Michelle Gomes
Cranston,RI
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with extensive experience in delivering high-quality patient care through critical thinking and exceptional communication skills. Committed to fostering team collaboration to achieve optimal patient outcomes while maintaining a reliable and adaptable approach in fast-paced healthcare settings. Proficient in a wide range of medical procedures, comprehensive patient assessments, and effective care coordination strategies. Passionate about providing compassionate care that meets diverse patient needs and enhances overall well-being.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Women & Infants Hospital
Providence, United States
09.2023 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring compliance with safety protocols.
- Educated patients and families on care plans, promoting understanding and adherence to treatment regimens.
- Streamlined documentation practices using electronic health record systems, enhancing accuracy and accessibility of patient information.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Provided exceptional postnatal care to high-risk pregnancies or multiples by implementing specialized care plans tailored to unique circumstances.
- 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.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to improve maternal outcomes and streamline delivery processes in clinical settings.
- Managed fetal distress and delivery complications calmly to provide safety to mothers and babies.
Registered Nurse
Caring Staff
Providence, United States
09.2022 - 08.2023
- Managed patient admissions and discharges to ensure smooth operational flow.
- Assessed patient needs and administered appropriate respiratory therapies and treatments for chronic and acute conditions.
- Administered oxygen, aerosol, and inhalation therapies to support optimal lung function and improve patient breathing.
- Engaged with interdisciplinary teams to ensure integration and effectiveness of rehabilitation services.
- Administered comprehensive wound care for complex cases, implementing advanced dressing techniques to facilitate healing and avert complications.
- Implemented strategies to enhance patient and family comfort during recovery phases, aiming to improve healing outcomes and reduce non-compliance.
- Communicated treatment options, diagnostic information, and home care techniques to patients and caregivers.
- Delivered compassionate end-of-life care to patients and families, prioritizing comfort and dignity.
- Taught family members and caregivers various ways to manage patients' pain, how to check for vital signs and proper methods for dressing changes.
Interdisciplinary Treatment Team Facilitator RN
Eleanor Slater Hospital
Cranston, United States
09.2013 - 09.2022
- Coordinated multidisciplinary care plans to enhance patient outcomes and ensure comprehensive service delivery.
- Developed effective communication strategies among healthcare teams to streamline patient care processes.
- Collaborated with external agencies to secure resources and support services for patients' ongoing needs.
- Analyzed performance metrics to identify areas for process enhancement and increased operational effectiveness.
- Improved communication between healthcare providers and patients by coordinating care plan meetings and updates.
- Maintained compliance with regulatory standards by adhering to guidelines when creating and updating patient records.
- Provided training for clinical staff on proper care plan documentation, boosting overall efficiency in data management and interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Ensured continuity of care by maintaining thorough records of patient interactions, updates to care plans, and treatment goals achieved.
- Enhanced application of nursing and medical practices in alignment with laws and regulations.
- Ensured timely implementation of care plans by facilitating regular review meetings with healthcare practitioners.
- Served as a liaison between healthcare professionals, family members, and patients for transparent communication regarding treatment options and progress updates.
Education
BSN - Nursing
Salve Regina University
Newport, RI01-2013
B.A. - Criminal Justice
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA01-2002
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Wound care
- Telemetry monitoring
- Family education
- Precepting
- Intake and discharge
- Care plan development
Certification
ACLS
License
RN52484, 11/01/27
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Women & Infants Hospital
09.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Caring Staff
09.2022 - 08.2023
Interdisciplinary Treatment Team Facilitator RN
Eleanor Slater Hospital
09.2013 - 09.2022
B.A. - Criminal Justice
Temple University
BSN - Nursing
Salve Regina University