Michelle Alder
San Leandro,CA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Motivated to learn, grow and excel.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Fremont Surgery Center
Fremont , CA
2018.04 - Current
- Collaborate with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Advocate for patient and ensure safety before, during and after surgery.
- Assist with induction and emergence from General, MAC, Regional and Local Anesthesia; working closely with Anesthesiologist for intubation & extubation, transfer and stabilization of patient in PACU.
- Knowledge of various surgical interventions among variety of specialties ( Vascular, Orthopedic, General, Pediatric, etc... )
- Maintain sterile surgical environment and secure confidential data to protect patients' health and privacy.
- Create warm, supportive atmosphere to keep patients feeling safe and comfortable immediately before and after surgery.
- Accurately document surgery notes, procedure plans, treatment, medications, IVs and discharge care.
- Explain course of care and common side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms
- Monitor patient reactions after administering IV medications and therapies.
- Assist with Nerve Blocks ( epidural, popliteal, interscalene , etc... ).
- Offer exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Implement quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health and organizational regulations. (Ex: placing lead over all patients while under large C-ARM where surgery is not being performed to help limit exposure.)
Charge Nurse
General Vascular Surgery Center
San Leandro , CA
2016.10 - 2018.04
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking and administration.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes and treatment implementations.
- Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
- Identified unit areas of inadequacy and adjusted procedures to close gaps and improve policies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Accurately documented treatment, 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.
Registered Nurse , Urgent Care
U.C.S.F
San Francisco , CA
2016.05 - 2016.10
- Triage Nurse for both clinic and incoming messages/calls
- Responsible for all incoming urgent patient matters in busy Multi-Physician, Multi-Specialty practice
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Maintained accurate and thorough documentation in EPIC system.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Windsor Willow Tree
Oakland , CA
2016.01 - 2016.05
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards & operational procedures.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff ; managed critical incidents
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures: Updated patient record in clear and timely manner.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, management and lifestyle options.
- Collected blood, urine and other specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with E.S.R.D, C.H.F and other end of life diseases.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
Certified Medical Assistant
Sutter East Bay Medical
Berkeley , CA
2010.10 - 2014.10
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Merritt College
Oakland, CA05.2015
Associate of Science - Health Sciences
Merritt College
Oakland, CA05.2015
Skills
- 15+ Years in Medical Field
- Thorough knowledge of sterile technique & infection prevention measures
- Skilled IV insertions
- Delegation and Motivation
- Anesthetic Administration
- Airway Management
- Unit Oversight
- Clear Patient Communication
- Empathetic Bedside Manner
- Accurate Documentation
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Student Precepting
- Proficient in EPIC and Pyxis usage
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Fremont Surgery Center
2018.04 - Current
Charge Nurse
General Vascular Surgery Center
2016.10 - 2018.04
Registered Nurse , Urgent Care
U.C.S.F
2016.05 - 2016.10
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Windsor Willow Tree
2016.01 - 2016.05
Certified Medical Assistant
Sutter East Bay Medical
2010.10 - 2014.10
Associate of Science - Nursing
Merritt College
Associate of Science - Health Sciences
Merritt College
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