Michelle Earl
Kenesaw,NE
Summary
Support needs of patients with unsurpassed clinical knowledge and interpersonal communication skills. Nebraska-licensed healthcare professional passionate about providing culturally-competent assistance to every patient. Excellent problem-solving, charting and quality assurance management skills. Analytical and strategic LPN/MDS Coordinator/ADON with excellent problem-solving and time management skills. Organized, efficient and always willing to go extra mile to meet expectations. Certified as MDS Coordinator and Infection Control nursing
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Premier Estates Of Kenesaw
Kenesaw, Nebraska
08.2015 - Current
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Performed functional assessments for admission and discharge.
- Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
- Monitored and tracked patient vitals in Point Click Care to keep team informed of changing conditions.
- Managed appointment calendar for scans, lab tests, and evaluations.
- Cared for over 60 skilled nursing patients each day with quality-driven support.
- Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Organizational skills, able to analyze situations and act immediately in crisis situation.
- Led and mentored newly licensed nurses and nursing students to develop professional expertise.
- Certified Infection Control nurse
- Certified MDS Coordinator
- Expertise in developing patient centered care plans.
- Worked with patients diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes or sepsis to asses needs and determine best options for care
Charge Licensed Practical Nurse
Heritage Of Red Cloud
Red Cloud, Nebraska
07.2011 - 08.2015
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Collaborated with Director of Nursing on evaluation of care plan outcomes, implementing or adjusting interventions accordingly.
- Worked with patients diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes or sepsis to asses needs and determine best options for care
Licensed Practical Nurse, Charge Nurse
Beatrice State Developmental Center
Beatrice , Nebraska
06.2008 - 07.2011
- Documented medications administered, treatments and patient procedures performed in appropriate records according to privacy requirements.
- Interacted smoothly with patients and loved ones, updated on care plans and advocated for needs.
- Identified unit areas of inadequacy and adjusted procedures to close gaps and improve policies.
- Worked with patients diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes or sepsis to asses needs and determine best options for care.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Cared for over 20 developmentally delay/dual diagnosed patients with complex medical needs each day with quality-driven support.
- Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
Travel LPN, Charge Nurse
Medical Staffing Network Healthcare LLC
Omaha, Nebraska
05.2006 - 06.2008
- Collaborated with various healthcare professionals to determine specific and individualized care plan based on goals and long-term health.
- Documented medications administered, treatments and patient procedures performed in appropriate records according to privacy requirements.
- Cared for patients' wounds and changed dressings.
- Interacted smoothly with patients and loved ones, updated on care plans and advocated for needs.
- Educated patients and caregivers of various available external resources to support wound management, disease management and medication administration.
- Supervised patient admissions and discharges from hospital to home care, rehabilitative facility or self-care.
- Worked with patients diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes or sepsis to asses needs and determine best options for care.
- Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
- Traveled to assignments in need LPN assistance
Education
Diploma - License Practical Nurse
Southeast Community College
Beatrice, Nebraska12.2005
Skills
- Nursing Intervention Evaluations
- Procedure Explanation
- Patient Positioning and Transporting
- Conditions Reporting
- Developing patient centered care plans and modifications
- Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
- Tracheostomy Care
- Physician Support, personal nurse assistant to Medical Director
- Certified MDS Coordinator
- Certified infection control nurse
- Experienced ADON
- Intravenous Medications
- Nursing Staff Supervision
- Previous tavel nurse with experience in Occupational nursing, Acute Care, Skilled Nursing, Emergency Room
- Able to take charge and provide above expectation nursing care in any type of environment, enjoy and thrive in challenging situations
- Excellent communication skills, organizational skills, critical and analytical skills
Work Availability
I am flexible with scheduling. Open to all shifts, willing to work overtime.
Quote
I cannot believe the purpose of life is to be happy. I think the purpose of life is to be useful, to be responsible, to be compassionate. It is, above all, to matter, to count, to stand for something, to have made some difference that you lived at all.
Leo Rosten
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Premier Estates Of Kenesaw
08.2015 - Current
Charge Licensed Practical Nurse
Heritage Of Red Cloud
07.2011 - 08.2015
Licensed Practical Nurse, Charge Nurse
Beatrice State Developmental Center
06.2008 - 07.2011
Travel LPN, Charge Nurse
Medical Staffing Network Healthcare LLC
05.2006 - 06.2008
Diploma - License Practical Nurse
Southeast Community College
References
Dr. Douglas Althouse, Medical Director
(308) 832-3400
Kimberly Niles, RN, charge nurse
(402) 746-0145
Diane Dericks, RN, former DON
(402) 469-0520
Dee Dee Ellington, LPN
(308) 850-1717
Maggie McGuire, MA
(402) 831-1022
Megan Portier, MA
(308) 520-5410
Nikki Relaford, CNA
(308) 750-0264
More references available upon request
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