Michelle Carlos
Chino Hills,California
Summary
Seasoned RN with a track record of excellence at Children's Hospital Orange County, adept in pediatric nursing and clinical judgment. Spearheaded admissions coordination, ensuring optimal patient care and bed management. Demonstrated leadership in acute care settings, enhancing patient outcomes and staff development. Renowned for a professional bedside manner and effective patient education.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Admissions Coordinator
Children's Hospital of Orange County
Orange, CA
07.2020 - Current
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- The RN Admissions Coordinator performs services and functions related to managing patient access and hospital capacity.
- Coordinated admissions requests with nursing units to identify optimal bed placements for patients based on needs, care levels, and infection control standards.
- Proactive management of admission requests and management of timely turnaround of patient beds
- Communicated capacity challenges and solutions to nursing staff, physician leadership, and healthcare administration.
Float Pool RN
Children's Hospital Orange County
Orange, California
05.2016 - 07.2020
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
- Educated patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Diversified expertise across multiple areas such as med/surg, neuro, ONC, NICU and PICU, CVICU.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Children's Hospital Orange County
Orange, California
12.2012 - 05.2016
- Administered diagnostic assessments and examined patients, ensuring essential data reached healthcare providers.
- Evaluated patient health, recorded behavioral changes and informed doctors of significant findings.
- Facilitated communication between physicians, nurses, technicians, therapists, social workers, family members and other healthcare providers.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Children's Hospital Orange County
Orange, California
08.2004 - 09.2012
- Served as Relief Charge Nurse, preceptor and mentor.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Exhibited professionalism and leadership to peers by participating in professional activities and continuing education.
- Cared expertly for individuals with wide array of medical issues such as pulmonary, cardiology and infectious disease patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Cal State Dominguez Hills
Carson, CA12-2012
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Mt San Antonio College
Walnut, CA05-2004
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Mt San Antonio College
Walnut, CA05-2002
Skills
- Basic life support
- Clinical judgment
- Pediatric nursing
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient assessments
- Precepting
- Nursing staff leadership
- Acute care expertise
- Professional bedside manner
Affiliations
- Clinical Practice Council - Participated as a member
- Previous member of the Spirit Team Committee
Timeline
RN Admissions Coordinator
Children's Hospital of Orange County
07.2020 - Current
Float Pool RN
Children's Hospital Orange County
05.2016 - 07.2020
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Children's Hospital Orange County
12.2012 - 05.2016
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Children's Hospital Orange County
08.2004 - 09.2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Cal State Dominguez Hills
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Mt San Antonio College
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Mt San Antonio College
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