Michelle Blake
Keithville,LA
Summary
Passionate nurse with 25 years of experience in diverse healthcare settings and care units. Competent in care plan development and implementation, patient care coordination and interdisciplinary teams collaboration.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Billing Clerk
American Eagle, Terminal 6 & 7
Haughton, LA
01.2025 - Current
- Processed and sent invoices, adjustments, and credit memos to customers.
- Performed filing duties including sorting incoming mail, maintaining filing system, and organizing documents.
- Performed data import, scanning, or manual keying processes to verify invoice accuracy.
- Assisted with other administrative tasks as assigned.
Chronic Care Nurse
Trilogy Staffing
Madison, MS
07.2020 - 01.2025
- Tracked nursing data for care provided to document progress and outcomes for established goals.
- Educated patients and families about health maintenance, disease prevention and treatments.
- Counseled family members on how to cope with stress caused by serious illnesses.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
ICU RN
Willis Knighton South
Shreveport, LA
03.2018 - 07.2020
- Operated and monitored life support systems and medical devices specific to the critical care setting.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring compliance with healthcare protocols.
- Managed the administration of blood products and monitored patients for adverse reactions.
- Administered medications according to physician orders, including intravenous fluids or antibiotics.
- Monitored patient vital signs, assessing and responding to changes in patient conditions promptly.
Staff RN, LTAC
Promise Hospital
Shreveport, LA
04.2001 - 03.2019
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Supervised CNAs and other staff delivering care in setting by coaching and supporting.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Communicated effectively with all levels of personnel within the healthcare setting regarding patient care issues.
RN Supervisor 2
Forcht Wade Correctional Center
Keithville, LA
12.2007 - 12.2009
- Administered medications as prescribed by physicians, monitored patients for reactions or side effects, and provided education on medication use.
- Performed physical assessments of inmates including vital signs, weight measurements, lab tests, and other diagnostic evaluations.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving inmates; administered first aid and CPR when necessary.
RN Staff Nurse
Summit Hospital
Bossier City, LA
03.2000 - 03.2001
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
- Coordinated care with charge nurse and other staff through daily communication.
- Administered intravenous fluids and medications as prescribed by physicians.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Natchitoches, LA12-1999
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Infection control
- Critical thinking
- Patient condition monitoring
- Reporting and documentation
- IV management
Timeline
Billing Clerk
American Eagle, Terminal 6 & 7
01.2025 - Current
Chronic Care Nurse
Trilogy Staffing
07.2020 - 01.2025
ICU RN
Willis Knighton South
03.2018 - 07.2020
RN Supervisor 2
Forcht Wade Correctional Center
12.2007 - 12.2009
Staff RN, LTAC
Promise Hospital
04.2001 - 03.2019
RN Staff Nurse
Summit Hospital
03.2000 - 03.2001
Associate of Science - Nursing Science
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
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