Michelle Brinker
Howard City,MI
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pediatric Home Care Nurse
First Day Home Care
Lakeview, MI
10.2023 - Current
- Enhanced patient recovery by implementing individualized care plans and closely monitoring progress.
- Provided high-quality, compassionate care to medically fragile children in their homes, ensuring a comfortable environment for healing.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the home environment by identifying potential hazards and implementing appropriate preventative measures for pediatric patients.
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Rockford Pediatrics
Rockford, MI
06.2022 - 10.2023
- Educated children about their medical conditions in age-appropriate language, empowering them to take an active role in managing their health.
- Administered vaccinations and medications accurately, ensuring optimal treatment, efficacy and patient safety.
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills by prioritizing tasks and efficiently delegating responsibilities, ensuring all patients received timely care.
Emergency Nurse
United Hospital
04.2022 - 06.2022
- Assessed incoming trauma victims quickly in collaboration with other healthcare providers for immediate life-saving measures.
- Responded effectively to rapidly changing situations by adapting treatment plans as necessary for optimal patient outcomes.
- Enhanced teamwork among staff through clear communication and collaboration in high-stress situations.
Resource School Nurse
Spectrum Health Healthy Communities
10.2021 - 06.2022
- Monitored ongoing medical conditions such as asthma or diabetes, adjusting care plans accordingly to maintain ideal student wellness levels.
- Served as liaison between families, school personnel, and other healthcare providers on behalf of students.
- Assessed student health and identified potential health concerns to provide appropriate care.
- Maintained upkeep on defibrillators, blood pressure monitors and first aid kits to keep resources in working condition for emergencies.
Emergency Nurse
Kelsey Hospital
09.2020 - 10.2021
- Delivered compassionate care to patients of diverse ages, backgrounds, and medical needs in the fast-paced emergency department setting.
- Responded effectively to rapidly changing situations by adapting treatment plans as necessary for optimal patient outcomes.
- Improved patient outcomes by efficiently assessing, triaging, and treating emergency room patients.
- Performed thorough physical assessments on each patient upon arrival to the emergency department, identifying urgent medical concerns and initiating appropriate interventions.
Charge Pediatric Registered Nurse
Emergency Department
07.2017 - 09.2020
- Educated children about their medical conditions in age-appropriate language, empowering them to take an active role in managing their health.
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills by prioritizing tasks and efficiently delegating responsibilities, ensuring all patients received timely care.
- Monitored vital signs closely during procedures or treatments, intervening swiftly when necessary to maintain patient stability.
- Contributed positively toward team dynamics by offering support during high-stress situations such as emergency response or complex case management as Charge Nurse
Charge Registered Nurse
Medical-Surgical
10.2015 - 07.2017
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Skillfully performed various clinical procedures such as IV insertion, wound dressing changes, catheterizations; ensuring optimal comfort levels for patients during these processes.
- Collaborated with floor staff to achieve staffing assignments, safe work environment, and effective advocation for staff and patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Saginaw Valley State University
University Center, MI05.2015
Associates of Science -
Alpena Community College
Alpena, MI08.2013
Skills
- Compassionate communication
- Immunization Administration
- Medical Documentation
- Family Education
- Patient Assessment
- Pediatric Care
Certification
- Basic Life Support
Timeline
Pediatric Home Care Nurse
First Day Home Care
10.2023 - Current
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Rockford Pediatrics
06.2022 - 10.2023
Emergency Nurse
United Hospital
04.2022 - 06.2022
Resource School Nurse
Spectrum Health Healthy Communities
10.2021 - 06.2022
Emergency Nurse
Kelsey Hospital
09.2020 - 10.2021
Charge Pediatric Registered Nurse
Emergency Department
07.2017 - 09.2020
Charge Registered Nurse
Medical-Surgical
10.2015 - 07.2017
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Saginaw Valley State University
Associates of Science -
Alpena Community College
- Basic Life Support
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