Michelle Durham
Wichita,Kansas
Summary
Post-Anesthesia Care Unit Registered Nurse observes, cares for and treats patients in recovery room post-anesthesia. Demonstrates advanced knowledge of anesthesiology and employs critical care skills to assess incision sites, monitor body temperature and track other indicators of stability or complications. Consistently conducts critical patient assessments with strong history of fast, accurate diagnoses during emergency.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel PACU RN
Nomad Health
Mason City, IA
10.2021 - Current
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals and fluids and oriented patients to unit. 2:1 Patient nurse ratio
- Documented patient interactions and interventions in CERNER EMR.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Monitored reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
PREOP/PACU/PAT NURSE
Ascension Via Christi St. Joesph
Wichita, KS
06.2019 - 10.2021
- Evaluated patients recovering from surgeries and coming out of anesthesia.
- Checked on patients regularly to track progress with treatments, changes in symptoms and need for emergency interventions.
- Identified abnormal and critical respiratory patterns through direct pulmonary assessment
- Evaluated patients' pain levels, implementing correct dosage of medication to alleviate discomfort
PREOP/PACU Registered Nurse
Health First Hospital, PACU, GI Lab
Palm Bay, FL
06.2016 - 06.2019
- Assessed patients on admission to evaluate and continually monitor.
- Assisted with patient surgery preparation by administering proper medication, monitoring patients' conditions and charting abnormalities.
- Evaluated patients recovering from surgeries and coming out of anesthesia.
- Provided individualized care and dedicated oversight to 1-2 patients on average in post-operative recovery room
Travel Nurse
Fast Staff Travel Agency, Mercy Hospital
Rogers, AR
01.2015 - 05.2016
- Medical / Surgical 48 bed unit, 8-10 patients to nursing TEAM (RN,LPN and PCT)
- Offered, accepted and completed four 13 week assignments.
- Utilized EPIC EMR
- Worked with interdisciplinary healthcare team to develop, implement and manage care plans, ensuring inclusion of patients' individual needs
- Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes
Specialty Float Staff RN ER/ICU Staff Nurse
St Vincent's
Hot Springs, AR
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Treated patients with strokes, head traumas, comas and intracranial hematomas
Registered Nurse, Day Surgery
Wadley Regional Medical Center
Texarkana, TX
08.2006 - 11.2012
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Informed patients, family members and caregivers of physician instructions for post-operative at-home care.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Texas A&M University - Texarkana
Texarkana, TX05.1994
Skills
- Compassionate and Caring
- Attention to Detail
- Accurate Documentation
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Reliable and Responsible
Certification
- Pediatric Life Support-02/2023
- Basic Life Support-04/2024
- ACLS Training - EXP- 04/2024
- Licensed Registered Nurse Compact State - 10/22
Additional Information
- 2020 Deployed PACU RN to Detroit, Michigan St. John Ascension to cover COVID crisis needs.
- Experience with BAM and Regeneron monoclonal antibody Infusions for COVID positive patients
- Primary Nurse for presurgical COVID swabbing area.
Timeline
Travel PACU RN
Nomad Health
10.2021 - Current
PREOP/PACU/PAT NURSE
Ascension Via Christi St. Joesph
06.2019 - 10.2021
PREOP/PACU Registered Nurse
Health First Hospital, PACU, GI Lab
06.2016 - 06.2019
Travel Nurse
Fast Staff Travel Agency, Mercy Hospital
01.2015 - 05.2016
Specialty Float Staff RN ER/ICU Staff Nurse
St Vincent's
01.2013 - 01.2015
Registered Nurse, Day Surgery
Wadley Regional Medical Center
08.2006 - 11.2012
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Texas A&M University - Texarkana