Michele C. Allen
Milford,NJ
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with extensive experience in direct patient care, triage, and care coordination in high-pressure settings. Skilled in managing challenging situations and fostering strong relationships with patients and families through effective communication and customer service.
Overview
1
1
Certification
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
REGISTERED NURSE, Clinical Preceptor
Raritan Valley Community College
01.2025 - Current
- Mentored and supervised students, facilitated clinical learning through direct instruction, observation, and feedback, and evaluated progress to ensure patient safety and competence.
- Facilitated skill development, critical thinking, and clinical decision-making by providing expert guidance and validating patient assessments and treatment plans.
- Modeled exemplary nursing practice, interprofessional communication, and organizational navigation within clinical setting.
REGISTERED NURSE, Intensive Care Unit
Hunterdon Medical Center
11.2022 - Current
- Monitored and assessed critically ill patients, administered complex treatments, operated and interpreted specialized equipment, and collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
- Assessed, planned, implemented, and evaluated care for critically ill patients to ensure comprehensive treatment.
- Administered advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS) to stabilize patients in critical condition., ventilator management, hemodynamic monitoring, arterial lines, central lines, EKG monitoring, and other complex nursing care skills.
- Responded quickly to changes in patient condition and initiated appropriate emergency interventions to stabilize patients.
REGISTERED NURSE, Cardiovascular Unit
Hunterdon Medical Center
05.2018 - 12.2023
- Conducted focused cardiac assessments (vital signs, heart/lung sounds, peripheral perfusion) and monitored hemodynamic status to ensure timely interventions.
- Interpreted cardiac rhythms, telemetry, and bedside monitor alarms; initiated timely interventions per established protocols to enhance patient outcomes.
- Administered and titrated cardiac medications (antiarrhythmic, anticoagulants, vasoactive agents, diuretics), IV fluids, and blood products to optimize patient care.
- Performed focused cardiac assessments (vital signs, heart/lung sounds, peripheral perfusion) and ongoing monitoring of hemodynamic status.
REGISTERED NURSE, Step-Down Unit
St. Luke's Warren Campus
09.2015 - 04.2018
- Monitored critically ill patients, interpreting telemetry, hemodynamic trends, and ventilator parameters.
- Administered IV drips, titrated vasoactive medications, and maintained precise medication safety protocols.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Leadership and Administration
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN09-2022
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Raritan Valley Community College
Branchburg, NJ05-2015
Bachelor of Science - Therapeutic Recreation
Montclair State University
Upper Montclair, NJ05-2001
Skills
- Patient assessments
- Strong clinical judgment
- Direct patient care
- IV administration
- Intravenous therapy
- Medication management
- Patient education
Certification
Registered Nurse, New Jersey, Exp. May 2027, Lic.# 26NR18166400
ACLS, American Heart Association, Expires November 2026
BLS, American Heart Association, Expires Aug 2027
Honors and Activities
The National Society of Leadership and Success
Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nurses, Omega Gamma Chapter
Timeline
REGISTERED NURSE, Clinical Preceptor
Raritan Valley Community College
01.2025 - Current
REGISTERED NURSE, Intensive Care Unit
Hunterdon Medical Center
11.2022 - Current
REGISTERED NURSE, Cardiovascular Unit
Hunterdon Medical Center
05.2018 - 12.2023
REGISTERED NURSE, Step-Down Unit
St. Luke's Warren Campus
09.2015 - 04.2018
Master of Science - Nursing Leadership and Administration
Capella University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Raritan Valley Community College
Bachelor of Science - Therapeutic Recreation
Montclair State University