Hardworking, compassionate Registered Nurse with over ten years of experience in offering comprehensive and exceptional patient care in medical oncology, medical surgical, and Covid19 environments. Works well with diverse patient populations, fosters trusting relationships to increase patient compliance and improve outcomes.
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Michele Carter
Palm Bay,FL
Summary
Overview
12
years of professional experience
4
Certifications
Work History
Nightingale Nursing AgencyMelbourne, FL
Registered Nurse - Home Health Care
01.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Enhanced patient recovery by developing customized home care plans tailored to individual needs.
- Reduced hospital readmission rates by providing thorough patient education on managing chronic conditions at home.
- Ensured optimal patient outcomes with diligent monitoring of vital signs and timely intervention for any changes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive care for patients, resulting in improved overall health.
Nightingale Nursing AgencyFort Myers, FL
Registered Nurse (Travel) Gulf Coast Medical
03.2023 - 12.2023
Job overview
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and individualized care during travel assignments.
- Enhanced team efficiency with effective communication and collaborative problem-solving for optimal patient outcomes.
- Maintained high-quality patient care standards by adhering to facility protocols, policies, and procedures.
- Increased patient safety through diligent monitoring of vital signs, administering medications accurately, and promptly addressing any concerns.
- Promoted health education for patients and families, empowering them to make informed decisions about their healthcare needs.
Nightingale Nursing AgencyStuart, FL
Registered Nurse (Travel) Cleveland Clinic Stuart
08.2022 - 12.2022
Job overview
- 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.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital
Registered Nurse (Travel)
02.2022 - 07.2022
Job overview
- Total patient care Med-Surg Unit and Oncology Unit, coordinate and evaluate interdisciplinary care, collaborate with the medical team to plan post treatment care and prevent readmissions
Baton Rouge Community College
Adjunct Instructor
09.2021 - 01.2022
Job overview
- Sourced appropriate course materials and developed instructional plan for required topics to deliver content in relevant, distinctive ways
OneStaff Nursing AgencyOrlando, FL
Registered Nurse - Travel Dr. Phillips Hospital
06.2021 - 09.2021
Job overview
- Total patient care Covid Unit and Telemetry/Med-Surg Unit, managed care of 6-10 patients daily with high rates of admissions and discharges and focus on post-covid patient education and teaching
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital
Registered Nurse - Staff
07.2015 - 01.2021
Job overview
- Total patient care Oncology and Med-Surg units, trained new nurses, served as shift team leader
Kindred Hospital
Registered Nurse - Per-diem Staff
12.2012 - 12.2017
Job overview
- Total care to high acuity patients requiring mechanical ventilation, enteral nutrition, total parental nutrition, wound care and physical rehabilitation
Wuesthoff Health System
Registered Nurse
10.2011 - 12.2012
Job overview
- Novice year of nursing, orientation to medical surgical nursing, managed 6 patient caseloads within the orientation period meeting above-average management expectations throughout the year
Education
University of Central FloridaOrlando, FL
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
12.2023
University Overview
Eastern Florida State College
Associate of Nursing Degree
05.2011
University Overview
Louisiana State University
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
05.1983
University Overview
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Nursing plan development
- Preventative healthcare education
- Novice Nurse development team
- Community Health education
- Wound and trach care competency
- Ventilator care
- Patient education
Certification
- Management and Strategy Institute, Project Management Essentials Certification, Key Leadership Skills Certification, Lean Six Sigma White Belt Certification, 01/2021
- American Heart Association, Basic Life Support Certification, Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification, Chemotherapy Certification, National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale Certification
Affiliations
Affiliations
- American Nurses Association
- Florida Nurses Association
- Oncology Nursing Society
- American Cancer Society
- Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church
- Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority
Personal Information
Personal Information
Title: Registered NurseTimeline
Registered Nurse - Home Health Care
Nightingale Nursing Agency
01.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse (Travel) Gulf Coast Medical
Nightingale Nursing Agency
03.2023 - 12.2023
Registered Nurse (Travel) Cleveland Clinic Stuart
Nightingale Nursing Agency
08.2022 - 12.2022
Registered Nurse (Travel)
Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital
02.2022 - 07.2022
Adjunct Instructor
Baton Rouge Community College
09.2021 - 01.2022
Registered Nurse - Travel Dr. Phillips Hospital
OneStaff Nursing Agency
06.2021 - 09.2021
Registered Nurse - Staff
Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital
07.2015 - 01.2021
Registered Nurse - Per-diem Staff
Kindred Hospital
12.2012 - 12.2017
Registered Nurse
Wuesthoff Health System
10.2011 - 12.2012
University of Central Florida
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
Eastern Florida State College
Associate of Nursing Degree
Louisiana State University
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism