Michelle Chartier
North Bangor,NY
Summary
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Registered Professional Nurse with demonstrated success in emergency patient care who would like to use knowledge and skills to advance career to a management position in the ER. Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills and sound clinical judgment.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
St. Lawrence Health System
Potsdam, NY
12.2016 - Current
- Assessed patient conditions and prioritized care based on urgency in fast-paced environment.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement effective treatment plans.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal outcomes.
- Mentored junior nurses, enhancing team skill sets and improving patient care standards.
- Streamlined triage processes, reducing wait times for patients in critical situations.
- Provided education to patients and families regarding health management post-discharge.
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
- Supervised emergency department operations, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and standards.
- Coordinated patient care with multidisciplinary teams to optimize treatment outcomes.
- Mentored junior nurses, fostering professional development and enhancing team performance.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives, resulting in more efficient patient flow processes.
- Mentored new nurses, providing guidance on best practices and clinical decision-making skills.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Delivered important IV and venous medications to control symptoms and provide effective treatments.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Assessed patients' conditions to determine appropriate care and prioritize treatment needs.
- Managed triage processes, ensuring efficient patient flow in high-pressure environments.
- Mentored junior nursing staff on best practices in triage and emergency response protocols.
- Maintained accurate patient records, ensuring thorough documentation of triage assessments and treatment plans.
- Developed strong rapport with patients through active listening skills, empathetic communication, and genuine concern for their wellbeing.
- Obtained case history and gathered triage information to determine appropriate avenue for care.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by efficiently prioritizing and addressing urgent medical concerns in a timely manner.
Registered Nurse
Alice Hyde Medical Center
Malone, NY
08.1999 - 10.2016
- Med/Surg staff nurse and charge nurse
- Float position which involved providing nursing care in ER, ICU, Med/Surg, OB, Oncology, Interventional Radiology, Ambulatory Surgery, PACU, and Infusion Center
- 2003-2016 Permanent position as ER Charge Nurse
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL06-2024
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
North Country Community College
Saranac Lake, NY05-1996
Skills
- Clinical decision-making
- Patient-centered care
- Crisis response management
- Team leadership abilities
Certification
BLS
ACLS
PALS
TNCC
SANE-A
SANE-P (not certified but completed course)
NICHE program for Geriatrics
STROKE
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
St. Lawrence Health System
12.2016 - Current
Registered Nurse
Alice Hyde Medical Center
08.1999 - 10.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
North Country Community College