Michelle Greene
Lafayette,LA
Summary
I am an experienced nursing professional with clinical knowledge, interpersonal strengths, and technical abilities. Proficient in EMR charting, medication administration, and interdisciplinary collaboration for optimal patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader with 13+ years of experience assessing and working with patients in various healthcare settings. Highly perceptive and respected for clinical acumen and patient advocacy. Organized and dependable candidate skilled in managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willing to take on additional responsibilities to achieve team goals. Seeking a challenging position to utilize interpersonal skills, time management, and problem-solving abilities. Patient-oriented nurse with diverse experience in direct patient care and staff supervision. Strong multitasking and prioritization skills. Expertise in a med-surg specialty. I am a hardworker and passionate with strong organizational skills and great time manager and always giving upbeat, positive energy to all.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse (FLOAT POOL)
Lake Charles Memorial Hospital
07.2023 - Current
- Served as a resource for other nurses on the Float Pool, offering guidance on policies, procedures, and best practices.
- Mentored new nursing staff, sharing best practices for patient care and fostering a supportive team atmosphere.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by providing thorough handoff reports to incoming nurses, ensuring continuity of care.
- Strengthened relationships between nursing teams across various units through regular collaboration on shared float pool initiatives and projects.
- Promoted patient advocacy by actively participating in interdisciplinary meetings and voicing concerns on behalf of patients.
- Ensured patient safety by strictly adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining a clean work environment.
- Enhanced teamwork among nursing staff through clear communication, active listening, and constructive feedback.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing high-quality nursing care and addressing individual needs.
- Championed a culture of patient-centered care, consistently demonstrating empathy, respect, and professionalism in all interactions with patients and their families.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, offering emotional support to both patients and their loved ones during difficult times.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement personalized care plans for patients.
- Streamlined documentation processes by accurately updating electronic health records in a timely manner.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Advocated for patient needs with healthcare providers, securing necessary interventions for optimal care.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness and infection control, contributing to safer hospital environment.
- Coordinated with pharmacy staff to ensure timely medication administration, avoiding delays in patient treatment plans.
- Enhanced patient care quality by accurately assessing and recording vital signs and symptoms.
- Improved patient satisfaction by delivering compassionate and empathetic care during hospital stays.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Registered Nurse, PCU
Lafayette Surgical Specialty Hospital
03.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- 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.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Collected blood and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Conducted ongoing evaluation of patient outcomes to document success of interventions and strategies in relation to plan of care.
- Charted nurse's notes to reflect care provided to patient's and patient's responses to care and intervention.
- Educated patients and families about medications and treatment instructions to facilitate continuum of care.
- Observed, recorded and communicated patient conditions utilizing computerized documentation systems.
- Administered prescribed medications, changed dressings, cleaned wounds and monitored vital signs to provide high standards of patient care.
- Measurement of patient neck post-op cervical procedures and notify the physician of any changes and of patient continuous complaints of increased pain.
- Monitoring and strict measuring of drains attached to patient. Record output in patient chart.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Ochsner University Hospital and Clinics
07.2022 - Current
- Direct patient care
- Report patient changes to doctor and doctor/residents
- Hang blood, heparin drips, and other drips within scope of practice
- Admit patients, initiate care plans, and education
- Discharge teaching
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care and discharge instructions.
- Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Managed elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures and nursing best practices.
- Identified learning needs of patients and families and responded with advocacy and health education.
- Assessed medical status of patients pre- and post-operation by checking vital parameters and supervising food intake.
- Reported patients' status and delegated nurse assignments to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- 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.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
Home Health Registered Nurse
Grace Home Health
10.2022 - 06.2023
- Informed physicians of any changes to patients' health or concerns observed during home visits.
- Provided physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Traveled to patients' homes on daily basis to assess health conditions and provide superior level of nursing care.
- Educated patients on use and benefits of equipment such as home blood pressure cuffs and glucose meters.
- Assessed patients' health conditions and asked appropriate questions to better understand current feelings.
- Contacted Grace Home Health immediately when issues arose with at-home patients in effort to find effective resolutions.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Introduced changes to patient care plans based on regular evaluations and patient changes.
- Advised and coached patients progressing from hospitals, rehab facilities and other medical organizations to at-home treatment settings.
- Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising management.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Provided all daily living tasks to enhance quality of life for elderly patients.
- Delivered after-hours care to patients based on strict role-call rotations.
- Incorporated therapeutic, rehabilitative and nursing goals into detailed, individualized care plans based on diagnoses.
Home Health Nurse, LPN
Complete Home Health
08.2018 - 11.2022
- My duties were to care for the patient in their respective residence.
- Provided physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Provided all daily living tasks to enhance quality of life for elderly patients.
- Cooked appetizing and satisfying meals and snacks.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Bed baths, aiding with feeding oral or via the enteral route
- Wound care as needed
- Medication administration via oral and/or enteral route
- Care to the peg site
- Trach care with suctioning and changing of trach gauze or ties
- Blood sugar monitoring as ordered
- Ileostomy care and assessment of the stoma
- Changing of the ostomy as needed
- In and out urinary catheterization or placing of new urinary catheter as ordered
- All bedside care provided completed as within my scope of practice.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded it via paper charting.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding and other daily living activities.
LPN Floor Nurse
Acadiana Rehabilitation Hospital
06.2015 - 11.2020
- Floor nurse whose responsibilities were direct patient care of 6 patients or less depending on the census
- The patients at this facility were med surgical as well as post surgical patients
- Administration of medications and the hanging of medications via IV route (central line, midline, PICC line, ect) were done continuously
- I've started IV's, and drew blood for labs and as needed
- My duties also required me to collaborate with team members such as PT, OT, ST, dieticians, doctors, and others
- I am also competent in wound care and dressing changes
- Monitoring and checking blood glucose levels
- Documentation was completed on each patient thoroughly.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
LPN
AMG SPECIALTY HOSPITAL
03.2014 - 02.2016
- CARE FOR ACUTE PATIENTS
- MONITORING THE PATIENT ON THE VENTILATOR AND TELEMETRY
- DIRECT REPORTS TO THE PHYSICIAN AND BEDSIDE PROCEDURES
- WOUND CARE, VITAL SIGNS, LABS,
- VENIPUNCTURE, INSERTION OF NASOGASTRIC TUBES, CARE FOR BURN PATIENTS, MONITOR PROFUSION
- OF RENAL PATIENTS SHUNTS AND FISTULAS.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
McNeese State University
Lake Charles, LA05.2025
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
South Louisiana Community College
Lafayette, LA05.2022
Diploma - PRACTICAL NURSING
Acadiana Technical College
Lafayettte, LA05.2011
Skills
- Nursing Licenses
- PN
- Expires: January 2025, Louisiana
- RN
- Expires: January 2025, Louisiana
- EMR Systems: EPIC, Cerner, MediTech, PointClickCare, CPSI, Paragon
- Problem-solving, flexibility, teamwork, reliability
- Certifications and License: BLS & ACLS
- Patient and Caregiver Education
- CRITICAL THINKING/PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS, AND PROFESSIONALISM MEDICATION AND IV ADMINISTRATION,
- INJECTIONS, GASTROTUBE CARE, ANTIBIOTIC THERAPY, ADMITTING AND DISCHARGING PROCESS
- WOUND CARE, CATHETER CARE, CARE OF PICC AND CENTRAL LINES
- ADMINISTRATION OF MEDS VIA CENTRAL AND PERIPHRAL LINES PROPER MONITORING OF BLOOD AND BLOOD
- PRODUCTS, MONITORING VITAL SIGNS, REHABILITAION, SEIZURE PRECAUTIONS, STERILE TECHNIQUE
- VENIPUNCTURE UA COLLECTING VIA CLEAN CATCH OR IN AND OUT CATHERIZATION
Work Preference
Work Type
Part TimeContract WorkWork Location
On-SiteQuote
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Tony Robbins
Timeline
Registered Nurse (FLOAT POOL)
Lake Charles Memorial Hospital
07.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, PCU
Lafayette Surgical Specialty Hospital
03.2023 - Current
Home Health Registered Nurse
Grace Home Health
10.2022 - 06.2023
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Ochsner University Hospital and Clinics
07.2022 - Current
Home Health Nurse, LPN
Complete Home Health
08.2018 - 11.2022
LPN Floor Nurse
Acadiana Rehabilitation Hospital
06.2015 - 11.2020
LPN
AMG SPECIALTY HOSPITAL
03.2014 - 02.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
McNeese State University
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
South Louisiana Community College
Diploma - PRACTICAL NURSING
Acadiana Technical College
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