Michelle Arends
Nampa,ID
Summary
Experienced nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration, and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Private Duty Nurse
Terrace Health
08.2021 - Current
- Administered prescribed medication and treatment as permitted by state and local regulations in accordance with physician orders.
- Supported personal care needs, attended therapy sessions, and worked towards completing patient-centered goals.
- Assisted in development and implementation of service plans related to nursing and patient health care needs.
- Reported general, physical and mental condition of patients to support care initiatives.
Nurse, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
St Lukes Health System
10.2017 - 07.2022
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Avera McKennan Hospital
06.2015 - 09.2017
- Provided basic educational services to parents and guardians on topics such as child growth and development and special needs.
- Maintained continuous growth of professional knowledge and competencies through ongoing education opportunities.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary teams to assess holistic healthcare profiles of all pediatric patients.
- Monitored pediatric patient conditions to identify changes and respond promptly.
- Administered medications and treatments to pediatric patients to manage symptoms and promote healing.
Orthopedics Registered Nurse
Avera McKennan Hospital
07.2014 - 07.2015
- Evaluated patient response and modified plan of care accordingly throughout patient stay.
- Educated patients and families on managing post-treatment home care needs and medication administration.
- Developed and implemented individual plans of care in collaboration with members of healthcare team to promote patient and family centered care in healing environment.
Education
Bachelor In Nursing -
Dakota Wesleyan University
Mitchell, SD05.2015
Associate Degree In Nursing -
Dakota Wesleyan University
Mitchell, SD07.2014
Skills
- Vital Sign Monitoring
- Administration of prescribed medications
- Physical Assessment
- Supporting Daily Living Needs
- Oxygen Administration
- Feeding Tube Management
- Changing Tracheostomy Tubes
Certification
- PALS
- BLS
Timeline
Private Duty Nurse
Terrace Health
08.2021 - Current
Nurse, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
St Lukes Health System
10.2017 - 07.2022
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Avera McKennan Hospital
06.2015 - 09.2017
Orthopedics Registered Nurse
Avera McKennan Hospital
07.2014 - 07.2015
Bachelor In Nursing -
Dakota Wesleyan University
Associate Degree In Nursing -
Dakota Wesleyan University