records through filing, charting, transcription and data entry into electronic health record system.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments, greeted patients and ordered supplies.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
- Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
Supervisor/Medical Assistant
Mercy Medical Associates
Cincinnati, OH
03.2010 - 07.2011
- Managed and trained staff to company standards utilizing excellent leadership skills.
- Worked efficiently as team in a fast-paced environment.
- Maintained inventory of supplies and equipment; ordered new items when necessary.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Provided direct patient care services, such as taking vital signs, administering injections, changing dressings, collecting specimens for laboratory testing, and preparing patients for examinations.
- Conducted routine laboratory tests and sample analyses to monitor diseases.
- Measured vital signs and took medical histories to prepare patients for examination.
Education
Associate in Science (AS) - Nursing
Beckfield College
Florence, KY09-2024
Associate in Applied Science -
Gateway Community and Technical College
Covington, KY05.2018
Associate's degree - Medical Assistant
Institute of Medical and Dental Technology
Cincinnati, OH01.2016
Skills
- Customer service
- Basic math
- Documentation review
- Home Care
- NG tube insertion
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Patient advocacy
- Outpatient care
- Healthcare ethics
- Health promotion
- Treatment Planning
- Licensed RN
- Patient care
- Intravenous therapy and blood withdrawal certification
- Compassionate care
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessment and care
- Home health care
- Workflow and patient management
- Family education
- Catheter maintenance
- HIPAA protocol adherence
Certification
- Medical Assistant, 02/01/97, Present
- CPR Certification
- BLS Certification
- Compact State Nurse License, 09/01/24, 09/30/25
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Languages
English
Professional
Timeline
Injection Room Nurse
Family Allergy & Asthma
09.2024 - Current
Patient Care Assistant
St. Elizabeth's Hospital
12.2022 - 08.2024
Home Health Aide
BrightStar Care
06.2022 - 12.2022
Machinist
Hunkar Technology
05.2021 - 05.2022
Support Service Coordinator/Medical Assistant
Healthpoint Family Care
07.2011 - 05.2021
Supervisor/Medical Assistant
Mercy Medical Associates
03.2010 - 07.2011
Associate in Science (AS) - Nursing
Beckfield College
Associate in Applied Science -
Gateway Community and Technical College
Associate's degree - Medical Assistant
Institute of Medical and Dental Technology