MICHELLE COOPER
Cape Coral,FL
Summary
Dynamic Charge Nurse with extensive experience at Lee Health System, excelling in clinical leadership and decision-making. Proven ability to enhance patient safety through effective care coordination and team collaboration. Recognized for maintaining sterile environments and training junior staff, ensuring high-quality surgical outcomes and fostering a culture of teamwork.
Charge nursing professional with focus on patient care and team leadership. Strong skills in clinical decision-making, patient assessment, and care planning. Known for effective communication, adaptability, and teamwork. Dependable in high-pressure environments with commitment to achieving optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CHARGE NURSE, OPERATING ROOM
Lee Health System
12.2022 - Current
- Managed emergency situations effectively, prioritizing patient safety and resource allocation.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Served as a liaison between nursing staff, physicians, and management, fostering open communication channels among all parties involved in patient care.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information, enabling informed decision-making among the healthcare team members.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Lee Health System
01.2014 - Current
- Promoted a culture of teamwork within the surgical suite by fostering open communication and collaboration among colleagues.
- Implemented time-out protocols before starting surgeries, verifying correct patient identification and procedural details.
- Maintained a sterile environment within the operating room, reducing the risk of infection.
- Continually updated knowledge on best practices in nursing care through ongoing professional development opportunities.
- Streamlined communication among surgical team members, facilitating efficient flow of information during critical moments in surgery.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
- Assisted physicians in operating room by providing necessary supplies and equipment.
- Prepared equipment and supplies necessary for each surgical procedure, ensuring availability when needed by surgeons.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to ensure optimal patient care and safety during procedures.
- Assisted in the preparation and maintenance of sterile environments for surgical operations.
Operating Room Registered Nurse/ Charge Nurse
Lee Health System
04.2021 - 11.2022
- Collaborated with surgical teams to maintain sterile environment and prevent infection.
- Educated patients on preoperative and postoperative care to enhance recovery outcomes.
- Maintained a sterile environment within the operating room, reducing the risk of infection.
- Trained junior staff on operating room procedures and best practices for patient care.
- Implemented time-out protocols before starting surgeries, verifying correct patient identification and procedural details.
- Mentored new nurses entering the profession, guiding them through their initial experiences within the operating room setting.
- Reduced postoperative complications through vigilant monitoring of patients during surgery.
- Performed pre-operative assessments to prepare patients for surgery.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork within the surgical suite by fostering open communication and collaboration among colleagues.
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
- Assisted in preparing operating room, including instrument sterilization and equipment setup.
Education
Associate of Science - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Western Iowa Tech Community College
Sioux City, IA05-2013
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Western Iowa Tech Community College
Sioux City, IA05-2012
Skills
- Decision-making
- Care coordination
- Clinical leadership
- Team leadership
- Calm and composed
- Attention to detail
- Strong clinical judgment
Certification
CNOR CERTIFICATION
Timeline
CHARGE NURSE, OPERATING ROOM
Lee Health System
12.2022 - Current
Operating Room Registered Nurse/ Charge Nurse
Lee Health System
04.2021 - 11.2022
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Lee Health System
01.2014 - Current
Associate of Science - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Western Iowa Tech Community College
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Western Iowa Tech Community College
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