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Michelle Barbier

Tomball,TX

Summary

Experienced Registered Nurse licensed in Texas and offering more than 26 years of Acute Care experience. Proficient in using common equipment and completing skilled procedures. Successful at maintaining calm and level-headed in high-stress situations.

Diligent nursing professional with demonstrated success in emergency patient care. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills and sound clinical judgment.

Work well in fast-paced ER environments to manage acute incidents and chronic patient concerns. Clear and decisive communicator with strong prioritization and planning skills. Focused on effectively triaging patients for optimal department response. Certifications include ACLS,PALS,ENC,TNCC and BLS.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse-Emergency Department

HCA Healthcare Tomball
04.2022 - Current
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
  • Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
  • Delivered important IV and venous medications to control symptoms and provide effective treatments.
  • Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
  • Cared for as many as Number patients each day, quickly identifying concerns, controlling symptoms and providing expert emergency care.
  • 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.

Registered Nurse -Home Health

Memorial Hermann Home Health
05.2020 - 04.2022
  • Informed physicians of any changes to patients' health or concerns observed during home visits.
  • Provided physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management to home health patients.
  • Traveled to patients' homes on daily basis to assess health conditions and provide superior level of nursing care.
  • Educated patients on use and benefits of equipment such as home blood pressure cuffs and glucose meters.
  • Incorporated therapeutic, rehabilitative and nursing goals into detailed, individualized care plans based on diagnoses.
  • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
  • Introduced changes to patient care plans based on regular evaluations and patient changes.
  • Advised and coached patients progressing from hospitals, rehab facilities and other medical organizations to at-home treatment settings.
  • Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
  • Delivered after-hours care to patients based on strict role-call rotations.

Registered Nurse -Home Health

Encompass Home Health
10.2013 - 05.2020
  • Informed physicians of any changes to patients' health or concerns observed during home visits.
  • Provided physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management to home health patients.
  • Traveled to patients' homes on daily basis to assess health conditions and provide superior level of nursing care.
  • Educated patients on use and benefits of equipment such as home blood pressure cuffs and glucose meters.
  • Trained, guided, supported and supervised home health aide care providers.
  • Incorporated therapeutic, rehabilitative and nursing goals into detailed, individualized care plans based on diagnoses.
  • Assessed patients' health conditions and asked appropriate questions to better understand current feelings.
  • Contacted RN manager immediately when issues arose with at-home patients in effort to find effective resolutions.
  • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
  • Introduced changes to patient care plans based on regular evaluations and patient changes.
  • Advised and coached patients progressing from hospitals, rehab facilities and other medical organizations to at-home treatment settings.
  • Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
  • Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
  • Delivered after-hours care to patients based on strict role-call rotations.

Registered Nurse-Home Health

Memorial Hermann Home Health
03.2008 - 10.2013
  • Informed physicians of any changes to patients' health or concerns observed during home visits.
  • Provided physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management to home health patients.
  • Traveled to patients' homes on daily basis to assess health conditions and provide superior level of nursing care.
  • Educated patients on use and benefits of equipment such as home blood pressure cuffs and glucose meters.
  • Trained, guided, supported and supervised home health aide care providers.
  • Incorporated therapeutic, rehabilitative and nursing goals into detailed, individualized care plans based on diagnoses.
  • Assessed patients' health conditions and asked appropriate questions to better understand current feelings.
  • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
  • Introduced changes to patient care plans based on regular evaluations and patient changes.
  • Advised and coached patients progressing from hospitals, rehab facilities and other medical organizations to at-home treatment settings.
  • Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.

Registered Nurse-Telemetry and Medical Surgical

Mercy One -Des Moines Ia.
09.2000 - 10.2008
  • Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens and pain management techniques.
  • Managed caseload of 5-10 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy and wound care.
  • Started intravenous fluids, administered medications and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
  • Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
  • Managed pre-op and post-operative patient care by stocking medical supplies and preparing operating rooms.
  • Used electronic charting to document patient plan of care by taking into account nursing interventions, diagnosis and expected patient outcomes.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
  • Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
  • Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.

Registered Nurse-Telemetry and Medical Surgical

East Jefferson General Hospital Health
12.1998 - 12.1999
  • Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens and pain management techniques.
  • Managed caseload of 5-10 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy and wound care.
  • Started intravenous fluids, administered medications and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
  • Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.

Education

Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing

Delgado Charity Schoolof Nursing
New Orleans, LA
12.1997

Skills

  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support
  • Patient Examination
  • Diet and Nutrition
  • Compassionate and Caring
  • Emergency Patient Triage
  • Interpreting EKGs
  • Preventive Healthcare
  • Accurate Documentation
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
  • Treatment Planning and Implementation

Timeline

Registered Nurse-Emergency Department

HCA Healthcare Tomball
04.2022 - Current

Registered Nurse -Home Health

Memorial Hermann Home Health
05.2020 - 04.2022

Registered Nurse -Home Health

Encompass Home Health
10.2013 - 05.2020

Registered Nurse-Home Health

Memorial Hermann Home Health
03.2008 - 10.2013

Registered Nurse-Telemetry and Medical Surgical

Mercy One -Des Moines Ia.
09.2000 - 10.2008

Registered Nurse-Telemetry and Medical Surgical

East Jefferson General Hospital Health
12.1998 - 12.1999

Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing

Delgado Charity Schoolof Nursing

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