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Michelle Limas
Sandy,Utah
Summary
Healthcare professional with significant experience in emergency medical settings. Known for delivering high-quality patient care and managing critical situations with precision. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs. Proficient in triage, patient assessment, and emergency protocols.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ER Traveling Nurse
Professional Recruiters
10.1998 - 06.1999
Charge Nurse, Floor Nurse
Common Spirit Holy Cross West Valley ER
West Valley City, UT
09.2024 - Current
- Delivered comprehensive patient assessments and care plans to maintain the highest standards of nursing practice.
- Administered medications safely according to physician orders, closely monitoring for adverse reactions or interactions among drugs.
- Provided thorough patient education, ensuring understanding of diagnoses, treatments, and follow-up instructions.
- Increased efficiency in documentation by utilizing electronic health record systems effectively and accurately.
Floor Nurse, Wound Care, Dialysis
Encompass Health and Rehab
09.2023 - 09.2024
- Delivered personalized patient care by developing individualized care plans that addressed specific health needs.
- Educated patients and families about treatments, medications, and self-care strategies to enhance recovery outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate effective discharge planning and follow-up care for patients.
- Managed wound care protocols effectively, promoting healing through evidence-based practices and regular evaluations of progress.
Assistant Clinical Director of Hospice
Aspen Ridge Home Health and Hospice
07.2022 - 09.2023
- Ensure safety and well-being of all the patients.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary team meetings to streamline care delivery and enhance patient outcomes.
- Implemented compliance measures to ensure adherence to state and federal health regulations.
- Trained nursing staff on best practices in hospice care and end-of-life support protocols.
Director of Health Services
MBK Senior Living/ Cotton Wood Creek
10.2019 - 07.2022
- **Developed and maintained resident care protocols to ensure compliance with state health regulations.**
- **Facilitated regular quality assurance reviews, enhancing service delivery standards across all care teams.**
- **Conducted staff performance evaluations, identifying training needs to improve team competencies in patient care.**
- **Oversaw medication reconciliation processes, ensuring accuracy and safety in resident pharmacological treatments.**
- **Engaged families in care planning discussions, strengthening support networks for residents and improving satisfaction rates.**
Assistant Director of Nursing for Home Health and Hospice
Tender Care Home Health and Hospice
10.2017 - 10.2018
- **Monitored patient care quality through regular chart audits, ensuring compliance with established healthcare protocols.**
- Managed nursing schedules and budgets, streamlining processes for cost savings while maintaining high-quality patient care.
Clinical Supervisor/Case Manager
Bristol Hospice
04.2013 - 10.2017
- **Patient Care Coordination** - Oversee patient care transitions and ensure continuity while addressing any emerging needs.
- **Patient Advocacy** - Support patients' rights and preferences during care planning discussions, ensuring their voices are heard in decision-making.
- **Regulatory Compliance Monitoring** - Regularly review clinical practices to ensure adherence to hospice regulations and internal policies for quality assurance.
RN Case Manager
Access Homecare and Hospice
09.2012 - 04.2013
- Ensured safety and well being of patients.
RN Case Manager
Hearts for Hospice
05.2011 - 09.2012
- Ensured safety and well being of patients.
RN Case Manger
Life Path Home Health and Hospice
01.2010 - 05.2011
- Ensured safety and well being of patients.
ER Nurse
Jordan Valley Hospital
10.1996 - 01.2010
- **Triage Patients:** Skillfully prioritized patient care by conducting triage assessments to determine severity and urgency.
- **Emergency Protocols:** Implemented emergency protocols for trauma cases, ensuring rapid response and effective interventions.
- **Family Communication:** Facilitated communication with families during critical situations, providing support and updates on patient conditions.
- **Patient Monitoring:** Continuously monitored vital signs and physical conditions of patients to detect changes requiring immediate attention.
RN Case Manager
Harmony Home Health and Hospice
09.2001 - 03.2003
- **Conducted regular home visits to assess patient health status and adjust care plans accordingly.**
RN Clinical Research
Clinical Research Advantage/J. Lewis Research
10.1999 - 03.2001
- Recruited patients for clinical trials.
Licensed Practical Nurse to Registered Nurse
LDS Hospital
06.1995 - 10.1996
- Delivered high-quality, compassionate patient care by following individualized care plans tailored to specific needs.
- Monitored vital signs and physical conditions diligently, identifying changes requiring immediate nursing interventions.
- Administered medications with precision, tracking patient responses to optimize treatment effectiveness and safety.
Licensed Practical Nurse
South Valley Care Center
08.1994 - 06.1995
- Delivered compassionate patient care by assessing needs and implementing personalized nursing interventions for optimal recovery.
- Administered medications accurately while monitoring patient responses to enhance treatment safety and effectiveness.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans, ensuring holistic patient support and satisfaction.
- Educated patients and families on managing health conditions, fostering understanding and adherence to treatment protocols.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Castle Country Care Center
05.1993 - 06.1994
- Coordinated daily nursing activities, optimizing workflow to promote timely patient assessments and interventions.
- Monitored vital signs closely, identifying critical changes that required immediate clinical attention and response.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Carbon High School
Price, UT05-1991
Associate of Science - General Education, Licensed Practical Nursing
College of Eastern Utah
Price, UT06-1995
Associate of Science - Nursing
Utah Valley State College
Orem, UT01-1995
General -
Carbon High School
Price, UT05-1991
Skills
- Emergency care
- Trauma nursing
- Pediatric advanced life support
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Basic life support
- Critical thinking
- Reliability
- Strong clinical judgment
- Organizational skills
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Creative problem solving
- Electronic health records
Certification
TNCC
ENPC
ACLS
PALS
BLS
Interests
Timeline
Charge Nurse, Floor Nurse
Common Spirit Holy Cross West Valley ER
09.2024 - Current
Floor Nurse, Wound Care, Dialysis
Encompass Health and Rehab
09.2023 - 09.2024
Assistant Clinical Director of Hospice
Aspen Ridge Home Health and Hospice
07.2022 - 09.2023
Director of Health Services
MBK Senior Living/ Cotton Wood Creek
10.2019 - 07.2022
Assistant Director of Nursing for Home Health and Hospice
Tender Care Home Health and Hospice
10.2017 - 10.2018
Clinical Supervisor/Case Manager
Bristol Hospice
04.2013 - 10.2017
RN Case Manager
Access Homecare and Hospice
09.2012 - 04.2013
RN Case Manager
Hearts for Hospice
05.2011 - 09.2012
RN Case Manger
Life Path Home Health and Hospice
01.2010 - 05.2011
RN Case Manager
Harmony Home Health and Hospice
09.2001 - 03.2003
RN Clinical Research
Clinical Research Advantage/J. Lewis Research
10.1999 - 03.2001
ER Traveling Nurse
Professional Recruiters
10.1998 - 06.1999
ER Nurse
Jordan Valley Hospital
10.1996 - 01.2010
Licensed Practical Nurse to Registered Nurse
LDS Hospital
06.1995 - 10.1996
Licensed Practical Nurse
South Valley Care Center
08.1994 - 06.1995
Licensed Practical Nurse
Castle Country Care Center
05.1993 - 06.1994
Bachelor of Science -
Carbon High School
Associate of Science - General Education, Licensed Practical Nursing
College of Eastern Utah
Associate of Science - Nursing
Utah Valley State College
General -
Carbon High School