Michelle Foster
Registered Nurse
Memphis,TN
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in ICU/CCU, Neuro and Cardiac Step Down, and Medical Surgical Nursing. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit /Critical Care Registered Nurse
Clover Health Services
01.2021 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
Clover Health Services
01.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse Neuro Step Down
Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare
03.2022 - 04.2022
Medical Surgical Staff Registered Nurse
St. John's Episcopal Hospital
09.2019 - 01.2021
Public Health Registered Nurse
Visiting Nurse Services Of New York
10.2017 - 01.2020
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Beacon Rehabilitation And Nursing Center
10.2015 - 12.2017
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Long Island University NY
Brooklyn NY09.2015
Skills
- Advanced Life Support
- Renal Function Management
- Neurological Monitoring
- Therapy Management
- Metabolic Function Monitoring
- Respiratory Maintenance
- Titration
- Hemodynamics Monitoring
- Time Management
- Critical Thinking
- Ventilator Management
- Patient Education
- Emergency Response
- Problem Solving
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Electronic Health Records
- Endotracheal Intubations
- Blood Transfusion Administration
- Medical Equipment Setup
- Specimen Collection
- Pulmonary Assessments
- Shock Symptom Identification
- Emergency Interventions
- Fluid Intake and Output Monitoring
- Task and Work Prioritization
- Patient Advocacy
- Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED (First Aid CPR AED)
- CPR/AED
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Electronic Charting
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Cardiac Monitors
- IV Setup
- Nutrition and Nourishment Issues
- Vitals Monitoring
- Diagnostic Procedures
Timeline
Registered Nurse Neuro Step Down
Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare
03.2022 - 04.2022
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit /Critical Care Registered Nurse
Clover Health Services
01.2021 - Current
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
Clover Health Services
01.2021 - Current
Medical Surgical Staff Registered Nurse
St. John's Episcopal Hospital
09.2019 - 01.2021
Public Health Registered Nurse
Visiting Nurse Services Of New York
10.2017 - 01.2020
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Beacon Rehabilitation And Nursing Center
10.2015 - 12.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Long Island University NY
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