Michelle Adams, MSN, RN
Mechanicsville,VA
Summary
Highly skilled Registered Nurse with 20+ years of diverse experience in Med/Surg, ICU, ED, and Ambulatory Care. Proven ability to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate healthcare services for optimal resource utilization. Expertise in collaborative patient care, and utilization management principles. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications with flexibility for 24/7 operation schedules.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
IT Training Support Supervisor
Virginia Commonwealth University Health System
Richmond, VA
05.2020 - 07.2023
- Led a team through Epic EHR conversion, optimizing systems for clinical use to improve patient care and workflow efficiency.
- Applied expertise to troubleshoot and enhance user adoption, ensuring minimal disruption to patient care.
- Supervised and evaluated performance of Support staff, providing training and feedback as necessary.
- Reported concerns and recommendations from clients and employees to senior management.
Clinical Transformation Specialist
Virginia Commonwealth University Health System
Richmond, VA
08.2014 - 05.2020
- Coordinated the implementation of EHR systems, facilitating efficient care coordination and workflow optimization for new clinical practices
- Provided training solutions and conducted gap analysis to ensure effective transitions.
- Created training materials for new hires on the company's procedures and policies.
- Leveraged specialized knowledge to act as subject matter expert within organization.
RN Clin III: Otolaryngology Clinic
Virginia Commonwealth University Health System
Richmond, VA
04.2012 - 08.2014
- Acted as a liaison between patients and providers, ensuring continuity of care and adherence to treatment plans.
- Modified patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.
- Educated patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
- Managed complex cases involving multiple diagnoses or treatments.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
Travel Nurse: ED (CA & VA)
Travel Nurse Agencies
11.2003 - 04.2012
- Managed high-acuity cases in Level One Trauma Centers and Emergency Departments to stabilize critical patients.
- Facilitated communication between physicians, nurses and other healthcare providers to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Coordinated transfers to other facilities when necessary and completed all required paperwork accurately in a timely manner.
- Developed individualized teaching plans based on patient needs utilizing evidence based guidelines.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
RN: Coronary Medical ICU & ED
Virginia Commonwealth University Health System
Richmond, VA
01.2001 - 10.2003
- Provided critical care in ICU settings, focusing on patients with acute coronary conditions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Facilitated admission and discharge processes for ICU patients.
- Managed multiple high acuity cases simultaneously while maintaining focus on delivering quality care.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
- Served as a Forensic Nurse Examiner, ensuring sensitive care and evidence collection for patients who were crime victims.
- Supported criminal inquiries by reporting injuries and completing evidence collection kits.
- Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, Arizona07.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, Arizona05.2015
Skills
- Clinical Assessment
- Patient Education
- Microsoft Office
- Continuous Improvement
- Case Management
- Documentation
- Treatment Recommendations
- Care Coordination
- Patient Care Plans
- Needs Assessment
Certification
- Registered Nurse #0001169119
- Member of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
Timeline
IT Training Support Supervisor
Virginia Commonwealth University Health System
05.2020 - 07.2023
Clinical Transformation Specialist
Virginia Commonwealth University Health System
08.2014 - 05.2020
RN Clin III: Otolaryngology Clinic
Virginia Commonwealth University Health System
04.2012 - 08.2014
Travel Nurse: ED (CA & VA)
Travel Nurse Agencies
11.2003 - 04.2012
RN: Coronary Medical ICU & ED
Virginia Commonwealth University Health System
01.2001 - 10.2003
Master of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
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