Michelle Garnow
Youngsville,NC
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. 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
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
RN- Infusion
Raleigh Medical Group-GI
Raleigh, NC
04.2017 - Current
- Administer infusion therapy treatments to patients in accordance with physician orders
- Monitor patients during infusion therapy and assess for any adverse reactions or complications
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes
- Maintain a clean and organized work environment
- Order all drugs and supplies
Consultant Nurse
PPD
Morrisville, NC
09.2016 - 12.2016
- Documented calls from patient and physicians reporting adverse events
- Teaching to patients about how to use a product or devise
Urgent Care Nurse
Tremont Medical Center
Raleigh, NC
02.2009 - 06.2016
- Gather patient history and vitals
- Assist with procedures, treat burns and wound care
- Administer injections and nebulizer treatments
- Triage patient phone calls and walk-ins
- Order supplies
- Refill prescriptions and return patient calls
RN Infusion
Raleigh Medical Group
Raleigh, NC
08.2006 - 08.2009
- Administer infusion therapy treatments to patients in accordance with physician orders
- Monitor patients during infusion therapy and assess for adverse reactions or complications
- Educate patients and their families on infusion therapy, procedures and self care
- Document patient information, treatment plans and progress in electronic medical records
- Collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure coordinated and comprehensive patient care
- Maintain a clean and organized work environment
- Order all drugs and supplies
- Schedule all infusions
Endoscopy RN
Raleigh Medical Group
Raleigh, NC
10.1998 - 08.2001
- Pre-op care for patients
- Assist physician with upper and lower endoscopies
- Post-op care for patients
- Education patient and family about diseases and pathology findings
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nurse
Wake Technical Community College
Raleigh, NC05.1998
Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Clinical Judgment
- Infection Control
- Patient Education
- Time Management
- Patient Assessment
- Critical Thinking
- Electronic Health Records
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Wound Care
Timeline
RN- Infusion
Raleigh Medical Group-GI
04.2017 - Current
Consultant Nurse
PPD
09.2016 - 12.2016
Urgent Care Nurse
Tremont Medical Center
02.2009 - 06.2016
RN Infusion
Raleigh Medical Group
08.2006 - 08.2009
Endoscopy RN
Raleigh Medical Group
10.1998 - 08.2001
Associate of Applied Science - Nurse
Wake Technical Community College