Michelle Brist RN
Registered Nurse
Kalispell,MT
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) offering sixteen years of experience in healthcare. Known for excellent bedside manner and efficient communication with colleagues. Proven to work well with diverse patient populations and foster trusting relationships to improve patient outcomes. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Perioperative Registered Nurse
Logan Health
04.2021 - Current
- Enhanced patient safety by conducting thorough preoperative assessments and effectively communicating with the surgical team.
- Reduced surgical site infections through meticulous adherence to aseptic techniques and infection control protocols.
- Provided quality perioperative care by closely monitoring patients throughout their surgical experience.
- Improved patient satisfaction by addressing concerns, answering questions, and offering support before and after surgery.
- Collaborated with an interdisciplinary team of healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes and streamline the surgical process.
- Fostered increased patient trust by providing empathetic emotional support and clear explanations of surgical processes.
- Admitted, assessed and prepared ambulatory care patients for surgery in accordance with surgery center policies and individual patient needs.
- Planned, executed, directed and evaluated nursing care given to surgical patient through perioperative experience to promote highest quality and patient safety.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Registered Nurse
State Of Montana Veteran's Home
06.2018 - Current
- Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, and catheter insertion.
- Delivered outstanding care to 25 residents on 50 bed unit, 20 residents on 40 bed unit, and 15 residents in dementia care unit with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Offer exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare personnel to meet patients' personal, physical, psychological and cognitive needs.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Big Sky Family Medicine
12.2016 - 11.2017
- Supported physicians during minor surgical procedures.
- Applied interpersonal communication skills to comfort and counsel patients and families throughout care process.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures..
- Took samples such as blood and urine to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
Cardiopulmonary Technician
KRMC - Rocky Mountain Heart & Lung
04.2015 - 04.2016
- Inspected, maintained and adjusted cardiology equipment to maintain optimal functionality and diagnostic usefulness.
- Prepared, maintained and sanitized equipment in alignment with strict procedures and safety regulations.
- Increased efficiency and operating capabilities by serving as facilitator between physicians and staff.
- Set up equipment and supplies for testing, liaising with technicians to troubleshoot errors and implement fixes.
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Smith's Pharmacy
06.2012 - 05.2015
- Set up and modified patient profiles in computer system to include current information such as medications and insurance details.
- Consulted with insurance company representatives to complete claims processing, resolve concerns and reconcile payments.
- Communicated with prescribers to verify medication dosages, refill authorizations and patient information.
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Walgreens Pharmacy
12.2008 - 06.2012
- Coordinated verification and accomplished filling of more than 500 daily prescriptions in high-volume retail pharmacy environment.
- Consulted with insurance company representatives to complete claims processing, resolve concerns and reconcile payments.
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
- Worked with computerized and automated systems for dispensing medications and editing new patient profiles.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Flathead Valley Community College
Kalispell, MT12.2017
Associate of Applied Science - Practical Nursing
Flathead Valley Community College
Kalispell, MT05.2016
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Flathead Valley Community College
Kalispell, MT05.2011
Skills
- Organization and Time management
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Professional bedside manner
- Effective Listening
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient and family advocacy
- Nursing staff leadership
- Precepting
- Preoperative Patient Assessments
Certification
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Timeline
Perioperative Registered Nurse
Logan Health
04.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
State Of Montana Veteran's Home
06.2018 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Big Sky Family Medicine
12.2016 - 11.2017
Cardiopulmonary Technician
KRMC - Rocky Mountain Heart & Lung
04.2015 - 04.2016
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Smith's Pharmacy
06.2012 - 05.2015
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Walgreens Pharmacy
12.2008 - 06.2012
Associate of Science - Nursing
Flathead Valley Community College
Associate of Applied Science - Practical Nursing
Flathead Valley Community College
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Flathead Valley Community College
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
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