Michelle Anaya RN, BSN, CGRN

• Directed clinical operations as charge nurse for GI department and PACU, ensuring seamless patient care throughout procedural experiences.
• Delivered comprehensive nursing care to patients with acute and chronic medical conditions.
• Performed comprehensive assessments and developed, implemented, and evaluated individualized nursing care plans.
• Recognize and respond rapidly to changes in patient condition and initiate appropriate nursing interventions.
• Executed safe and effective administration of medications and IV therapies.
• Improved patient outcomes through effective collaboration with gastroenterologist, anesthesiologists, pulmonologists, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Delivered comprehensive education to patients and families regarding procedures, medications, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
• Demonstrate strong clinical judgement and prioritization in fast-paced environment.
• Ensured accuracy in clinical documentation while adhering to established policies and procedures.
• Conducted thorough specimen collection and ensured accurate identification, labeling, handling, documentation, and transport to uphold laboratory requirements.
• Participated on the patient safety committee as a reliability coach.
• Served as preceptor and resource for new nurses and nursing staff, supporting orientation, clinical skill development, and safe patient care practices.

Managed sedation processes during outpatient GI procedures, adhering to provider directives and facility standards to maintain optimal patient care.

Systematically tracked and documented vital signs and patient responses during moderated sedation to maintain optimal care standards.

Identified and responded to patient condition changes to ensure timely and appropriate care escalation.

Contributed to the Quality and Safety Committee with a focus on improving patient care standards through regular quarterly meetings.