Michelle Hudgins
Registered Nurse
Krum,TX
Summary
Compassionate registered nurse with background in emergency and critical care. Skilled in fast-paced environments, prioritizing patient needs and delivering high-quality care. Strong communication abilities ensure effective collaboration with healthcare teams. Improved patient satisfaction through attentive service and advocacy.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse Intake
UT Southwestern Medical Center
Dallas, Texas
02.2024 - Current
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Participated in continuing education programs to stay current on new developments in nursing practices.
- Utilized Electronic Health Records systems to enter patient information into the database.
- Documented all patient interactions in detail within the electronic health record system.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Coordinated referrals for specialist visits or further testing as needed.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Wise Health/ HCA
Argyle, Texas
05.2022 - 02.2024
- Operated and maintained emergency department equipment, performing regular checks for functionality and safety.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations utilizing advanced emergency skills.
- Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies.
- Participated in educational activities such as seminars or classes related to emergency nursing practices.
- Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care.
- Monitored cardiac rhythm strips and titrated vasoactive medications as ordered by physicians.
- Facilitated seamless transfer of patients to other units or facilities, ensuring continuity of care.
- Administered medications, intravenous fluids, treatments, and other therapies as prescribed by physicians.
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
Nurse Manager
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton
Denton, Texas
05.2021 - 05.2022
- Managed the scheduling of personnel assignments based on patient acuity levels.
- Received and investigated complaints from families, patients and clinical staff, devising solutions to multifaceted challenges.
- Applied clinical judgment and comprehensive knowledge of facility policies to assist floor nurses with patient care decisions.
- Performed personnel interviewing, hiring, disciplinary actions and dismissals.
- Collaborated with health groups to plan or implement programs designed to improve overall health of communities.
- Provided guidance to staff on patient care, clinical practice, and professional development.
- Participated in strategic planning initiatives designed to improve overall operations.
- Resolved conflicts between staff members in an efficient manner.
- Monitored staff performance and provided coaching and formal counseling to staff.
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
Registered Nurse
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton
Denton, Texas
05.2017 - 05.2021
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Ensured proper documentation in accordance with facility policies and procedures for all aspects of patient care provided.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Assessed pain levels of recovering patients using appropriate scales or tools such as visual analog scale.
- Maintained a safe environment for patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
Registered Nurse
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton
Denton, Texas
01.2009 - 05.2017
- Performed bedside procedures such as wound dressing changes, catheterizations, IV starts and changes, tracheostomy care.
- Managed patient pain and discomfort through effective pain management strategies, enhancing patient comfort.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Managed comprehensive care for critically ill patients, ensuring adherence to ICU protocols and guidelines.
- Coordinated discharge planning, ensuring patients transitioned safely from ICU to next level of care.
- Helped monitor, maintain and improve nursing-sensitive indicators, core measures and other identified outcome metrics.
- Responded to life-saving situations using appropriate resuscitation techniques and emergency protocols.
- Operated and maintained life support systems and other medical equipment with precision and care.
- Developed and maintained professional relationship with members of health care team, patient, and patient's family.
- Supervised cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms and oxygen delivery devices.
- Assisted with end-of-life decisions by providing guidance and education regarding available options.
- Participated in development, implementation and evaluation of action plans for continuous performance improvement.
- Prioritized multiple tasks while maintaining excellent standards of care delivery.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Mercy Hospital/ CHI Health
Council Bluffs, Iowa
06.1999 - 01.2009
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Utilized advanced technical skills and expertise to troubleshoot complex problems and implement solutions.
- Monitored ventilator settings and adjusted as needed according to physician orders or established protocols.
- Kept track of patients' changing pain levels and proactively worked to minimize excess pain or discomfort.
- Responded quickly and effectively to code blue situations for cardiopulmonary resuscitation and advanced cardiac life support.
- Checked on patients regularly to track progress with treatments, changes in symptoms and need for emergency interventions.
- Trained new nursing staff and students, sharing knowledge and best practices in critical care nursing.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Creighton University
Omaha, NE06-2004
Associate of Science - Nursing
Southwestern Community College
Red Oak, IA06-1999
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Coe College
Cedar Rapids05-1996
Skills
- Nursing staff leadership
- Emergency response
- Direct and indirect patient care
- Team coordination
- Licensed RN
- Cardiac care
- Health screening
- Relationship building
- Family and patient support
- Telemetry monitoring
- Epic EHR management
Accomplishments
- Top 10 Registered Nurse (2011) - Texas Health
- Patient Safety Award (2013) - Texas Health
- Chairman's Award Winner (2014) - Texas Health
- Nursing Excellence Aware (2006) - Mercy Hospital
Certification
- BLB Exp 11/2026
- TNCC Exp 9/2026
Timeline
Registered Nurse Intake
UT Southwestern Medical Center
02.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Wise Health/ HCA
05.2022 - 02.2024
Nurse Manager
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton
05.2021 - 05.2022
Registered Nurse
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton
05.2017 - 05.2021
Registered Nurse
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton
01.2009 - 05.2017
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Mercy Hospital/ CHI Health
06.1999 - 01.2009
- BLB Exp 11/2026
- TNCC Exp 9/2026
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Creighton University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Southwestern Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Coe College
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