Michelle Hawkins
Spring Hill,FL
Summary
Dedicated LPN with a strong focus on patient assessment, medication administration, and emergency response. Committed to delivering compassionate care and advocating for patients’ rights.
Overview
1
1
Certification
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse-LPN
HCA FLORIDA BAYONET POINT HOSPITAL
Hudson, FL
08.2023 - Current
- Provided direct patient care in a fast-paced hospital environment.
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations, ensuring patient safety.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop patient care plans.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
- Educated patients and families about health conditions and treatments.
- Delivered compassionate care to increase comfort and psychological, social and spiritual well-being.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives in order to improve patient outcomes.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while prioritizing urgent requests from physicians or nurses.
- Supported nursing staff with training and onboarding new team members.
Nurse-LPN
CareerStaff Unlimited
, TX
03.2020 - 07.2023
- Responded quickly and effectively in emergency situations utilizing advanced life saving skills.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations, ensuring patient safety.
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families about health conditions and treatments.
- Delivered compassionate care to increase comfort and psychological, social and spiritual well-being.
- Ensured that all documentation was accurate and up-to-date according to established guidelines.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while prioritizing urgent requests from physicians or nurses.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth, and professional development.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives in order to improve patient outcomes.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
Nurse-LPN
Consulate Health Care of New Port Richey
New Port Richey, Florida
10.2014 - 12.2019
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to create and refine patient care plans, enhancing patient outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on health conditions and treatments, fostering understanding and engagement in care.
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders.
- Responded quickly and effectively in emergency situations utilizing advanced life saving skills.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations, ensuring patient safety.
- Maintained a safe environment for both staff and patients through adherence to safety protocols.
- Provided compassionate care to patients, addressing emotional and physical needs to improve overall well-being.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth, and professional development.
Nurse-LPN
Advantage Nursing Services Inc.
Columbia, MO
08.2011 - 08.2014
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders.
- Provided nursing care for patients with various medical diagnoses and treatments.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families about health conditions and treatments.
- Delivered compassionate care to increase comfort and psychological, social and spiritual well-being.
- Ensured that all documentation was accurate and up-to-date according to established guidelines.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
Education
LPN - Practical Nursing
Moberly Area Community College
Mexico, MO07-2011
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct nursing care
- Patient assessment
- Care plan development
- EHR management
- Infection control
- Emergency response
- Medication review
- Wound management
- IV therapy management
- Tracheostomy care
- Catheter maintenance
- Home care
- Palliative care
- Diabetes care
- End-of-life support
- Effective communication
- Patient education
- Patient advocacy
- Compassionate care
- Staff training support
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Ventilator care
- Diabetes care
- Care plan development
- IV therapy management
Certification
- IV therapy certification
Timeline
Nurse-LPN
HCA FLORIDA BAYONET POINT HOSPITAL
08.2023 - Current
Nurse-LPN
CareerStaff Unlimited
03.2020 - 07.2023
Nurse-LPN
Consulate Health Care of New Port Richey
10.2014 - 12.2019
Nurse-LPN
Advantage Nursing Services Inc.
08.2011 - 08.2014
LPN - Practical Nursing
Moberly Area Community College