Michelle Mays
Washington,DC
Summary
Seasoned professional nurse with solid background in surgical and peri-operative care. Known for strong focus on team collaboration, communication and adaptability to changing needs and or environments. Skilled in flexibility, various operating room procedures, and maintaining sterile environments. Dependable and result-oriented, consistently ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
OR Travel Circulating Nurse
Aya Healthcare
11.2022 - Current
- Provided high-quality nursing care to patients in various healthcare settings, including hospitals, clinics, and long-term care facilities
- Assessed patient conditions and developed individualized care plans to meet their specific needs
- Administered medications, treatments, and therapies as prescribed by physicians
- Monitored vital signs and reported any significant changes or abnormalities to the medical team
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care and ensure optimal outcomes
- Managed multiple patients simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail and accuracy in documentation
- Responded promptly to emergencies, providing immediate interventions and stabilizing patients when necessary
- Promoted a positive work environment through strong teamwork and open communication among colleagues.
OR Circulating Nurse
Holy Cross Hospital
02.2017 - 11.2022
- Streamlined operating room processes by staying up-to-date on new technologies and techniques in perioperative nursing practices.
- Reduced risk of infection by maintaining a sterile environment and following proper protocols during surgeries.
- Provided emotional support to patients before surgery while addressing their concerns or fears about the procedure.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Assisted with patient respiratory needs by administering oxygen, inserting OPA's and applying suction and jaw thrust.
- Positioned patients in operating rooms to prepare for surgical procedures, using supine, prone and sitting surgical positions.
Patient Care Technician
BridgePoint Healthcare
05.2016 - 02.2017
- Assisted with total care/partial care of patients in log term acute care facility
- Floated to Medical Surgical, ICU & Tele units
- Provided patient bedside care on Med-Surge/Tele units
- Provided patient bedside care on ICU/Rehab units
- Collaborated with members of the nursing staff on patient care
- Assisted in patient transfers
- Performed routine care
- Worked evening/overnight shifts
Home Health Aide
Citiwide Computer and Nursing Training Center
06.2010 - 08.2010
- Provided bedside care to patients within their homes
- Collaborated with members of the nursing staff on patient care
- Performed routine care
- Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
Office Assistant
Department of Human Services
06.2009 - 08.2009
- Scheduled and confirmed appointments
- Managed incoming emails & faxes for the office
- Received and routed incoming calls on a multi-line telephone system
- Composed and faxed documents
- Logged and updated client information on database
- Filed documents
- Has experience with Microsoft, PowerPoint, and Excel
Office Assistant
Department of Interior-Indian Affairs
06.2008 - 08.2008
- Scheduled and confirmed appointments
- Received and routed incoming calls on a multi-line telephone system
- Composed and faxed documents
- Logged and updated client information on database
- Filed documents
- Has experience with Microsoft, PowerPoint, and Excel
- Distributed incoming mail
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
Bethune-Cookman University
Daytona Beach, FL12.2015
High School Diploma -
Bishop McNamara High School
Maryland05.2010
Skills
- Supply coordination
- Surgical equipment
- Procedure charting
- Preoperative assessment
- Operating room preparations
- OR preparation
- Medical communication
- Caregiver and family support
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Multitasking
- Compassionate and caring
Certification
BLS
Expiration: 8/26
ACLS
Expiration: 10/26
Timeline
OR Travel Circulating Nurse
Aya Healthcare
11.2022 - Current
OR Circulating Nurse
Holy Cross Hospital
02.2017 - 11.2022
Patient Care Technician
BridgePoint Healthcare
05.2016 - 02.2017
Home Health Aide
Citiwide Computer and Nursing Training Center
06.2010 - 08.2010
Office Assistant
Department of Human Services
06.2009 - 08.2009
Office Assistant
Department of Interior-Indian Affairs
06.2008 - 08.2008
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
Bethune-Cookman University
High School Diploma -
Bishop McNamara High School
Licensure
Maryland Registered Nurse
#R226735
Pennsylvania Registered Nurse
#RN793390
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