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Michelle Haslacker

Augusta ,WV

Summary


Professional healthcare provider prepared for this role. Adept at patient care, medical procedures, and clinical documentation. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving outcomes. Reliable, adaptable, and skilled in critical thinking and time management. I'm committed as proof for working with Valley Health for 25 years.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

RN Charge Nurse

Winchester Medical Center
04.2023 - Current
  • Manage critical situations calmly and efficiently, providing guidance to the Surgical Services team during emergencies
  • Coordinate daily department flow to include assignments, breaks, as needed to ensure quality patient care and efficiency of the department. When making assignments, consider qualifications and competency of personnel
  • Ensures appropriate number of operating room staff is available based on volume and surgical schedule
  • Serve as an approachable leader who consistently address's concerns raised by surgeons, staff members, and families regarding patient care issues or operational challenges within the unit effectively resolving them promptly whenever possible
  • Consistently act as a strong advocate for patients and their families, ensuring that their needs are met while navigating complex healthcare systems
  • Cultivate an atmosphere of teamwork and open communication among staff members, resulting in a more cohesive work environment and greater job satisfaction for the healthcare team
  • Effectively communicate variances in the surgical schedule to medical staff, clinical staff, vendors, and other departments
  • Perform daily AM huddles
  • Schedule and post surgical cases
  • Pre-op patients prior to surgery
  • Oversee the operations of the surgical services department to ensure that all clinical functions within the department run smoothly and efficiently


RN Supervisor

Hampshire Memorial Hospital
05.2016 - 04.2023
  • Primary responsibilities include planning, directing, coordinating and providing high quality, safe, effective patient care in the Ambulatory Perioperative Services and Endoscopy Suite
  • Assure compliance with Joint Commission standards
  • Oversee the daily workflow, staffing, and orientation training
  • Participate in quality review and performance improvement projects
  • Initiate new policies and procedures that help the unit team to achieve quality improvement. Updated current policies annually
  • Payroll via Kronos
  • Ordering and maintaining supplies for the entire department
  • Improved patient satisfaction scores by fostering a collaborative and supportive team environment.
  • Worked in a clinical role daily where I would benefit the most, whether in AM admissions, PACU, or the OR
  • Promote the mission, vision, and values of the organization
  • Promote and support a collaborative team approach in providing care
  • Maintain required competencies
  • Successfully managed resources within budget constraints while maintaining high-quality care standards for all patients served in the unit.

RN Circulator

Winchester Medical Center
08.2001 - 05.2016
  • Prepare the operating room with necessary equipment and supplies
  • Ensure all surgical instruments are sterilized and functioning
  • Monitor the surgical team to maintain a sterile environment
  • Manage the flow of the operating room and anticipate the surgical team's needs
  • Document all aspects of the surgical procedure in the patient's chart
  • Coordinate with all team members to ensure patient safety and maintain proper positioning
  • Manage specimens appropriately




Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Shenandoah University
Winchester, VA
05-2021

Skills

  • Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work independently, exercise creativity, be attentive to detail, and maintain a positive attitude
  • Diligent worker
  • Expert in safeguarding sensitive information
  • Ability to handle difficult situations involving patients, physicians, and clinical staff in a professional manner
  • Seeks assistance when needed
  • Passionate about acquiring knowledge and learning new practices

Timeline

RN Charge Nurse

Winchester Medical Center
04.2023 - Current

RN Supervisor

Hampshire Memorial Hospital
05.2016 - 04.2023

RN Circulator

Winchester Medical Center
08.2001 - 05.2016

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Shenandoah University
Michelle Haslacker