Michelle Maldonado
Rosharon,TX
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. Knowledgeable Nurse Manager with excellent conflict resolution and problem-solving abilities demonstrated across 11+year career history. Keeps units running at peak efficiency, quality and performance. Excellent communication and coordination skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Manager
Md Anderson Medical Cancer Center
2023.08 - Current
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
- Managed staff scheduling and time off to adequately staff nursing floors and allow nurses earned time off.
- Promoted professional development opportunities to encourage nurses to pursue continuous training.
- Developed strategy to target nursing and patient satisfaction issues, improve response and patient care quality and suggest actionable improvements to promote hospital-wide quality and safety initiatives.
- Coordinated and implemented in-service educational programs focusing on safety and adherence to protocols.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
Ad Interim Nurse Manager
2022.01 - Current
- Assisted with leadership transition of COVID Unit
- Facilitated onboarding of new hires
- Developed and implemented COVID visitation policy with leadership
- Participated in development and execution of dencentralization process of COVID positive patients
- Education of rotating staff, floats and new hires of protocols
- Span of control up 104 patients and 40+ employees over all patient populations including Hematology, Surgical, Hospital Medicine, Pediatric and ICU
- Directed appropriate cohorting of patients
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
2016.11 - Current
Clinical Charge Nurse
2020.03 - 2022.01
- Education of rotating staff, floats and new hires of protocols
- Ensured all isolation PPE protocols enforced
- Coordinated appropriate staffing
- Educated staff on administration of all COVID directed therapies including Remdesivir, Mesenchymal Cells, Convalescent Plasma, and Cytotoxic T Lymphocytes
- Established schedule and staff for prone/turn team for intubated patients
Stem Cell Transplant Unit
2016.11 - 2020.03
- Assist with total care of patients during chemotherapy conditioning regimen, stem cell transplant, immunotherapy and recovery
- Collaborate, with members of an interdisciplinary team
- Infusion of cellular therapy including autologous, allogeneic, Car-T, NK, Yescarta and investigational immunotherapy trials
- Administer chemotherapy and blood products.
Registered Nurse
University of Miami, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center
2012.08 - 2016.10
- Assist with total care of patients during chemotherapy conditioning regimen, stem cell transplant and recovery
- Collaborate, with members of an interdisciplinary team
- Administer Chemotherapy as per policy
- Administer Stem Cell Transplant infusions as per policy
- Perform duties as Charge Nurse.
Education
Masters - Nursing Administration
University of Texas
05.2024
Nursing - Bachelor of Science - undefined
Miami Dade College
2014
Associate of Science - Nursing
Miami Dade College
2012
Associate of Arts - Medical Science and Dentistry
Miami Dade College
2005
Skills
- Nursing Assignments
- Epic Systems
- Direct Patient Care
- Staff Development
- Staff Leadership
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Medication Tracking
- Nursing Staff Management
- Conflict Management
- Multidisciplinary Care Coordination
Affiliations
Blood and Marrow Transplant Certified Nurse, BMTCN CPR, BLS, ACLS and PALS certified through American Heart Association Oncology Nursing Society Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Provider since 2014
Additional Information
- Licenses/Certifications/Awards , Registered Nurse in TX, License number 911166
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Nurse Manager
Md Anderson Medical Cancer Center
2023.08 - Current
Ad Interim Nurse Manager
2022.01 - Current
Clinical Charge Nurse
2020.03 - 2022.01
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
2016.11 - Current
Stem Cell Transplant Unit
2016.11 - 2020.03
Registered Nurse
University of Miami, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center
2012.08 - 2016.10
Masters - Nursing Administration
University of Texas
Nursing - Bachelor of Science - undefined
Miami Dade College
Associate of Science - Nursing
Miami Dade College
Associate of Arts - Medical Science and Dentistry
Miami Dade College
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