MICHELLE CHO
Irvine,CA
Summary
Dedicated RN with extensive experience at Providence Mission Hospital, excelling in direct patient care and discharge planning. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through effective communication and education. Skilled in medication administration and care plan development, advocating for patients and families to ensure optimal health outcomes.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN, Medical-Surgical Telemetry
Providence Mission Hospital Laguna Beach
10.2013 - Current
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, procedures, and safety protocols.
- Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Served as a liaison between physicians and patients families to facilitate clear communication regarding treatment options and progress updates.
- Coordinated discharge planning efforts with social workers, case managers, and other multidisciplinary team members for smooth transitions posthospitalization.
RN, Preop/Pacu (Endoscopy/Colonoscopy)
Surgical Institute of Garden Grove
06.2013 - 10.2013
RN Case Manager
North Shore University Hospital - NSLIJ Health System
07.2011 - 10.2012
- Assess, plan, implement and coordinate services for discharge planning – home care, short/long
term rehabilitation, skilled nursing facilities, outpatient dialysis, outpatient physical/occupational
therapy - Review need for continued stay and discharge criteria
- Educated patients and families on available community resources, facilitating access to necessary support services.
- Serve as liaison between patients, families, physicians, payers and other interdisciplinary care
team members - Managed complex cases involving multiple comorbidities, requiring coordination of various healthcare services.
RN, Medical-Surgical/ ER Holding
North Shore University Hospital - NSLIJ Health System
11.2008 - 07.2011
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Binghamton University
Binghamton, NY05-2008
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY05-2007
Skills
- Direct patient care
- Physical assessments
- Patient monitoring
- Medication and IV administration
- Foley catheter/IV catheter/ NG tube placement /G tube care/Wound care
- Care plan development
- Patient and family advocacy/education
- Discharge planning
- Precepting new graduates and students
Certification
ACLS/BLS Certification
PRI Certification NY
Languages
Korean
Timeline
RN, Medical-Surgical Telemetry
Providence Mission Hospital Laguna Beach
10.2013 - Current
RN, Preop/Pacu (Endoscopy/Colonoscopy)
Surgical Institute of Garden Grove
06.2013 - 10.2013
RN Case Manager
North Shore University Hospital - NSLIJ Health System
07.2011 - 10.2012
RN, Medical-Surgical/ ER Holding
North Shore University Hospital - NSLIJ Health System
11.2008 - 07.2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Binghamton University
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Stony Brook University
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