Michelle Lear
Chatham,IL
Summary
Registered Nurse with 31+ years of experience 26 years in critical care and 16 years of Public Service Administration for the State Of Illinois. Experience caring for patients and working closely with other healthcare staff. Well-rounded individual skillful in providing emotional support to patients and families, performing various diagnostic tests and administering medication. In-depth knowledge of long term, critical care and nursing care techniques and methods. Performs in stressful and crisis situations and interprets and applies policies and procedures with good judgment.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PRN Staff Nurse
Lutheran Senior Services, Inc.
Springfield, IL
12.2023 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
Service Administrator Stroke Program Coordinator
Illinois Department Of Public Health
Springfield, IL
09.2016 - Current
- Office of Preparedness /EMS division
- Review and implement designations, laws, and rules for Illinois Stroke Hospitals
- Explained program offerings and requirements to participants and answered related questions.
- Prepared periodic reports, financial statements and records on program activities, progress and status for management.
- Reviewed applications and documentation independently or in conjunction with supervisor to make decisions pertaining to programs.
- Current designations of 162 stroke hospitals
- Participate in the State Stroke Advisory Subcommittee
- Currently in process of development of a state stroke registry
- Covid duties during pandemic.
Staff RN
St. John’s
Springfield, IL
05.1993 - 02.2019
- IMC, Helicopter Transport, ICU, CRU, CCU/CVICU caring for critically ill clients
- Role of Charge nurse in CRU.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions and provided home care strategies.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate
- information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Full time 1993-2009 then PRN 2010-2019
Medical Review Specialist
Secretary of State of Illinois
Springfield, IL
08.2009 - 09.2016
- Medical review for Driver's services.
- Liaison for Medical Board reviewing driver medical cases.
- Proofread documents carefully to check accuracy and completeness of all paperwork.
- Answered questions and fulfilled requests with friendly and knowledgeable service.
- Maintained a positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
- Pulled patient records and transferred information to appropriate parties.
- Released information to persons or agencies according to regulations.
- Safeguarded medical records to maintain patient confidentiality.
- Verify record copies before handing each over to check for and remove unnecessary details.
RN HCA
Prairie Cardiovascular Consultants RN/HCA
Springfield, IL
01.2001 - 08.2009
- RN HCA for busy cardiologist office with hospital rounds, clinic, and office duties.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Educated patients in regards to office policies, medical procedure steps, recovery measures and medication instructions.
- Reviewed patient chart information before visit, ordered necessary laboratory tests, escorted patient to examination room, obtained vital signs and conducted interview to update records.
- Responded to routine patient inquiries, assessed patient needs, conferred with physician regarding care plan and assisted physician with sensitive components of examinations.
- Completed electronic documentation, prior insurance authorizations and scheduling of appointments for patients prescribed for diagnostic and therapeutic services from specialists.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
Education
Associates Degree RN - Science
Lincoln Land Community College
05.1993
High school graduate -
Rochester High School
05.1989
Skills
- ACLS/BLS Certified 1993-present
- BLS Instructor October 2022-present
- Trauma Nurse Specialist 1994-2009
- PALS 1994-2009
- Critical Thinking
- Project Coordination
- Program Management
- Medication Administration
- Wound Care
- Patient Care
- Emergency Procedures
- Medication and IV administration
- Critical Care
- Regulatory Compliance
Certification
- ACLS and BLS Certified 1993-current
- BLS Instructor 10/2022-current
- Former Pals Certificate expired
- Trauma Nurse Specialist /expired license
- Group Fitness AFFA and Spinning certified instructor current
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
PRN Staff Nurse
Lutheran Senior Services, Inc.
12.2023 - Current
Service Administrator Stroke Program Coordinator
Illinois Department Of Public Health
09.2016 - Current
Medical Review Specialist
Secretary of State of Illinois
08.2009 - 09.2016
RN HCA
Prairie Cardiovascular Consultants RN/HCA
01.2001 - 08.2009
Staff RN
St. John’s
05.1993 - 02.2019
Associates Degree RN - Science
Lincoln Land Community College
High school graduate -
Rochester High School
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