Michelle Jones
Oswego,KS
Summary
Successful RN with advanced abilities in patient assessment, treatment, monitoring, and drip titrations. Manages small loads of critically ill patients and consistently delivers exceptional care, while being a team member and resource for new nurses. Proficient in diagnostic testing and medication administration.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Ascension
St Louis, MO
03.2023 - Current
- Administered complex medication protocols and monitored patient responses in critical care settings.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for critically ill patients.
- Implemented evidence-based practices, enhancing patient outcomes and reducing complications in the ICU.
- Trained and mentored new nursing staff on best practices and critical care procedures.
- Coordinated emergency response efforts, ensuring rapid stabilization of patients during critical situations.
- Administered life-saving medications and therapies under strict protocols, guiding patients towards recovery from acute illnesses or injuries.
- Monitored hemodynamic parameters and analyzed complex data sets, making appropriate adjustments to treatment plans based on patient response.
- Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering pa catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, and chest tubes.
Critical Care Registered Nurse Traveler
Aya Healthcare
San Diego, CA
11.2021 - Current
- Administered medications to treat patients' symptoms and address underlying disease progression.
- Operated critical care equipment to keep patients stable and promote recovery.
- Completed diagnostic tests and patient assessments to evaluate treatment progress.
- Documented work in hospital system and updated patients' charts with orders and observations.
- Provided targeted care and treatment to medical, surgical, neuro, trauma patient.
- Delivered outstanding patient care in COVID, medical, surgical, neuro, trauma critical care units in the midwest.
Traveling Critical Care Registered Nurse
Ethos Medical Staffing
Lenexa, KS
03.2019 - 11.2021
- Administered medications to treat patients' symptoms and address underlying disease progression.
- Operated critical care equipment to keep patients stable and promote recovery.
- Documented work in hospital system and updated patients' charts with orders and observations.
- Protected critically ill patients from unnecessary risks by limiting visitors, using proper PPE and using strong infection control procedures.
- Delivered top-notch care exceeding department, hospital and Joint Commission standards.
- Charge Nurse COVID/ Adult medical ICU, and CCU
- Rapid Response Nurse
- Delivered outstanding patient care in COVID, Medical, Surgical, Neuro, Trauma critical care units.
- Triaged patients and delegated treatment needs to qualified staff and specialized departments.
- EPIC, Cerner, Meditech
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Mercy Hospital Joplin
Joplin, MO
05.2015 - 03.2019
- Triaged patients and delegated treatment needs to qualified staff and specialized departments.
- Administered medications to treat patients' symptoms and address underlying disease progression.
- Operated critical care equipment to keep patients stable and promote recovery.
- Guided patients, caregivers and family members on plans of treatment and helpful resources available locally to support care.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Delivered outstanding patient care in Medical, Surgical, Neuro, Trauma critical care units.
- Charge Nurse
- Rapid Response and Code Blue Nurse
- Delivered top-notch care exceeding department, hospital and Joint Commission standards.
- Personalized bedside care and interactions based on cultural backgrounds of different patients.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Wilson County Medical Center
Neodesha, KS
02.2017 - 07.2017
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
- Collaborated with law enforcement on criminal cases by quickly reporting injuries and collecting needed evidence.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
CNA/LPN
Labette Heath
Parsons, Kansas
02.2006 - 06.2015
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Maintained best-in-class standards for individualized care in 25-bed unit by continuously checking in with patients and families and quickly providing care.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Orthopedic's, Med/ Surg, Webster Inpatient Rehab
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Labette Community College
Parsons, KS05-2015
High School Diploma - undefined
Paola High School
Paola, KS05-1998
Skills
- Flexible and Adaptable to ICU, PACU and ED
- Critical Thinking
- IV setup and drip titration
- Medical, Surgical, Neuro, Trauma ICU
- Team player
- Central line management
Timeline
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Ascension
03.2023 - Current
Critical Care Registered Nurse Traveler
Aya Healthcare
11.2021 - Current
Traveling Critical Care Registered Nurse
Ethos Medical Staffing
03.2019 - 11.2021
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Wilson County Medical Center
02.2017 - 07.2017
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Mercy Hospital Joplin
05.2015 - 03.2019
CNA/LPN
Labette Heath
02.2006 - 06.2015
High School Diploma - undefined
Paola High School
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Labette Community College