Michelle Harrison
Evensville,TN
Summary
Compassionate registered nurse with four years experience working with End Stage Renal Disease patients in an outpatient dialysis clinic desiring to transition to mental health nursing. Skilled in medication management, patient evaluations, building trust with patients. Committed to enhancing patient comfort and safety through effective treatment strategies and thorough documentation.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
DCI INC
Dayton, TN
03.2022 - 01.2026
- Oversaw and executed dialysis procedures, ensuring patient comfort and adherence to safety standards for up to 12 patients daily.
- Oversaw monitoring of vital signs and assessed patient responses to optimize treatment strategies.
- Monitored and documented patients' conditions before and after dialysis to enhance treatment effectiveness.
- Validated patient prescriptions efficiently within 30 minutes of treatment initiation.
- Administered pre-, intra-, and post-medication for up to 12 patients per day while accurately documenting in electronic health records.
- Enhanced patient safety by rigorously implementing infection control protocols during dialysis procedures.
- Ensured accuracy and completeness of treatment records and patient progress within electronic health systems.
- Oversaw nursing operations as charge nurse during critical shifts.
Home Health Nurse Case Manager
Amedisys Home Health
Athens, TN
08.2021 - 02.2022
- Facilitated patient admissions and discharges by traveling to homes, managing up to 25 cases weekly.
- Evaluated and monitored patient progress, implementing adjustments to care strategies as necessary.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through delivery of compassionate care and cultivation of strong relationships with patients and families.
- Assisted in developing initial assessment care plans. Ordered necessary supplies for patient care. Documented orders in electronic health records accurately.
- Facilitated efficient scheduling of licensed practical nurses and patient care technicians to optimize patient visit coordination.
- Oversaw bi-weekly assessments of patient care technicians and conducted monthly reviews for licensed practical nurses to maintain high-quality patient care.
- Participated in weekly staff meetings to collaboratively address patient care issues.
Registered Nurse
Quality of Life
Spring City, TN
04.2018 - 04.2021
- Facilitated bi-weekly sessions for 19 developmentally disabled patients in group home settings.
- Monitored health status and provided guidance during monthly home visits for nine patients, enhancing individualized care plans.
- Oversaw delegation of medication administration to certified staff members.
- Facilitated medication orders from pharmacy and ensured timely delivery to patient residences.
- Reviewed and revised monthly medication administration records to support patient care and safety.
- Executed comprehensive patient assessments to promptly identify condition changes and ensure timely physician notification.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in patient conditions to healthcare team.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Roane State Community College
Harriman, TN05-2017
Practical Nursing - Nursing
Tennessee Vocational Technology Center of Harriman
Harriman, TN09-1997
Skills
- Active listening skills
- Documentation and charting
- Compassion and empathy
- Effective listening
- Direct patient care
- Comprehensive patient evaluations
- Infection prevention strategies
- EMR systems
- Medication administration
- HIPAA education
- Maintaining privacy
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse - 2017
- CPR Certification
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Registered Nurse
DCI INC
03.2022 - 01.2026
Home Health Nurse Case Manager
Amedisys Home Health
08.2021 - 02.2022
Registered Nurse
Quality of Life
04.2018 - 04.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Roane State Community College
Practical Nursing - Nursing
Tennessee Vocational Technology Center of Harriman