Michelle Hurley
Pittsburgh,PA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
RN, Operating Room, PACU, PRE-OP
Southwestern Ambulatory Surgery Center
04.2004 - Current
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
RN Case Manager
AHN Healthcare At Home
04.2020 - 03.2021
- Educated patients and caregivers on healthcare protocols and processes.
- Managed support services and fostered communication among social workers, therapists, hospital staff, and patients.
- Collaborated with healthcare leaders and physicians to support and offer resources in performance of duties to maintain high-quality and efficient patient care.
- Developed and modified patient care plans and assisted interdisciplinary team in identifying client needs and goals to determine priorities of care.
- Analyzed patient responses to medications, therapies and variances in plans of care.
- Implemented aspects of patient care under physician orders and sought clarification when needed to promote safety, quality and cost-efficient care.
- Increased referral rates by providing excellent service and building meaningful relationships with patients and caregivers.
- Gathered and recorded patient health information and data to assess, identify and manage characteristics that affect care outcome.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
RN, Operating Room
Jefferson Hospital
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
RN, Operating Room, Pre-op, PACU
Associates In Opthamology
02.2007 - 06.2018
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Carlow University
Pittsburgh, PA05.1993
High School Diploma -
Pittsburgh Carrick High School
Pittsburgh, PA06.1989
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Electronic Health Records
- Health Promotion
- Geriatric Care
- Patient Education
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Compassion and Empathy
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Infection Control
- Patient Assessment
- Case Management
- Attention to Detail
- Quality Improvement
- Medical Assessment
- Wound Care
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Discharge Planning
- IV Setup
- Family Education
- Home Care
- HIPAA Education
- Precepting
- Pain Management
- Time Management
- Adaptability and Flexibility
Timeline
RN Case Manager
AHN Healthcare At Home
04.2020 - 03.2021
RN, Operating Room
Jefferson Hospital
01.2019 - 01.2020
RN, Operating Room, Pre-op, PACU
Associates In Opthamology
02.2007 - 06.2018
RN, Operating Room, PACU, PRE-OP
Southwestern Ambulatory Surgery Center
04.2004 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Carlow University
High School Diploma -
Pittsburgh Carrick High School
Similar Profiles
Mary hughesMary hughes
CRNA at 90210 Surgery Medical Center & Precision Ambulatory Surgery CenterCRNA at 90210 Surgery Medical Center & Precision Ambulatory Surgery Center
Kristin HavilandKristin Haviland
PACU Registered Nurse at Medical Center Clinic & Ambulatory Surgery CenterPACU Registered Nurse at Medical Center Clinic & Ambulatory Surgery Center
Diana OrendayDiana Orenday
Surgery Scheduler at Resurgens Surgery Center - Ambulatory CenterSurgery Scheduler at Resurgens Surgery Center - Ambulatory Center
Talia JunTalia Jun
Nail Technician at Self-employedNail Technician at Self-employed
JUSTIN BAIERLJUSTIN BAIERL
Financial Advisor at Kades MargolisFinancial Advisor at Kades Margolis