Michelle Funes
Portland,OR
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Hardworking and reliable nurse with strong ability in multitasking and managing complex situations. Offering high risk antenatal and postpartum skills. Highly organized, proactive and punctual with team-oriented mentality.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Perinatal Nurse, RN, BSN
Northwest Perinatal
Portland, OR
11.2020 - Current
- Assessed prenatal, labor and delivery, postpartum patients to determine physical and emotional well-being.
- Monitored vital signs of pregnant women including blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate.
- Coordinated with physicians to ensure safe delivery of mother and baby.
- Provided emotional support to parents before, during and after childbirth process.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive perinatal care services.
- Managed high risk pregnancies involving multiple births or medical complications requiring specialized treatment plans.
- Counseled families on genetic testing options available prior to pregnancy or during early stages of gestation.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
Registered Nurse, Perinatal RN, BSN
Providence St Vincent's Memorial Health Center
Portland, OR
09.2009 - 11.2020
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate, pulse rate and weight.
- Collaborated with physicians in developing patient-specific treatment plans.
- Assisted doctors during medical procedures.
- Managed complex cases involving multiple diagnoses or treatments.
- Provided emotional support to families facing difficult decisions about a loved one's care.
- Worked closely with other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
Registered Nurse, RN, BSN
Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center
McMinnville, OR
09.2009 - 12.2010
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Performed triage assessments of walk-in patients in a clinic setting.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Developed educational materials for use in teaching sessions with patients or their families.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Linfield College
Mcminnville, OR05-2009
Skills
- Case Management
- Patient Management
- Culturally-Sensitive Care
- Wound Care
- Diabetes Management
- Direct Patient Care
- Medication and IV Administration
- Postpartum Care
- Care Plan Development
- Culturally Sensitive
- Family Education
- Patient Assessments
- Fluent in Spanish
- IV Setup
- Documenting Vitals
- Cesarean Section Preparation
- EMR Systems
Languages
Spanish
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Perinatal Nurse, RN, BSN
Northwest Perinatal
11.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse, Perinatal RN, BSN
Providence St Vincent's Memorial Health Center
09.2009 - 11.2020
Registered Nurse, RN, BSN
Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center
09.2009 - 12.2010
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Linfield College