Michelle Chador, RN,BSN
Clearwater,FL
Summary
Highly proficient in providing patient care,physician support.
Excellent communication skills with knowledge of Medicare health regulations and Joint commission standards.
Passionate about delivering quality care and facilitation of healthcare coordination
Proficient in Meditec, Midas, Word, Excel, and Care-Port. Experience with EPIC, and Cerner medical charting systems.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Case Manager
HCA Florida Largo Hospital
09.2021 - Current
- Manage approximately 20 to 25 patients. Providing patients and their families with advocacy support, accurate healthcare information, and potential referral services and proper treatment.
- Organize caseload and complexity service analyzing effectiveness and outcome.
- Conduct thorough assessments of patients needs,enabling more accurate diagnosis and targeted
RN Case Manager, RN Interventional Radiology Suite
Northside Hospital
07.2017 - 09.2021
- Utilized professional network to increase referrals from 6 or more to 3.
- Drove patient length of stay down from 6 to 3-4 days,
- Using referral system increase daily referrals organizing as many as 10 referrals daily.
RN Charge Nurse
West Coast Radiology
04.2016 - 07.2017
- Managed approximately 5-6 surgical biopsies daily . Including pre-op preparations for patients undergoing biopsies. Scheduled and screened patients for outpatient cardiac nuclear stress test, and monitored and recorded their outcomes.
- Streamlined documentation processes to ensure accurate record-keeping and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Served as liaison between physicians and patients families to facilitate clear communication regarding treatment options and progress updates.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
RN ER Staff Nurse
Morton Plant Hospital Emergency Dept.
08.2015 - 04.2016
- Managed patient and family care of 4-1 patient nurse ratio with average seen patients of 12-20 patient per shift. Provided rapid assessment and treatment to patients in initial phase of illness or trauma
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Additionally other duties are compliance of protocols, procedures and safety policies.
- Provided emotional support to patients during challenging times, fostering sense of trust and rapport that contributed to better overall wellbeing.
- Worked as PRN at Largo Medical Center.
ER/RN Charge Nurse
Largo Medical Center
12.2014 - 08.2015
- Charge Nurse of 29- bed Emergency Room, with average daily census of 120 patients. Responded to situations impacting safety and security of ER and hospital.
- Responsible for staffing, patient assignments throughput, communication with ED providers and nursing leadership.
- Coordinate care with Emergency departments coming into ER, triaging appropriate level of care for patient.
- Acted as liaison between patient and family. Preceptor for other nurses.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
RN Staff and Relief Charge Nurse
Bardmoor Emergency Department
04.2013 - 12.2014
- Registered Clinical Nurse
- Freestanding ER with daily census of 76.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- PRN at St. Petersburg General Hospital.
RN Staff and Relief Charge Nurse
St. Petersburg General Hospital
04.2002 - 07.2013
- RN, worked night shift in busy urban setting hospital with daily census of 85-100 patient's daily.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
RN/Staff Nurse
Largo Medical Center
12.2000 - 01.2002
- Registered Nurse worked on Telemetry, Med/Surg and ED department
- CCIP/Received Critical Care training at this time.
Registered Nurse Staff Nurse
Bay Pines VA
11.1999 - 12.2000
- Registered Nurse staff nurse 5B, Med/Surg and received Oncology Certification at this time.
- Patient to nurse ratio was 15-1.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
RN/Staff Nurse
Largo Medical Center
08.1998 - 11.1999
- Hired as GN, and then Registered Nurse for 4b/Med-Surg Hematology/Oncology.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
Education
BSN -
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT07.2012
ASN - Nursing
St. Petersburg Junior College
St. Petersburg, FL05.1998
Skills
- Clinical skills of Registered Nurse helps explain medical process to patients and their families These skills help them understand the patient's health conditions and treatments that specialists, physical therapists, licensed professional counselors, and dietitians
- Communication are soft skills that involve listening actively, speaking clearly, and writing detailed directions Act as liaison between patients and healthcare professionals
- Advocacy requiring advocating for patients to receive community and government resources
- Advocate on behalf of patients to insurance companies to ensure patients are getting care they're entitled to
References
- Maria Silva Schahfer. DSW, MSW. (786)-277-9922, Msilva334@yahoo.com
- Ellen Buckley RN CM, (727)-804-8139, poohecb@aol.com
- Darlene Liberti, ARNP (813) 315-8162, bella11032016@gmail.com
- Marcia Elliot RN, BSN, JD (732)-357-6756, mzelliot@hotmail.com
Timeline
RN Case Manager
HCA Florida Largo Hospital
09.2021 - Current
RN Case Manager, RN Interventional Radiology Suite
Northside Hospital
07.2017 - 09.2021
RN Charge Nurse
West Coast Radiology
04.2016 - 07.2017
RN ER Staff Nurse
Morton Plant Hospital Emergency Dept.
08.2015 - 04.2016
ER/RN Charge Nurse
Largo Medical Center
12.2014 - 08.2015
RN Staff and Relief Charge Nurse
Bardmoor Emergency Department
04.2013 - 12.2014
RN Staff and Relief Charge Nurse
St. Petersburg General Hospital
04.2002 - 07.2013
RN/Staff Nurse
Largo Medical Center
12.2000 - 01.2002
Registered Nurse Staff Nurse
Bay Pines VA
11.1999 - 12.2000
RN/Staff Nurse
Largo Medical Center
08.1998 - 11.1999
BSN -
Western Governors University
ASN - Nursing
St. Petersburg Junior College
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