Michelle Gordon
Grand Prairie,TX
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
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Registered Nurse
Parkland Memorial Hospital
02.2021 - Current
- Provided direct medical care to patients
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse
Baylor University Medical Center
08.2020 - 10.2021
- Provide direct quality care to patients
- Disciplined, energetic employee who quickly establishes rapport with patients and colleagues
- Completed 36 hours of clinical work in progressive care unit
- Recorded patients medical records, vital statistics, and test results in medical records
- Oversee daily functioning of the unit, directing admissions, discharges and general patient flow
- Telemetry trained and certified
- Treated patients with strokes
- Knowledgeable in handling PICC lines, Central lines, blood draws and IV insertion
- PCU cases handled: Cardiac cases such as Post CABG, Pre/Post cardiac cath, AICD/ permanent pacemaker, CHF, MI, DVT/PE, Cardiac Arrhythmias, patients on Bipap, hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis, sepsis, stroke etc
- Handled common PCU drips such as Heparin, Primacor, Dobutamine, Nitro, Dopamine
Travel Registered Nurse
Resolute Health Hospital
11.2021 - 02.2021
- Provided direct medical care to patients
- Prioritize nursing care tasks, reviewed nursing orders
- Detected emerging problems by monitoring patient behavior, vital signs, fluid intake/output and changes in signs and symptoms
- Initiated and titrated oxygen according to patient oxygen needs and demand
- PCU cases handled: Cardiac cases such as Post CABG, Pre/Post cardiac cath, AICD/ permanent pacemaker, CHF, MI, DVT/PE, Cardiac Arrhythmias, patients on Bipap, hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis, sepsis, stroke etc
- Handled common PCU drips such as Heparin, Diltiazem, Primacor, Dobutamine, Nitroglycerin, Lasix, Bumex, Dopamine
Patient Care Technician II
Ascension Seton Northwest Hospital
12.2016 - 05.2019
- Telemetry monitor technician
- Phlebotomy trained
- Monitored vital signs and any changes pertaining to patient's overall wellness/draw lab specimens
- Provided Support to disabled individuals to ensure their safety, health, and quality of life is maintained
- Assist patients with activities of daily of living
- Responsible for reporting and charting patients intake and output functions
- Communicates with nurse and doctor regarding patient care and changes
- Identified and reported impaired skin integrity in patients
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Midwestern State University
08.2020
Bachelor of Science in Integrative Studies, Health Promotion, Rehabilitation and Sociology
University of North Texas
05.2015
Skills
- Discharge Planning
- Privacy and Confidentiality
- Patient Assessments
- Family Education
- Care Plan Development
- Patient Assessment
- Regulatory Compliance
- Medication Administration
- EMR / EHR
- Cardiac Monitors
- Acute Care Expertise
Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification, 2016, present
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support, 2020, present
- NIHSS, Present
Skills Attributes
- Skilled PCU registered nurse
- Acute/Geriatric treatment knowledge
- PCU cases handled: Cardiac cases such as Post CABG, Pre/Post cardiac cath, AICD/ permanent pacemaker, CHF, MI, DVT/PE, Cardiac Arrhythmias, patients on Bipap, hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis, sepsis, stroke etc.
- Handled common PCU drips such as Heparin, Primacor, Dobutamine, Nitroglycerin, Lasix, Bumex, Dopamine
- Competent in dressing changes, central line maintenance and IV insertions
- Committed to compliance reporting
- Treat patients with dignity and respect
Timeline
Travel Registered Nurse
Resolute Health Hospital
11.2021 - 02.2021
Travel Registered Nurse
Parkland Memorial Hospital
02.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse
Baylor University Medical Center
08.2020 - 10.2021
Patient Care Technician II
Ascension Seton Northwest Hospital
12.2016 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Midwestern State University
Bachelor of Science in Integrative Studies, Health Promotion, Rehabilitation and Sociology
University of North Texas
- Basic Life Support Certification, 2016, present
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support, 2020, present
- NIHSS, Present
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