Michelle Hightower, RN

Women’s Services Staff Nurse

• Responsible and accountable for assessing, delegating, and coordinating the nursing care to patients in Labor & Delivery, Triage (OBED), Surgery/OR, OB PACU, Post-Partum/Mother-Baby
• Assist the obstetric providers as a primary care nurse in cesarean and vaginal birth deliveries.
• Uphold hospital policy and standards to provide the best safety and patient-centered care to L&D patients.
• Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
• Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
• Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
• Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
• Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
• Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
• Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
• Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatments.
• Coordinated care plans with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes.
• Educated patients and families on health management and preventive care strategies.
• Mentored junior nursing staff, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development.
• Implemented evidence-based practices to enhance quality of care and patient safety.