Michelle Fowler
Irwin,PA
Summary
BSN trained RN since 1990 Experience with Cardiac ICU, telemetry and Renal nurse since 1995. Experience with Hemodialysis, Peritoneal Dialysis and now Chronic Kidney Disease specializing in Patient Education in the outpatient setting. Part of AKI patient Education team , Triage outpatient Nephrology office. Post Kidney Transplant patient experience.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinial Nurse Coordinator
UPMC
01.2007 - Current
- Created individualized care plans for patients and worked with medical professionals to come up with treatment and outpatient care.
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
- Developed strategy to target nursing and patient satisfaction issues, improve response and patient care quality and suggest actionable improvements to promote hospital-wide quality and safety initiatives.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Developed CKD education curriculum and education program at UPMC
- Helped integrate outside sources for CKD education and eventually transition UPMC Health plan to provide CKD education and trained their orginal staff.
- Work with Community Nephrologists to provide care to a large population of CKD patients in the outpatient setting
- Interim clinic manager when needed.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
Peritoneal Dialysis Registered Nurse
DaVita
02.2006 - 01.2007
- Organized and ran clinics to review patient treatment, administer tests and maintain adequacy of dialysis, general well-being and routine procedures.
- Assisted in examination and evaluation of patient candidates to arrange appropriate peritoneal dialysis treatment and other services.
- Used collaborative practice model focusing on outcomes to enhance quality of patient care through effective and efficient management and monitoring of patient care programs.
- Educated patient and support person on performing continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis and automated peritoneal dialysis in hospital and at home.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Provided Peritoneal dialysis training to patients and family as well as modality education to dialysis patients.
Hemodialysis Nurse
DaVita
02.1995 - 01.2006
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Worked with healthcare team to develop new dialysis treatment flow sheet and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability.
- Preceptor for large dialysis clinic
- Nocturnal dialysis experience
Telemetry Registered Nurse
Forbes Regional Hospital AHN
04.1996 - 11.1997
- Administered heart and blood pressure medication to cardiac patients as prescribed by physicians.
- Observed patient health and side effects from treatments and medications, noting all details in patient chart.
- Collaborated across disciplines to coordinate disposition, referral and psychosocial support needs.
- Utilized specialized equipment to track and monitor patients' vital signs in [Type] unit.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Cardiac ICU Registered Nurse
Jeannette District Memorial Hospital
11.1993 - 09.1994
- Liaised with patients following cardiothoracic surgical procedures, providing support and education on post-surgical care.
- Administered medication, pain management and analysis of patient responses to interventions to improve individual performance.
- Assessed patients, collecting data and prioritizing cases in accordance with standards, policies, procedures and guidelines.
- Produced care plans in alignment with physical, psychosocial and learning needs of patients, achieving commendations for compassionate treatment.
- Maintained detailed records of patient conditions, reactions and progress in alignment with physician orders.
- Administered medications and treatments as ordered by physician.
- Assessed and documented changes in patient's condition and prepared patient for transfer to higher level of care.
- Critical Care training Jefferson Regional Medical Center
Telemetry Registered Nurse
Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center
09.1990 - 11.1993
- Administered heart and blood pressure medication to cardiac patients as prescribed by physicians.
- Observed patient health and side effects from treatments and medications, noting all details in patient chart.
- Collaborated across disciplines to coordinate disposition, referral and psychosocial support needs.
- Utilized specialized equipment to track and monitor patients' vital signs in 20 bed unit.
- Care of Post cardiac cath patients
- Care of Post CABG patients
- Care of PTCA patients
- Telemetry Trained
Education
BSN - Nursing
Messiah College
Grantham PA05.1990
Skills
- EMR Systems
- Nurse Leadership
- Patient Education
- Recruiting and Training
- Patient Advocacy
- Team Development
- Patient Care
- Patient Health Education
- Staff Education
Timeline
Clinial Nurse Coordinator
UPMC
01.2007 - Current
Peritoneal Dialysis Registered Nurse
DaVita
02.2006 - 01.2007
Telemetry Registered Nurse
Forbes Regional Hospital AHN
04.1996 - 11.1997
Hemodialysis Nurse
DaVita
02.1995 - 01.2006
Cardiac ICU Registered Nurse
Jeannette District Memorial Hospital
11.1993 - 09.1994
Telemetry Registered Nurse
Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center
09.1990 - 11.1993
BSN - Nursing
Messiah College
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