Michelle Kurzenberger BSN RN-BC
Farmingdale,NJ
Summary
Adept at leading teams and enhancing patient outcomes, my tenure at HMH Jersey Shore University Medical Center honed my expertise in hemodynamic monitoring and fostered exceptional teamwork. Spearheaded quality improvement initiatives, significantly reducing hospital readmissions. Certified in CPR/AED, my approach blends critical thinking with compassionate family communication, achieving high patient satisfaction scores. Professional nurse with substantial experience in critical care environments. Demonstrates strong collaboration skills and adaptability to meet team and patient needs. Skilled in patient assessment, advanced life support, and emergency response. Reliable, results-driven, with strong focus on patient outcomes and safety.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical ICU Registered Nurse
Jersey Shore University Medical Center
03.2021 - Current
- Responded efficiently to medical emergencies within the hospital setting, providing life-saving interventions as
- Assisted physicians with invasive procedures such as central line insertions or bronchoscopies while maintaining strict sterile technique.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during critical illness or end-of-life situations.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for critically ill patients.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses, facilitating orientation and integration into the ICU setting.
- Participated in unit-based quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient safety and satisfaction scores.
- Enhanced infection control measures, significantly decreasing incidence of hospital-acquired infections in ICU.
- Reduced medication errors by conducting thorough patient history reviews and cross-checking prescriptions.
- Administered life-saving treatments to critically ill patients, significantly improving patient outcomes.
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Responded efficiently to medical emergencies within the hospital setting, providing life-saving interventions as needed.
PD Nursing Supervisor
Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus
03.2021 - 12.2021
- Promoted interdisciplinary collaboration by fostering strong relationships with physicians, therapists, and other healthcare professionals.
- Mentored new nursing staff members to promote adherence to established best practices and foster professional growth.
- Contributed to positive team dynamics as an approachable supervisor who actively listened to concerns from both patients and nurses.
- Managed staffing needs efficiently by creating flexible schedules that maximized coverage during peak times without exceeding budget constraints.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by addressing concerns promptly and ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality care.
- Optimized resource utilization with careful allocation of equipment, supplies, and personnel based on patient acuity levels.
- Confidently directed overall operation of nursing services and patient care.
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
Assistant Director of Nursing
Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus
01.2019 - 03.2021
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Collaborated with staff, management, and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Managed nursing schedules and budgets, streamlining processes for cost savings while maintaining high-quality patient care.
- Contributed to the accreditation process by maintaining compliance with state and federal regulations for nursing standards.
- Served as a role model for nursing staff by demonstrating exceptional clinical skills, ethical behavior, and commitment to continuous learning.
- Enhanced staff performance through regular training sessions and professional development opportunities.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork by encouraging open communication among staff members and facilitating collaboration across departments.
- Optimized staffing levels to maintain an appropriate nurse-to-patient ratio, promoting quality of care without exceeding budget constraints.
- Evaluated staff performance regularly, providing feedback and guidance for improvement when necessary.
- Played a key role in attaining high patient satisfaction scores by consistently delivering compassionate care and addressing concerns promptly.
- Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions.
- Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
- Worked closely administration to develop and implement best practices to improve patient outcomes.
- Evaluated work performance of 125 nursing personnel to determine wage increases and implement discipline.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Managed Staff PTO, Schedules, unit productivity, payroll all in accordance with policy and for our nurses in accordance with their nursing contract
- Leadership rounds on a daily basis, addressing patient care and satifaction needs
Clinical Nurse Leader
Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus
02.2018 - 01.2019
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based clinical practices and protocols.
- Coordinated discharge planning efforts to ensure seamless transitions to home or other care settings for patients.
- Participated in regular clinical audits to ensure adherence to established policies, procedures, and care standards within the nursing team.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient treatment plans and ensure continuity of care.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives that resulted in increased efficiency and reduced errors in clinical practice.
- Mentored new nurses, fostering a supportive environment for skill development and professional growth.
- Advocated for patients'' needs during multidisciplinary team meetings to ensure all aspects of their health were considered in decision-making processes.
- Served as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers to facilitate clear communication and understanding of care goals.
- Contributed to hospital-wide performance improvement projects by identifying areas where nursing care could be enhanced and suggesting solutions for implementation.
- Conducted staff training sessions on emerging healthcare trends, enhancing overall team knowledge and expertise.
- Reviewed charts weekly to complete quality control checks.
- Oversaw admissions and discharges and scheduling of nursing staff.
- Introduced initiatives based on staff education, infection control audits, safe medication administration and proper wound care to achieve unit and facility goals.
- Supervised team of 125 nurses and 45 clinical nursing assistants.
- Served as a clinical resource to staff, patients and families.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to improve patient care.
- Identified clinical risks and took appropriate preventative actions.
- Created educational materials for staff and patients.
- Responded to All Rapid responses and code blues
- Continuously evaluated clinical workflows for opportunities to improve efficiency, ultimately leading to increased patient satisfaction and better use of resources.
Medical Surgical Telemetry Nurse
Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus
11.2015 - 02.2018
- Streamlined documentation processes, improving accuracy and efficiency in maintaining electronic medical records.
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments, identifying changes in condition that required intervention or escalation of care.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on best nursing practices by attending continuing education courses and staying current with professional literature.
- Participated in quality improvement projects aimed at enhancing patient outcomes within the Medical Surgical Telemetry unit.
- Served as an advocate for patients and families, ensuring their voices were heard within the healthcare system.
- Coordinated seamless transitions between different levels of care by collaborating with case managers and social workers during discharge planning processes.
- Promoted a positive work environment by providing mentorship and support to new nurses joining the team.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities. Co-Chaired the Unit Professional Practice Council.
- Enhanced patient recovery by implementing evidence-based nursing practices in the Medical Surgical Telemetry unit.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Downers Grove, IL06-2018
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Ocean County College
Toms River, NJ05.2015
Skills
- Hemodynamic monitoring
- Airway management
- End-of-life care
- Continuous renal replacement therapy
- Peritoneal dialysis
- Ventilator management
- Quality improvement
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)
- Impella device trained
- VV Ecmo
- Charge Nurse
Accomplishments
Member of New Jersey Nurses Association
Member of American Nurses Association
Member of American Association of Critical Care Nurses
Certification
ANCC Medical Surgical Certification
Timeline
Medical ICU Registered Nurse
Jersey Shore University Medical Center
03.2021 - Current
PD Nursing Supervisor
Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus
03.2021 - 12.2021
Assistant Director of Nursing
Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus
01.2019 - 03.2021
Clinical Nurse Leader
Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus
02.2018 - 01.2019
Medical Surgical Telemetry Nurse
Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus
11.2015 - 02.2018
ANCC Medical Surgical Certification
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Ocean County College
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