Michelle Lakers
Conway,SC
Summary
Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices. WTA certified.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Case Manager
Promedica Hospice
Myrtle Beach, SC
10.2022 - 05.2023
- Collaborated with physicians on patient medications, medical needs and performance.
- Developed patient care plans, overall patient health assessments and evaluations.
- Actively participated in family and patient planning processes.
- Provided care and education during end of life
- Participated in on-call rotations, delivering daily continuous quality care to patients.
Home Health RN Case Manager
HCR Home Care
Plattsburgh , NY
01.2021 - 09.2022
- Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs.
- Conducted regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, and introduced revisions to care plans.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Completed coursework for WTA certification
- Assisted with training new hires in a preceptor role.
Assistant MDS Coordinator
Meadowbrook Healthcare
Plattsburgh , NY
09.2003 - 01.2021
- Coordinated completion of resident assessments in accordance with current federal and state regulations.
- Managed comprehensive, interdisciplinary assessments for patient admissions and annual reviews.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to develop and modify individualized care plans for patients in multiple units.
RN Staff Nurse
Advocacy and Recource Center
Plattsburgh , NY
09.2002 - 09.2003
- Provided care to medically fragile developmentally disabled individuals in a home setting.
- Reviewed physician orders and participated in medication management to optimize patient safety.
- Maintained reports to provide oncoming shift with full patient status.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to create, implement and adapt individualized care plans.
- Mentored new nurses on practices and procedures to drive patient outcome goals.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
RN Floor Nurse
CVPH Medical Center
Plattsburgh , NY
05.1998 - 09.2002
- Participated in bedside reporting and handoff at change of shift and for patient transfers.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
- Documented nursing intervention and patient and family responses accurately and in compliance with hospital policies.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
RN Clinical Manager
Pruitt Home Health
Myrtle Beach, SC
05.2023 - 01.2024
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
School Nurse
Horry County Schools
Conway, South Carolina
01.2025 - Current
- Developed individualized healthcare plans for students with special needs.
- Collaborated with teachers and other staff members to ensure a safe learning environment for students.
- Participated in meetings with other healthcare professionals to discuss best practices for providing quality care to students.
- Advised parents and guardians about their child's health status at school or home.
- Coordinated with outside medical providers regarding student care.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving student health issues.
- Maintained accurate records of student health information.
- Monitored immunization requirements for all enrolled students.
- Provided health services to students, including first aid and administering medication.
- Assisted in the management of communicable diseases among students.
- Applied sound decision-making process to school nursing practice.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Clinton Community College
Plattsburgh, NY1998
Skills
- Strong communication skills
- Patient monitoring
- Team oriented mindset
- Strong assessment skills
- Ability to be flexible
- Proper PPE use and knowledge of infection control guidelines
- Strong leadership skills
- Develop and implement care plan strategies
Timeline
School Nurse
Horry County Schools
01.2025 - Current
RN Clinical Manager
Pruitt Home Health
05.2023 - 01.2024
RN Case Manager
Promedica Hospice
10.2022 - 05.2023
Home Health RN Case Manager
HCR Home Care
01.2021 - 09.2022
Assistant MDS Coordinator
Meadowbrook Healthcare
09.2003 - 01.2021
RN Staff Nurse
Advocacy and Recource Center
09.2002 - 09.2003
RN Floor Nurse
CVPH Medical Center
05.1998 - 09.2002
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Clinton Community College
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