Michelle K. Bluff
Canandaigua,NY
Summary
Emergency nursing experience across charge support, triage, and critical care for adult and pediatric patients. Ensures efficient patient flow through rapid symptom change recognition and timely intervention initiation. Interprets EKGs and documents care with accuracy in electronic medical records.
Overview
1
1
Certification
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
ESS Staffing
Rochester, New York
01.2026 - Current
- Responded rapidly to life-threatening situations, maintaining composure to facilitate effective interventions.
- Administered critical IV medications to help stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.
- Documented assessments, treatments, and patient responses in electronic health records to ensure continuity of care.
- Provided discharge teaching and follow-up guidance to patients and families, enhancing understanding of care plans.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Trusted Nurse Staffing
Buffalo, New York
02.2024 - Current
- Executed contract work in healthcare settings to ensure compliance with regulations. in WCCCH and Oneida Health emergency departments, enhancing patient care delivery.
- Recognized symptoms in critical situations and initiated appropriate interventions, preventing complications and ensuring patient safety.
- Assisted physicians in assessing adult and pediatric patients with acute or chronic conditions, contributing to timely treatment decisions.
- Protected patient privacy by following HIPAA regulations carefully.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
UR Finger Lakes Health
Geneva, New York
04.2025 - 07.2025
- Assessed patient status and stabilized urgent cases, making rapid decisions to address minor injuries and severe trauma.
- Assisted in charge and triage settings, ensuring efficient patient flow and timely care.
- Delivered direct patient care, educated patients and families, and worked with the healthcare team.
- Documented patient data in the Meditech system and EMAR, maintaining accurate records for continuity of care.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Wyoming County Community Hospital Emergency Department
Warsaw, New York
02.2024 - 01.2025
- - Deliver care for patients with urgent or life-threatening conditions.
- - Perform rapid patient assessments to guide next steps.
- - Assisted nursing staff with patient care tasks, including charge and triage responsibilities, to ensure timely and effective treatment.
- - Collaborated with patients experiencing mental health conditions to provide supportive care and facilitate appropriate interventions.
Radiation Oncology Registered Nurse
Clifton Springs Radiation Oncology
Clifton Springs, New York
12.2020 - 10.2024
- Guided patients through radiation therapy and concurrent chemotherapy, ensuring comfort and understanding of the treatment process.
- Assessed emotional and physical conditions throughout the treatment process, providing timely interventions.
- Clarified treatment steps and potential side effects for patients and families, enhancing their preparedness and compliance.
Emergency Department Staff Registered Nurse
UR Thompson Health
Canandaigua, New York
06.2007 - 02.2024
- Delivered direct patient care in fast-paced environment, ensuring safety and adherence to policies and confidentiality.
- Apply critical care skills, including IV starts, medication knowledge and administration, and emergent bedside procedures such as procedural sedation.
- Monitored patient condition and communicated changes to physician.
- Assessed patient needs to determine appropriate care interventions.
- Educated patients and families on procedures and care plans to enhance understanding and compliance.
Licensed Practical Nurse
FF Thompson CCC
Canandaigua, New York
01.2003 - 06.2007
- Administered treatments and medications in compliance with state law and scope of practice, ensuring resident safety and well-being.
- Supported resident care and facilitated activities of daily living, enhancing residents' quality of life.
- Documented care in resident medical records, ensuring accuracy and maintaining confidentiality standards.
Education
Associates of Applied Science - Nursing
Finger Lakes Community College
Canandaigua, NY01-2007
Licensed Practical Nursing -
Wayne Finger Lakes Boces
Newark, NY01-2002
Skills
- Critical care experience
- IV medication administration
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Pediatric advanced life support
- Trauma assessment
- Triage skills
- Patient condition monitoring
- EKG interpretation
- Stroke certification
Certification
Current NYS licensure, Current AHA BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP
Skills, Awards & Certifications
2003 Thompson Shining Star Award, 2015 Thompson Service Award
Timeline
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
ESS Staffing
01.2026 - Current
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
UR Finger Lakes Health
04.2025 - 07.2025
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Trusted Nurse Staffing
02.2024 - Current
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Wyoming County Community Hospital Emergency Department
02.2024 - 01.2025
Radiation Oncology Registered Nurse
Clifton Springs Radiation Oncology
12.2020 - 10.2024
Emergency Department Staff Registered Nurse
UR Thompson Health
06.2007 - 02.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse
FF Thompson CCC
01.2003 - 06.2007
Associates of Applied Science - Nursing
Finger Lakes Community College
Licensed Practical Nursing -
Wayne Finger Lakes Boces