Michelle Hirt
Fremont,NE
Summary
Compassionate LPNC, IP Nurse known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion, certificate of training in Infection Skillfully completes tasks and fosters relationships with patients, caregivers and coworkers to drive patient care.
Dedicated LPN with over 20 years of nursing experience, recognized for strong leadership and coordination of patient care. . Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient with working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
2
2
years of post-secondary education
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
LPNC Infection Preventionist
Life Care Center Of Elkhorn
Elkhorn, NE
11.2025 - Current
- Formulated infection prevention strategies suitable for a range of healthcare settings.
- Conducted regular training sessions for staff on infection control practices.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to assess infection risks and hazards.
- Reviewed and updated policies based on current health guidelines and regulations.
- Monitored compliance with infection prevention standards across departments.
- Investigated infection outbreaks and implemented corrective measures promptly.
- Provided education to staff on the principles of infection prevention and control.
- Examined possible sources of infectious disease transmission in facility
LPN Charge Nurse/previous ADON
Emerald Nursing and Rehab
Cozad, NE
10.2014 - 10.2025
- Supervised nursing staff in daily operations and patient care activities.
- Administered medications, and monitored patient responses to treatment plans.
- Coordinated with the healthcare team to develop individualized care plans for residents.
- Trained new nursing staff on protocols and best practices for patient care.
- Managed patient assessments and documented changes in health status accurately.
- Communicated effectively with families regarding patient care and progress updates.
- Administered medications in accordance with policies and legal limitations.
- Assessed patients' health conditions and monitored changes in their conditions.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations as needed.
- Observed and reported changes in the condition of patients, as well as signs and symptoms of deviations from normal health status.
- Supervised the activities of other nursing staff members, and provided guidance when necessary.
- Provided patient care plans, treatments, and medications according to physicians' orders.
- Identified potential problems or risks that could affect patient outcomes.
- Evaluated patient responses to treatments and interventions and documented progress notes accordingly.
- Communicated effectively with patients, families, colleagues, and other healthcare professionals.
- Carried out physician orders accurately while adhering to hospital policies and procedures.
- Monitored medication administration for accuracy, compliance, and effectiveness of treatment plan.
- Promoted positive relationships between patients, families, visitors, physicians, nurses, volunteers.
- Collaborated with supervisor to prepare nursing assessment summaries and health care plans.
- Assisted physicians and nurses with special procedures.
- Reviewed lab results and made appropriate recommendations for further testing or treatment.
- Precepted new staff nurses to provide education on hospital policies and procedures, patient care skills, medical procedures, and techniques and patient assessments and interventions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate effective patient care delivery systems.
- Participated in creating a safe environment by following fire safety regulations.
- Coordinated shift schedules and assigned duties to LPNs and CNAs based on qualifications.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds, and managed catheters.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues, and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Collected blood, urine or sputum from patients to perform routine laboratory tests.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to patients.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Provided pre- and post-operative nursing care.
- Worked with social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
- Prepared patients for examinations, tests or treatments and explained procedures.
- Performed triage to maximum team productivity and effectiveness.
Education
Certificate Of Completion - Infection Control
Infection Preventionist
03.2026 - 03.2026
LPNC - Practical Nursing- Certified
Central Community College
Grand Island, NE 06.2021 - 06.2021
Nursing - Practical Nursing
Central Community College
Grand Island, NE 05.1997 - 05.1999
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Electronic health records
- Medication administration
- Infection control
- Entering orders from Physician
- Direction of staff
- Communication with family and patients
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Certificate Of Completion - Infection Control
Infection Preventionist
03.2026 - 03.2026
LPNC Infection Preventionist
Life Care Center Of Elkhorn
11.2025 - Current
LPNC - Practical Nursing- Certified
Central Community College
06.2021 - 06.2021
LPN Charge Nurse/previous ADON
Emerald Nursing and Rehab
10.2014 - 10.2025
Nursing - Practical Nursing
Central Community College
05.1997 - 05.1999