Michelle LeRoy
Gilbert,AZ
Summary
Seasoned RN with extensive experience in a Level I Trauma Hospital. Excellent skills in Neuro/tele, trauma med/surg, CAPD renal patients, and patient observation. Works well within the medical team to meet patient care goals; well respected by team members. Strong skills in active listening, judgment, decision making, customer/personal service, critical thinking, and time management. Caring and attentive preceptor dedicated to optimizing nurses' skills and knowledge.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
RN - Staff Nurse
Dignity Health Mercy Medical Center
Gilbert, AZ
02.2018 - 12.2020
- Assess and report symptoms or changes in patient condition. Assess neurological symptoms and perform NIH assessment for stroke evaluation.
- Modify patient treatment as indicated by patient condition and responses.
- Instruct patient and family on health education and disease prevention.
- Document patient care data accurately.
- Perform emergency medical procedures, such as BLS/ACLS.
- Assess and manage patient pain relief by provided pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions, and to change care plans accordingly.
- Administer blood products and intravenous infusions while monitor for adverse reactions.
- Set-up, operate, and monitor invasive equipment and devices such as catheters, gastrointestinal tubes, chest tubes, and central lines.
- Collaborate with the multidisciplinary health care team to plan, manage, and asses patient care/treatments.
RN - Relief Charge Nurse
HonorHealth Osborn
Scottsdale, AZ
01.2021 - Current
- Monitor, report symptoms or changes in patient condition and modify patient treatment plan accordingly
- Assess the needs of the patient, family and caregivers
- Instruct patient and families on topics, i.e., health education, disease prevention
- Document patient care data including assessment results, interventions, medications, patient responses, or treatment changes
- Set up, operate, or monitor invasive equipment/devices such as colostomy, catheters, gastrointestinal tubes, chest tubes, CAPD lines and central lines
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary health care teams/members to plan, manage, assess patient treatments.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
- Managed complex cases involving multiple diagnoses or treatments.
- Worked closely with other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses by providing orientation to unit policies and procedures, coaching on clinical skills, and mentoring on professional development issues.
- Delegated tasks appropriately among staff members according to their qualifications.
- Managed staffing levels within the unit while ensuring optimal levels of patient care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ07.2023
Associate of Science in Nursing -
Mesa Community College
05.2002
Skills
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Direct and Indirect Patient Care
- Patient Management
- Intake and Discharge
- Nursing Plan Development and Modification
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- SBAR Communication
- Staff Development and Precepting
- Medication Administration
- Staff Supervision
- Patient Assessment
- Electronic Health Records Management
- Culturally-Sensitive Care
- Medication and IV Administration
Honors And Awards
2016 and 2019 Daisy Award Recipient-presented to a nurse in recognition of the clinical skill, and especially the compassion given to patients and families all year long
Timeline
RN - Relief Charge Nurse
HonorHealth Osborn
01.2021 - Current
RN - Staff Nurse
Dignity Health Mercy Medical Center
02.2018 - 12.2020
Associate of Science in Nursing -
Mesa Community College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University