Michele Renee Arroyo
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Dedicated Nurse with over fifteen years' experience in acute. rehabilitation care and case management. Caring and hardworking with the desire to positively impact patients and families with excellent, compassionate care. Skilled in conducting assessments, interpreting diagnostics and managing acute care patients. Able to self-manage in structured/unstructured environments without compromising patient care.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Nurse
Grady Memorial Hospital
Atlanta, GA
08.2023 - Current
- Assisted in the development and implementation of departmental policies and procedures.
- Evaluated patient outcomes against established standards of care.
- Coordinated communication between physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding patient care.
Staff Nurse
Grady Memorial Hospital
Atlanta, GA
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Monitored patient's pre/post surgery on trauma med-surg unit Responsible for timely, accurate assessments and notification to providers of changes in condition
- Coordination of care with hospital staff for treatments, to carry out interventions with the goal of preventing harm
- Participated in research activities related to evidence-based practice initiatives
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress notes, medications administered and other relevant data
- Developed individualized teaching strategies for each patient based on their specific needs
- Collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team to educate patient/family in anticipation of discharge
Staff RN
Select Medical Hospital
Atlanta, GA
02.2022 - 08.2022
- Reviewed physician orders for appropriateness and participated in medication management to optimize patient safety.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to create, implement and adapt individualized care plans.
- Facilitated strategic goals aimed at increasing patient satisfaction and improving outcomes through compassionate, precise and high-quality nursing care.
- Mentored new nurses on practices and procedures to drive patient outcome goals.
RN II - Neurosurgery
Emory University Hospital
Atlanta, GA
02.2021 - 04.2022
- Coordinated care with neuro physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care delivery of comprehensive services.
- Assisted neurosurgery patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring for changes in condition, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects - notified providers of changes as appropriate, to minimize patient harm.
Staff Nurse/Charge Nurse
Department of Veterans Affairs - Ralph H. Johnson
Charleston, SC
12.2018 - 02.2021
- Addressed rapid response and code situations by strategically organizing and delegating tasks.
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physicians with important patient health information used to create focused treatment plans and manage ongoing care.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
- Precepted new staff nurses to provide education on hospital policies and procedures, patient care skills, medical procedures and techniques and patient assessments and interventions.
- Assessed and assisted patients with a diverse range and comorbid chronic diagnoses.
Staff Nurse - PRN
Palmetto Behavioral Health Hospital
North Charleston, SC
02.2019 - 11.2020
- Administered oral, intramuscular medications to patients and monitored responses.
- Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Notified MD of changes in patient condition requiring immediate care, recommended appropriate interventions, carried out MD orders and monitored outcomes
Assistant Director of Nursing
The Laurels Of Bon Air
Midlothian, VA
01.2018 - 11.2018
- Oversaw new nursing employee orientation process, including explanation of personnel policies and individual duties
- Implemented new hire training to further develop skills and initiate discussions on task prioritization.
- Assessed competency of clinical staff to promote quality, continuity and safety.
- Implemented changes needed to correct deficiencies found during government inspections.
- Coordinated medical and health services in compliance with government regulations and policies set by Corporate.
- Developed policies to align procedures with nursing home strategic initiatives and complied with state and federal guidelines.
- Participated in AM meetings with department heads to discuss census information, admissions/discharges and facility/nursing goals.
- Resolved conflicts promptly among physicians, nurses and other healthcare employees to keep workflows on task.
Assistant Director of Nursing
Ashland Home and Health Facility
Richmond, VA
10.2017 - 01.2018
- Reviewed and assessed staff processes, reducing hazards posed for residents and staff while promoting regulatory compliance.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Resolved conflicts promptly among physicians, nurses and other healthcare employees to keep workflow on task.
- Assisted in the direction of daily operations at facility caring for more than 140 individuals and staff caring for those individuals
Unit Manager/Acute Rehab Unit
HCR Manorcare - North Charleston
Hanahan, SC
04.2015 - 10.2017
- Mentored nursing staff as needed and set unit goals and standards.
- Coordinated ongoing educational objectives to enhance staff competencies in safety, quality and core measures.
- Stocked medical supplies, medications and equipment to maintain essential items for unit.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
- Attended departmental meetings, providing feedback to enhance future performance.
- Initiated audit process to evaluate thoroughness of documentation and maintenance of facility standards - ie MAR/TAR, crash cart checks
Director of Nursing
Riverside Health and Rehabilitation
North Charleston, SC
11.2012 - 03.2015
- Developed policies to align procedures with nursing home strategic initiatives and complied with statutory, regulatory, state and federal guidelines.
- Coordinated medical and health services in compliance with government regulations and policies set by board of trustees.
- Reviewed and assessed staff processes, reducing hazards posed for residents and staff while promoting regulatory compliance.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Created and maintained facility documents and records, maintaining accuracy while managing sensitive data.
Staff Registered Nurse/Transplant
Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, SC
06.2007 - 12.2012
- Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
- Promoted healthy lifestyle choices to reduce re-emergence of painful or dangerous symptoms.
- Monitored and educated nursing students/CNA staff on proper care procedures and prioritization strategies.
- Imparted medical, operational and patient care knowledge to junior nurses to maximize performance and quality of team operations.
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information used to create focused treatment plans and manage ongoing care.
- Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Louisiana At Lafayette
Lafayette, Louisiana 08-2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
Trident Technical College
North Charleston, South Carolina05.2008
Skills
- Collaborative Team Management
- Plan of Action Implementation
- Patient Care Coordination
- Clinical Leadership
Certification
BLS - ACLS -
Trauma Nurse Certification 2023
Timeline
Charge Nurse
Grady Memorial Hospital
08.2023 - Current
Staff Nurse
Grady Memorial Hospital
08.2022 - 08.2023
Staff RN
Select Medical Hospital
02.2022 - 08.2022
RN II - Neurosurgery
Emory University Hospital
02.2021 - 04.2022
Staff Nurse - PRN
Palmetto Behavioral Health Hospital
02.2019 - 11.2020
Staff Nurse/Charge Nurse
Department of Veterans Affairs - Ralph H. Johnson
12.2018 - 02.2021
Assistant Director of Nursing
The Laurels Of Bon Air
01.2018 - 11.2018
Assistant Director of Nursing
Ashland Home and Health Facility
10.2017 - 01.2018
Unit Manager/Acute Rehab Unit
HCR Manorcare - North Charleston
04.2015 - 10.2017
Director of Nursing
Riverside Health and Rehabilitation
11.2012 - 03.2015
Staff Registered Nurse/Transplant
Medical University of South Carolina
06.2007 - 12.2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Louisiana At Lafayette
Associate of Science - Nursing
Trident Technical College
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