Michelle Malicki
Elkhart,IN
Summary
Diligent Nursing professional with demonstrated background of success in emergency patient care. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills and sound clinical judgment. Ambitious Board Certified Registered Nurse specializing in telemetry, medical-surgical and behavioral health care. Expert in all aspects of patient care with success in working with multidisciplinary teams to create care plans focused on helping patients recover from medical or surgical procedures and manage complex mental disorders. Accomplished in leading unit-based groups to improve delivery of care and patient satisfaction. Dynamic open heart/Intensive care nurse bringing 2.5 years treating patients and coordinating care with other healthcare staff. Proven history of leveraging critical thinking, analysis and medical knowledge to deliver superior care in high-pressure environments. Expert multi-tasker capable of prioritizing clinical and operational tasks in fast-paced emergency medicine settings.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Elkhart General Hospital
07.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent, and geriatric ICU patients.
- Developed and implemented patient care plans based on physicians' instructions and generally accepted nursing practices.
- Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
- Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
- Coordinated patients' post-discharge treatment plans with physicians and other nurses to promote continuity of medical care.
- Supervised new employees and student nurses to promote adherence to established patient care standards and practices.
- Followed HCA ethical values and principles and adhered to HIPAA medical record regulations to promote patients' privacy.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments
Dialysis Nurse
Davita
04.2023 - Current
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Travel ICU Nurse
AYA Healthcare
05.2020 - 04.2023
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Documented all elements of care and updated patient charts and confidential files to reflect changes in care plans, interventions applied and observations.
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
- Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
- Documented all patient interactions and interventions in EPIC EMR, including physical and psychological assessments, care plans, treatment and observations.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Explained course of care and medications, including side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Open Heart/ICU Nurse
Elkhart General Hospital
07.2017 - 05.2020
- Audited charts daily and reviewed all clinical documents to verify accuracy and completeness, progress towards core measurable targets and completion of appropriate patient health education
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit to achieve optimal outcomes
- Addressed disruptions in patient care, including delays in discharge, postponed procedures and discharge equipment unavailability
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies
- Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care
- Updated patient charts using cerner with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems
- Reported patients' status and delegated nurse assignments to achieve optimal outcomes
- Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing
Patient Care Assistant
Memorial Hospital
12.2013 - 07.2017
- Supported patient mobility needs with correct assistive devices and proper body mechanics to prevent injuries
- Collected vitals and biological samples to support diagnostic plans and ongoing assessment strategies
- Completed documentation of care, hospital actions and patient activities
- Responded to patient lights to handle needs and enhance overall comfort
- Monitored ongoing care and proactively corrected problems
- Upheld confidentiality requirements and regulatory compliance guidelines in all areas
- Helped enhance unit operations by continuously delivering accurate, efficient care and maintaining performance objectives
- Contributed to efficient unit operations by keeping patient and facility paperwork current and accurate
- Collected and transported blood and urine specimens to prepare for lab testing
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection
- Coached patients and caregivers on treatment processes, hospital policies, medication hazards, specific diets and doctor advice
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment
- Increased utilization of preventative care to reduce readmission's
- Recorded vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate, as directed by medical or nursing staff
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements
- Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals
- Assisted in providing patients with nutritional needs by transporting food trays and aiding with feeding
- Attended to patient and family's immediate needs and concerns by acknowledging and providing required attention
- Assessed patients to gather medical information including weight and height measurements and vital signs to assist nurses with patient care initiatives
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Bethel College
Mishawaka, IN05.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing Practice
Bethel College
Mishawaka, IN04.2017
High School Diploma -
Marian High School
Mishawaka, IN06.2004
Skills
- Patient and family advocacy
- Tracheotomy care
- Data entry
- Sanitation
- Oxygen saturation standards
- Chronic disease management
- Medication administration
- Strong clinical judgment
- Insulin medication assistance
- Medication and IV administration
- Broad medical terminology knowledge
- IV drug therapy management
- Ventilator care
- Patient assessments
- Patient education and counseling
- Compassion and empathy
- Patient monitoring
- Patient assessment
- Documentation and charting
- Care planning
- Care plan development
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Medication distribution
- Precepting
- Lab result interpretation
- Team coordination
- Intake and discharge
- Diabetes management
- Vaccine administration
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Elkhart General Hospital
07.2023 - Current
Dialysis Nurse
Davita
04.2023 - Current
Travel ICU Nurse
AYA Healthcare
05.2020 - 04.2023
Open Heart/ICU Nurse
Elkhart General Hospital
07.2017 - 05.2020
Patient Care Assistant
Memorial Hospital
12.2013 - 07.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Bethel College
Associate of Science - Nursing Practice
Bethel College
High School Diploma -
Marian High School
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