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Michele Worthy

Shirleysburg,Pennsylvania

Summary

Dedicated Registered Nurse with 28 years experience delivering quality patient care to those at the Geisinger Lewistown hospital for the past three years. Skilled in patient assessment, monitoring for changes, critical thinking, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Proven ability to adjust to provide effective care in fast-paced environments.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse Educator

Geisinger School of Nursing
Lewistown, Pennsylvania
09.2025 - Current
  • Assessed learning needs of healthcare professionals to enhance clinical competencies.

Registered Nurse Med-Surg

Geisinger Lewistown Hospital
Lewistown, PA
03.2023 - Current
  • Administered oral, IV, and intramuscular medications as part of patient treatments.
  • Worked closely with physicians, surgeons, case managers and nursing staff as part of unit team.
  • Educated patients and families about disease processes, self-care techniques, medications, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Monitored patients' conditions and progress by regularly evaluating vital signs, symptoms, and response to treatment.

Registered Nurse-Traveling

ARMS Staffing
Allentown, PA
02.2022 - 03.2023
  • Received nursing contracts on med-surg units
  • Provided care as part of the organization's team during the contracted time

Registered Nurse-Charge

Select Specialty Hospital
Camp Hill, PA
03.2019 - 02.2022
  • Cared for chronically critically ill patients such as trachs, surgical drains, wounds, peg tubes
  • Worked closely with physicians, surgeons, case managers and nursing staff as part of unit team.
  • Rounded daily with the physician and Respiratory Therapist
  • Resource for the nursing staff
  • Managed staffing
  • Addressed staff and patient complaints

Registered Nurse Case Manager

UPMC Home Nursing Agency
Huntingdon, PA
03.2018 - 03.2019
  • Oversaw a treatment plan for a group of patients within the community
  • Provided teaching to patients and families
  • Performed lab draws, wound care, and patient assessments
  • Close communication with the physician regarding patient status
  • Open communication with other member of the home nursing team to ensure quality of care

Registered Nurse-Charge

Select Specialty Hospital
Camp Hill, PA
10.2011 - 03.2018
  • Cared for chronically critically ill patients such as trachs, surgical drains, wounds, peg tubes
  • Worked closely with physicians, surgeons, case managers and nursing staff as part of unit team.
  • Rounded daily with the physician and Respiratory Therapist
  • Resource for the nursing staff
  • Managed staffing
  • Addressed staff and patient complaints

Registered Nurse- SICU

Hershey Medical Center
Hershey, PA
05.2011 - 10.2011
  • Cared for complicated post-surgical patients in the ICU setting
  • Managed IV medication, surgical drains, ETT, restraints
  • Promoted culture of safety by adhering to established policies and protocols related to medication administration, fall prevention, and infection control measures.
  • Conducted regular rounds on assigned patients to ensure ongoing assessment of needs and provision of timely care.
  • Monitored catheters, leads and tubing for proper placement and functioning.
  • Maintained aseptic techniques during invasive procedures to prevent infection transmission.

Registered Nurse-Staff

Chambersburg Hospital
Chambersburg, PA
10.1998 - 06.2011
  • Worked as a staff nurse on various units throughout the facility
  • Med-surg, Acute Rehab, Progressive Care Unit
  • Progressive Care Unit-gained experience caring for post -cardiac cath patients, cardiac drips, telemetry

Registered Nurse

Manor Care
Carlisle, PA
06.1997 - 10.1998
  • Company Overview: Long term care facility worked as a RN supervisor for the building and a med nurse
  • Administered medications, treatments, and wound care to patients in a long term care facility
  • Assisted with staffing as needed
  • Long term care facility worked as a RN supervisor for the building and a med nurse

Education

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Nursing

Penn State University
University Park, PA
05.1997

Master of Science - Family Nurse Practioner

Walden University
Minneapolis, MN

Skills

  • Medication administration
  • Aseptic technique
  • Patient assessment
  • Electronic health records
  • Patient education
  • Care coordination
  • Patient monitoring

Membership

  • American Nurses Association

Timeline

Registered Nurse Educator

Geisinger School of Nursing
09.2025 - Current

Registered Nurse Med-Surg

Geisinger Lewistown Hospital
03.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse-Traveling

ARMS Staffing
02.2022 - 03.2023

Registered Nurse-Charge

Select Specialty Hospital
03.2019 - 02.2022

Registered Nurse Case Manager

UPMC Home Nursing Agency
03.2018 - 03.2019

Registered Nurse-Charge

Select Specialty Hospital
10.2011 - 03.2018

Registered Nurse- SICU

Hershey Medical Center
05.2011 - 10.2011

Registered Nurse-Staff

Chambersburg Hospital
10.1998 - 06.2011

Registered Nurse

Manor Care
06.1997 - 10.1998

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Nursing

Penn State University

Master of Science - Family Nurse Practioner

Walden University

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