Michelle Adams
UNC Health Care
Angier,NC
20
years of professional experience
Clinical Coordinator RN with expertise in patient safety, care coordination, and team leadership. Known for strong critical thinking, quality improvement, and reliable interdisciplinary collaboration.
Work History
Clinical Coordinator RN
1 Year 10 Months- Maintained compliance with nursing protocols, prioritizing safe and consistent patient care delivery.
- Improved patient outcomes with thorough assessments, individualized care plans, and timely interventions.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by maintaining accurate documentation, adhering to policies, and participating in audits.
- Prioritized urgent/emergency situations appropriately while also balancing routine care needs of patients.
- Developed strong relationships with patients and families through compassionate communication and education on treatment options.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives to continuously enhance patient care standards and overall performance metrics.
- Served as a mentor for new nursing staff members, providing guidance on clinical skills, critical thinking abilities, and best practices.
- Evaluated employee performance regularly; provided feedback on areas requiring growth or improvement; rewarded achievements accordingly.
- Promoted a culture of safety by identifying potential risks, implementing preventive measures, and conducting staff training sessions.
- Assisted in the recruitment, interviewing, selection process of qualified nursing personnel to maintain high-quality clinical staffing levels.
- Coordinated, monitored, assigned, and documented patient and clinical care activities.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Communicated care updates with physicians, nurses, and ancillary staff to maintain treatment continuity.
- Documented nursing coordination activities in Epic, ensuring accurate and complete patient records.
- Reviewed patient status changes and escalated concerns to appropriate clinical providers.
Registered Nurse II
6 Years- Administered medications, treatments, and IV therapies while maintaining accurate electronic documentation.
- Assessed patient conditions and prioritized nursing interventions using evidence-based clinical judgment.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary care plans with physicians, therapists, and case management teams.
- Educated patients and families on discharge instructions, medications, and self-care requirements.
- Implemented infection prevention and patient safety practices to support quality outcomes.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Admitted, transferred, and discharged patients while ensuring continuity of care and documentation accuracy.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to the unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
Registered Nurse III
12 Years 3 Months- Administered medications and monitored patient responses for safety and treatment effectiveness
- Coordinated comprehensive patient assessments and documented findings in electronic health records
- Collaborated with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to prioritize interventions and resolve care needs
- Educated patients and families on care plans, discharge instructions, and symptom management
- Tracked vital signs, lab results, and clinical changes to support timely escalation of concerns
- Implemented infection control and isolation protocols to maintain safe patient care environments
- Advocated for patient needs during care transitions, admissions, and discharge planning
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Provided support for patient's families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex cases.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environmentss and increase patient satisfaction.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
- magna cum laude graduate
Associate of Science - Nursing
- Honor Roll
- Awarded Donal Duff Memorial Award
- Elected to Treasurer for student body
Skills
Patient care
Clinical assessment
Care planning
Clinical documentation
Patient safety
Discharge planning
Quality improvement
Patient education
Patient counseling
Clinical supervision
Nursing management
Unit leadership
Interdisciplinary collaboration
Multidisciplinary team collaboration
Clinical leadership
Staff training facilitation
Staff development
Staff scheduling
Clinical instruction
Patient engagement
Patient outreach
Clinical staff support
Computerized charting
Clinical data collection
Protocol adherence
HIPAA regulations
Time management
Problem-solving abilities
Critical thinking
Adaptability and flexibility
Multitasking
Attention to detail
Interprofessional collaboration
Time management
Problem-solving abilities
Multitasking
Critical thinking
Adaptability and flexibility
Attention to detail
Timeline
Clinical Coordinator RN
UNC Health Care
09.2024 - 07.2026Read More
Registered Nurse II
UNC Health Care
09.2018 - 09.2024Read More
Registered Nurse III
Southern New Hampshire Medical Center
04.2006 - 07.2018Read More
Rivier University
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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St Joseph Scool of Nursing
Associate of Science from Nursing
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