Michelle Faetz
Ferndale,MI
Summary
Registered nurse with 7 years of experience providing direct patient care on a medical/surgical inpatient unit.
I am a charge nurse and preceptor who is able to stay calm in high stress situations, demonstrate strong clinical thinking skills, and prioritize patient safety.
I hold current certifications in NIHSS from Apex innovations, BLS from American Heart Association, and ACLS from American Heart Association.
I am a proud Daisy award winner and have completed two rounds of the clinical ladder.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Beaumont Hospital
Royal Oak, MI
05.2018 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Caregiver
Self Employed
Bloomfield Hills, MI
05.2015 - 03.2020
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
Caregiver
Home Instead Senior Care Home
Birmingham, MI
05.2015 - 05.2016
Education
Bachelor Of Science - Nursing
Oakland University
Rochester, MI05.2018
Bachelor Of Science - Psychology
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI05.2014
Skills
- Charge Nurse
- Preceptor
- NIHSS certified
- Medication administration
- Alaris and Baxter pump super user
- Mediport super user
- PICC/midline/hemodialysis catheters
- Foley catheters, Suprapubic catheters, continuous bladder irrigation
- Telemetry monitoring
- Wound care
- Nasogastric tube management
- Corpak and PEG tube management
- JP and accordion drain management
- Tracheostomy care
- Patient education and counseling
Licenses
California: 95417252
Michigan: 4704343542
Certification
BLS
ACLS
NIHSS
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Beaumont Hospital
05.2018 - Current
Caregiver
Self Employed
05.2015 - 03.2020
Caregiver
Home Instead Senior Care Home
05.2015 - 05.2016
Bachelor Of Science - Nursing
Oakland University
Bachelor Of Science - Psychology
Western Michigan University