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Michelle Chavez

Evergreen Park,IL

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Advantage Nursing Services
05.2022 - Current
  • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
  • Informed 1-2 physicians of any changes to patients' health or concerns observed during home visits.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions

Registered Nurse

Med-Call Healthcare, Inc.
05.2021 - 08.2021
  • Completed screening questions with patients following CDC guidelines.
  • Administered vaccinations via intramuscular injection on 30-100 patients and completed proper documentation.

Registered Nurse

RCM Healthcare
03.2021 - 06.2021
  • Monitored all documentations (consents, bar codes and vaccination cards) and addressed any situations involving ineligible clients.
  • Monitored 30-100 clients daily after vaccination prior to discharge for any sign or symptoms of any allergic or adverse effects.

Registered Nurse, Home Health Care

CareLink Home Health, LLC
06.2020 - 03.2021
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Collaborated with healthcare team of 2-5 physicians to implement interventions for wound healing and skin breakdown prevention.

Registered Nurse/Nurse Case Manager

Peace Hospice And Palliative Care
01.2017 - 08.2017
  • Developed and modified patient care assisted interdisciplinary and team in identifying client needs and goals to determine priorities of care.
  • Educated 5-7 patients and caregivers on healthcare protocols and processes.

Registered Nurse/Case Manager

Willow Hospice And Palliative Care
01.2014 - 06.2017
  • Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times.
  • Offered listening ear to both patients and loved ones to meet emotional and mental, as well as physical needs to 2-5 clients ongoing basis.

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

South Shore Hospital Emergency Department
10.2013 - 09.2014
  • Performed various 1-5 nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
  • Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.

School Registered Nurse

Plainfield School District 202
06.2010 - 09.2014
  • Assessed student health and identified potential health concerns to provide appropriate care.
  • Provided support to 5-6 students with special needs and disabilities to deliver appropriate care and meet educational needs.

Hospice Registered Nurse

Vitas Innovative Hospice Care
06.2008 - 11.2011
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
  • Effectively communicated with 1-2 physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes.
  • Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Richard J Daley College School of Nursing
Chicago, IL
05.1991

Skills

  • Home Visits
  • Hospice and Palliative Care
  • Acute and Rehabilitative Care
  • EMR Systems
  • Patient Assessments
  • Wound Care

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Advantage Nursing Services
05.2022 - Current

Registered Nurse

Med-Call Healthcare, Inc.
05.2021 - 08.2021

Registered Nurse

RCM Healthcare
03.2021 - 06.2021

Registered Nurse, Home Health Care

CareLink Home Health, LLC
06.2020 - 03.2021

Registered Nurse/Nurse Case Manager

Peace Hospice And Palliative Care
01.2017 - 08.2017

Registered Nurse/Case Manager

Willow Hospice And Palliative Care
01.2014 - 06.2017

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

South Shore Hospital Emergency Department
10.2013 - 09.2014

School Registered Nurse

Plainfield School District 202
06.2010 - 09.2014

Hospice Registered Nurse

Vitas Innovative Hospice Care
06.2008 - 11.2011

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Richard J Daley College School of Nursing

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