Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
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Michelle Bearror BS,RN,CCRN

Jensen Beach,FL

Summary

  • Experienced Critical Care Registered Nurse with 18 years at Cleveland Clinic Florida, specializing in both Medical ICU and Cardiovascular ICU.
  • Equipped to handle high-stress situations and complex patient needs.
  • Excel in team collaboration, adapting quickly to evolving circumstances and ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
  • Skilled in advanced patient monitoring, emergency response, and therapeutic interventions.
  • Known for reliability, empathy, and strong communication abilities that enhance patient care and team efficiency.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit

Cleveland Clinic Florida - Martin North Hospital
12.2007 - Current
  • Deliver outstanding patient care in both Medical ICU and CVICU for over 18 years
  • Manage and monitor patients with a wide range of life-threatening diagnoses, including: Sepsis and Septic Shock, Multi-Organ Dysfunction Syndrome (MODS), Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), Acute Kidney Injury (AKI), Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA), Gastrointestinal Bleeds, Ischemic and Hemorrhagic Stroke, Myocardial Infarction (MI)/ACS, COPD Exacerbations, Drug Overdose
  • Recover post-operative Open Heart patients i.e. Coronary Artery Bypass Grafts, valvular surgeries, Aneurysm repairs, and other open-heart related surgeries.
  • Handle ventilator support, feeding tubes, central lines, dialysis catheters, Arterial lines, Pulmonary Artery catheters, and other advanced hemodynamic monitoring devices.
  • Manage advanced cardiac support devices i.e., Impella, Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump, Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT), ECMO support.
  • Assist physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
  • Care for wounds such as surgical sites and pressure injuries to prevent infection and promote healing.
  • Reduce patient complications by promptly identifying changes in condition and initiating appropriate interventions
  • Increase family involvement in patient care by providing timely updates on their loved one's progress and addressing any concerns or questions they may have.
  • Participate in continuing education opportunities to remain current on best practices and advancements in critical care nursing.
  • Mentor new nursing staff, facilitating smooth integration into the ICU unit and promoting a supportive workplace culture.

Patient Care Technician

Martin Memorial Health Systems
06.2007 - 10.2007
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
  • Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.

Health Unit Coordinator

Martin Memorial Health Systems
06.2005 - 06.2007
  • Enhanced communication between medical staff by promptly answering phone calls, relaying messages, and responding to inquiries.
  • Assisted nursing staff with daily tasks, contributing to a well-organized and efficient unit environment.
  • Assembled and maintained patient medical records and other documents related to patient care.

Education

Associate of Science - Associates Degree of Nursing

Indian River State College
Ft. Pierce, FL
10-2007

Cardiopulmonary Science - Exercise Physiology

Northeastern University
Boston, MA
06-2000

Skills

  • Detailed Patient Assessment
  • Advanced hemodynamic monitoring, PA Catheters, CVP, and Arterial Lines
  • Cardiac assist device management: Impella, Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump, ECMO assist
  • Emergency interventions
  • Intravenous therapy
  • Feeding tubes, central lines, dialysis catheters
  • Continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT)
  • Proficient in wound care across multiple stages
  • Ventilator management
  • End-of-life care
  • Family support

Accomplishments

  • Chair - Cleveland Clinic Shared Governance North ICU Unit Council Jan 2025-present
  • 15+ years of experience precepting novice to experienced RN's
  • Daisy award recipient
  • Blood champion award recipient

Certification

  • Critical Care Registered Nurse certification (CCRN), American Association of Critical Care Nurses, 4/30/2024
  • Current ACLS & BLS certifications valid through 10/2025
  • Current Cardiac-Surgical Unit Advanced Life Support (CSU-ALS)

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit

Cleveland Clinic Florida - Martin North Hospital
12.2007 - Current

Patient Care Technician

Martin Memorial Health Systems
06.2007 - 10.2007

Health Unit Coordinator

Martin Memorial Health Systems
06.2005 - 06.2007

Associate of Science - Associates Degree of Nursing

Indian River State College

Cardiopulmonary Science - Exercise Physiology

Northeastern University
Michelle Bearror BS,RN,CCRN