Michelle Gifford
RN
Cary,NC
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
RN
Brigham's & Women's Hospital
Boston, MA
01.2007 - 10.2016
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
RN
Strong Memorial Hospital
Rochester, NY
12.2004 - 06.2006
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
RN
Brigham's & Women's Hospital
Boston, MA
09.1999 - 05.2004
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
RN
Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Boston
Boston, MA
01.1998 - 09.1999
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
RN
Olsten Health Services
Salem, MA
06.1996 - 01.1999
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
RN
Our Lady of Victory Hospital
Buffalo, NY
10.1994 - 06.1996
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
UMASS Boston
Boston, MA 01.2000 - 05.2001
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
SUNY Alfred
Alfred, NY 08.1992 - 05.1994
Skills
Acute care expertise
Medication distribution
IV setup
Critical care
Performing EKGs
Chest pain management
Strong clinical judgment
Direct Patient Care
Chronic disease management
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
RN
Brigham's & Women's Hospital
01.2007 - 10.2016
RN
Strong Memorial Hospital
12.2004 - 06.2006
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
UMASS Boston
01.2000 - 05.2001
RN
Brigham's & Women's Hospital
09.1999 - 05.2004
RN
Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Boston
01.1998 - 09.1999
RN
Olsten Health Services
06.1996 - 01.1999
RN
Our Lady of Victory Hospital
10.1994 - 06.1996
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
SUNY Alfred
08.1992 - 05.1994