Michelle Kewley
Buda,TX
Summary
Texas-licensed and Certified Emergency RN with over 23 years of experience and leadership. Compassionate Nurse Manager known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in patient care coordination, staff development, and healthcare administration. Excel in communication, leadership, and problem-solving to improve patient outcomes and team performance.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Department Nurse Manager
Baylor Scott and White Hospital
Buda, TX
01.2023 - Current
- Provided guidance to staff on patient care, clinical practice, and professional development.
- Participated in the recruitment, interviewing, selection, orientation of new employees.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure quality patient outcomes.
- Assisted with budgeting process by forecasting staffing needs and supplies.
- Evaluated performance of individual nurses against established standards.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss concerns or issues related to nursing practices.
- Monitored staff performance and provided coaching and formal counseling to staff.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
Charge Nurse-Emergency Department
Baylor Scott & White Hospital
Buda, TX
09.2019 - 01.2023
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injury and illnesses.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
- Supervised and mentored many employees in ER department through continuous training and open communication.
Nursing House Supervisor/Call Center Coordinator
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center
Round Rock, TX
06.2019 - 01.2021
- Maintained correct number of staffers to meet budget parameters while promoting high levels of patient care.
- Completed daily rounds of nursing department to verify nursing service personnel performance alignment acceptable nursing standards.
- Participated in patient and family planning processes, provided instructions and addressed questions and/ concerns.
- Assisted with startup of new call center to collaborate care between physicians. Arranged transferring of patients to the best facility suitable to the patients needs within the Baylor Scott and White system
Charge Registered Nurse-Emergency Department
Baylor Scott and White Regional Medical Center
Lakeway, TX
12.2015 - 09.2019
- Audited patient charts in real-time, verifying accuracy and completion of information.
- Organized and delegated tasks during rapid response and high-pressure code situations.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Directed unit staff and promoted quality care for diverse patients.
- Built and maintained strong working relationships between nursing department and other disciplines.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
Registered Nurse-Pediatric Emergency Department
North Shore Medical Center Salem Hospital
Salem, MA
12.2009 - 11.2015
- Educated patients relative to health care urgency and community resources available to meet needs.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Charge Nurse and Preceptor of new nurses when needed
- Provided emergency care to all patients under the age of 18
Registered Nurse-Emergency Department
Emerson Hospital
Concord, MA
04.2009 - 12.2009
- Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
- Preceptor to new nurses as needed
Registered Nurse-Emergency Department
KEMM Care Travel Nursing
North Andover, MA
11.2007 - 04.2009
- Completed multiple 13 week assignments at Emerson hospital
Registered Nurse-Emergency Department
Beverly Hospital
Beverly, MA
06.2002 - 11.2007
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions in this Level 3 trauma center.
- Duties included Triage, Preceptor, and Charge as needed.
Registered Nurse-Emergency Department
Saint Francis Hospital : Trauma center
Hartford, CT
06.2001 - 06.2002
- Executed appropriate steps for patient treatment following careful review of physician medical regimen.
- Provided skilled direct nursing care to all patients in level one trauma department.
- Participated in continuing education programs and new grad workshops to enhance training and nursing knowledge.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Master's in Nursing Administration
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX11-2024
Bachelor's Science of Nursing - Nursing
Salem State University
Salem, MA05.2001
Skills
- CEN
- CPEN
- TNCC
- ENPC
- ACLS
- PALS
- BLS
- NRP
Timeline
Emergency Department Nurse Manager
Baylor Scott and White Hospital
01.2023 - Current
Charge Nurse-Emergency Department
Baylor Scott & White Hospital
09.2019 - 01.2023
Nursing House Supervisor/Call Center Coordinator
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center
06.2019 - 01.2021
Charge Registered Nurse-Emergency Department
Baylor Scott and White Regional Medical Center
12.2015 - 09.2019
Registered Nurse-Pediatric Emergency Department
North Shore Medical Center Salem Hospital
12.2009 - 11.2015
Registered Nurse-Emergency Department
Emerson Hospital
04.2009 - 12.2009
Registered Nurse-Emergency Department
KEMM Care Travel Nursing
11.2007 - 04.2009
Registered Nurse-Emergency Department
Beverly Hospital
06.2002 - 11.2007
Registered Nurse-Emergency Department
Saint Francis Hospital : Trauma center
06.2001 - 06.2002
Some College (No Degree) - Master's in Nursing Administration
The University of Texas At Arlington
Bachelor's Science of Nursing - Nursing
Salem State University
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