Michelle Chernach
Iron River,MI
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Aspirus Iron River Hospital
11.2010 - Current
- Delivered high-quality patient care in fast-paced emergency settings.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Deescalated tense situations involving agitated patients or family members through active listening skills and empathetic responses.
- Coordinated discharge planning, collaborating with patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure seamless transitions of care.
- Delivered important IV and venous medications to control symptoms and provide effective treatments.
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge care instructions, promoting adherence to prescribed regimens for improved health outcomes at home.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams during rounds, providing input and advocating for patient needs.
- Led nursing team in daily operations, ensuring high standards of patient care and safety compliance.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
Registered Nurse
Iron County Medical Care Facility
06.2010 - 09.2010
- Administered medications and treatments according to care plans and established protocols.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Registered Nurse
Froedtert Hospital
09.2008 - 05.2010
- Administered medications and IV therapies, ensuring patient safety and adherence to protocols.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Managed caseload of 5-6 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
Laboratory Technician
Perrigo
05.2005 - 08.2005
- Conducted routine laboratory tests following established protocols and safety guidelines
- Collected and performed analytical testing on in-process product.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MI05-2008
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI04-2005
Skills
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Patient management
- Patient monitoring
- Team coordination
- Critical care
- Staff supervision
- Epic Systems EHR
Certification
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- PALS - Pediatric Life Support
- TNCC - Trauma Nursing Core Course
- LNC Foundations Bootcamp through UPVision Consulting, LLC. (currently enrolled and will receive 40 CE credits)
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Aspirus Iron River Hospital
11.2010 - Current
Registered Nurse
Iron County Medical Care Facility
06.2010 - 09.2010
Registered Nurse
Froedtert Hospital
09.2008 - 05.2010
Laboratory Technician
Perrigo
05.2005 - 08.2005
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Northern Michigan University
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
Michigan Technological University