Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Accomplishments
Certification
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Timeline
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Michelle Chadwick

Hardin,KY

Summary

Driven Registered Nurse with nine years of experience caring for patients within PCU and Home Care setting. Smoothly deliver comprehensive patient care and delegate tasks according to patient needs and personnel skillsets. Dedicated to providing top quality care within multidisciplinary team environment.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Bon Secours Mercy Health
Paducah, KY
05.2015 - Current
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
  • Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
  • Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
  • Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
  • Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
  • Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
  • Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
  • Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
  • Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
  • Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
  • Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
  • Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
  • Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
  • Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse

WKCTC
Paducah, KY
05-2015

Skills

  • Infectious Disease Control
  • Wound Care
  • Data Collection
  • ADL Assistance
  • Care Planning
  • Diabetes Management
  • Team Coordination
  • Taking Vitals
  • Home Health Care
  • Cardiac Care
  • Inpatient and Outpatient Care
  • Physical Assessments
  • Patient Education and Counseling
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Medication Administration
  • IV Setup
  • Family Education
  • Gastrostomy Tube Care
  • Home Visits

Affiliations

Hobby farming, homesteading, fishing, traveling, riding Harley motorcycle

Accomplishments

Consistently earn top performance raises at current job and recognitions for thorough work and attention to detail

Certification

BLS certification

KY and Illinois RN nursing licenses

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Bon Secours Mercy Health
05.2015 - Current

Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse

WKCTC
Michelle Chadwick