Michelle Campbell
Auburndale,FL
Summary
Motivational leader and service-oriented registered nurse with more than 25 years of experience within a Level 1 Trauma Center. Compassionate, competent nurse in charge of a 36 bed-progressive/general care, post operative surgical specialties and neuro unit. Well-versed in providing evidence-based, therapeutic post-op care with a wide variety of surgical specialties including neurosurgery, trauma, urology, otolaryngology, plastic, gynecology, colorectal, vascular, and general surgery. Experienced charge nurse bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, extensive leadership skills and positive experience in leadership roles. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities. Expert in diverse aspects of patient care with success in overseeing shift activities. Proven clinical skills and sound judgment. Passionate nurse brings talents in patient education, employee management and leadership development. Productive mentor and natural leader focused on fostering positive and collaborative organizational culture.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Pre-op/Phase2
AdventHealth Celebration
Celebration, Florida
02.2025 - Current
- Preop patients for surgery.
- Discharge patients from Phase 2 to home.
- Discharge education and instructions.
BSN, RN, Charge Nurse
Regions Hospital
St. Paul, MN
06.1999 - 11.2024
- Supported the nurse manager in operating the unit by controlling the quality of service, cost-effectiveness, and patient safety.
- Successfully managed the daily operations of a 36-bed progressive and general care post operative surgical and neurology unit.
- Coordinated communication between physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding patient care.
- Served as a preceptor and mentor for new nurses by providing orientation to the unit, hospital policies and procedures, standards of care, coaching on clinical skills, and professional development.
- Lead quality improvement initiatives.
- Managed nursing staff by making assignments based on patient acuity and staff qualifications to maintain patient safety.
- Conducted daily rounds and collaborated with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to assess patient conditions, evaluate progress towards goals, and document changes in status or plan of care, as needed.
- Ensured compliance with infection control protocols throughout the facility.
- Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers, and discharges to manage efficient patient flow.
- Educated patients, caregivers, and families on diagnoses, treatment, and disease prevention.
- Reviewed staffing patterns and census of nursing units, meeting staffing needs and budgetary controls.
- Managed adequate staffing levels within the unit, ensuring safe nurse-to-patient ratios, while allowing optimal levels of patient care.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Assisted in the development and implementation of departmental policies and procedures.
- Organized and delegated roles during rapid response and high-pressure code situations.
- Audited patient charts in real-time, verifying accuracy and completion of information.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Viterbo University
La Crosse, WI05-1999
Skills
- EHR; EMR with Barcode scanner
- Pyxis Med Station
- Telemetry
- Progressive Care
- Philips IntelliVue Monitor
- ZOLL Monitor/Defibrillator
- BLS
- NIH Stroke Scale Certification
- EEG monitoring; Ceribell EEG headband
- Clinical Proficiency
- Direct patient care
- Post operative care
- Effective Communication
- Critical thinking
- Strong clinical judgment
- Time management
- Teamwork
- Preceptor
- Charge Nurse
- Access and Flow-Discharge Nurse
Timeline
Pre-op/Phase2
AdventHealth Celebration
02.2025 - Current
BSN, RN, Charge Nurse
Regions Hospital
06.1999 - 11.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Viterbo University