Michelle Charowsky
POTTSVILLE,Pennsylvania
Summary
Dedicated nursing professional with a strong focus on patient advocacy and education for chronic illnesses. Proven track record in administering treatments, monitoring vital signs, and implementing infection control measures to ensure patient safety. Collaborates effectively with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes.
Overview
1
1
Certification
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
RN-internal traveler
Geisinger Medical Center
Danville, Pennsylvania
09.2023 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and assisted with medical procedures.
- Assisted in emergency procedures, delivering critical care support.
- Implemented infection control measures to uphold patient safety standards.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations swiftly and accurately.
- Educated and cared for patients with chronic illnesses to enhance their understanding and management of conditions.
- Advocated for patients' rights and values to ensure individualized care and support.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during challenging times to foster resilience and understanding.
Contract Travel RN
ARMSTAFFING
Allentown, PA
07.2021 - 08.2023
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Observed nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
- Advocated for patients and coordinated total patient care through team nursing process, ensuring comprehensive support.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Developed specialized skills through hands-on experience at various patient care sites to enhance patient outcomes.
- Trained and mentored nurses on patient care and daily tasks, fostering professional growth and improving team competency.
RN Supervisor
LVHN Schuylkill
Pottsville, PA
05.2019 - 07.2021
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Oversaw multi-unit operations, resolving operational, staffing, and care issues to improve patient outcomes.
- Advocated for patients by upholding their rights, values, and beliefs, ensuring respectful care.
- Responded to codes or patient crises during rapid-response team operations.
- Cultivated positive working relationships with staff and management to foster collaboration and support.
- Followed company policies and objectives to ensure compliance and effective communication.
RN, Medical-Surgical
LVHN Schuylkill
Pottsville, PA
09.2007 - 05.2019
- Administered medications and treatments while monitoring patients for adverse reactions and side effects to ensure safety and effectiveness.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical the care team.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices and hospital policies, enhancing team competency and patient care standards.
- Collected lab specimens, ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes, coordinating paperwork to streamline transitions and improve patient experience.
RN
Reading Hospital and Medical Center
Reading, PA
02.2007 - 09.2007
- Developed and executed comprehensive care plans for assigned patients to ensure quality care and optimal health outcomes.
- Collaborated with Charge Nurse, Director of Nursing, and staff to plan individualized treatment programs, utilizing established knowledge and resources for effective patient care and education.
- Administered medications intravenously, by injection or orally.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Observed nurse administration of oral, intramuscular, and IV medications to patients, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
- Established personal rapport with patients and families to identify and address specific patient care requirements.
- Acquired specialized skills for patient care based on specific site requirements.
Night Shift Supervisor
Orwigsburg Manor Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
Orwigsburg, PA
07.1996 - 02.2007
- Developed schedules and assigned roles by aligning employee strengths with customer demand.
- Resolved employee and production issues, implementing solutions that minimized resource waste and upheld schedules.
- Collaborated with organizational and unit leaders to establish QA/QI initiatives, enhancing care delivery and patient outcomes.
- Advised, coached and mentored experienced and student nurses on medical issues, crisis management and appropriate nursing interventions.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
York College of Pennsylvania
York, PA05-1995
Skills
- IV medication administration
- Medication dispensing
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient care assessment
- Wound care management
- Infection control practices
- Patient monitoring
- Charting and documentation
- Epic EMR proficiency
- Critical thinking skills
- Decision making
- Crisis intervention
- Clinical leadership
- Direct patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Attention to detail
Certification
- BLS
ACLS
NIHHS
Timeline
RN-internal traveler
Geisinger Medical Center
09.2023 - Current
Contract Travel RN
ARMSTAFFING
07.2021 - 08.2023
RN Supervisor
LVHN Schuylkill
05.2019 - 07.2021
RN, Medical-Surgical
LVHN Schuylkill
09.2007 - 05.2019
RN
Reading Hospital and Medical Center
02.2007 - 09.2007
Night Shift Supervisor
Orwigsburg Manor Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
07.1996 - 02.2007
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
York College of Pennsylvania