Michelle Cooksey
Plano,TX
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with over 5 years of experience in providing quality patient care before, during, and after endoscopic procedures. Experienced in educating patients and families, ensuring patient safety, and collaborating with healthcare teams to improve patient outcomes.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Dallas Methodist Hospital
Dallas, TX
07.2020 - 02.2024
- Provided quality patient care, in keeping with the objectives and philosophy of the hospital and department
- Utilized strong assessment and communication skills to educate patients and families on procedures
- Assessed and recorded patient status and vital signs during procedures
- Assessed and documented patient's medical history, patient status and vital signs pre-procedure
- Inserted IVs
- Assisted doctors in obtaining biopsies and other medical procedures during gastrointestinal endoscopies
- Administered conscience sedation during certain procedures, while monitoring and documenting patient's status and response to medications
Registered Nurse
Digestive Health Center of Plano
Plano, TX
06.2019 - 09.2020
- Conducted thorough pre-procedure assessments and care, including medication reconciliation, medical history, vital signs, and IV insertion
- Ensured proper patient and family education before and post-procedure
- Monitored and documented patients' vital signs during and after procedures
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care and safety
Registered Nurse
Dallas Methodist Hospital
Dallas, TX
02.2018 - 05.2019
- Utilized strong assessment and communication skills to educate patients and family members on procedures and what to expect
- Assessed and provided patients with pre-procedure care, including vital signs, medical/medication history, and IV insertion
- Assisted doctors during endoscopies in obtaining biopsies as well as other medical interventions
- Monitored patient status and vital signs during procedures
- Administered conscious sedation while monitoring and documenting patient's response to medications ensuring patient safety
Registered Nurse
Covenant Surgical Partners
Oceanside, CA
05.2016 - 01.2018
- Performed pre-procedure patient assessments and medication reconciliation to ensure patient was fit for procedure
- Assessed and documented patient vital signs before, during, and after procedures
- Administered conscious sedation during certain procedures while monitoring and documenting patients' response to medications
- Provided patient and family education post-procedure to ensure optimal patient safety
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas Tech University
12.2016
Skills
- IV insertion
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Administering conscious sedation
- Patient education and counseling
- Experienced in interdisciplinary communication
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Dallas Methodist Hospital
07.2020 - 02.2024
Registered Nurse
Digestive Health Center of Plano
06.2019 - 09.2020
Registered Nurse
Dallas Methodist Hospital
02.2018 - 05.2019
Registered Nurse
Covenant Surgical Partners
05.2016 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas Tech University