Michelle McGaha
New Bern,NC
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Operate effectively in fast-paced emergency settings to address concerns with acute and chronic conditions. Good communication, decision-making and prioritization skills useful for assessing and triaging patients to optimize department resource utilization. Certified in BLS and ACLS.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Carolina East Medical Center
New Bern, NC
07.2023 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of patients in the Emergency Department, capturing crucial information such as vital signs and medical history.
- Assessed patient condition and promptly communicated changes to physician.
- Monitored cardiac rhythm strips and titrated vasoactive medications as ordered by physicians.
- Administered medications, intravenous fluids, treatments, and other therapies as prescribed by physicians.
- Cared for patients experiencing acute traumas, including cardiac arrests, strokes and gunshot wounds.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations utilizing advanced emergency skills.
- Maintained accurate records of all assessments, treatments, medications administered, and other pertinent information related to patient's care.
- Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care.
- Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.
- Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
Administrative Assistant
Quantico Business Center
Quantico, VA
11.2018 - Current
- Prepare, type, format and proofread a wide variety of documentations
- Organize and maintain various administrative, reference, library items and other files
- Research and compile a variety of informational and/or confidential materials from sources both inside and outside the company summarize information as directed.
Registered Medical Assistant
Naval Health Clinic
Quantico, VA
01.2020 - 07.2020
- Preparing Patients for Examinations
- Taking Patient Vitals and Medical History
- Applying HIPPA and OSHA regulations
- Assisting the Physician During Examinations
- Explaining Medical Procedures to the Patients
- Collect Laboratory Specimens
- Sterilize Medical Instruments
- Scheduling Medical Test
- Maintain Prior Authorizations.
Registered Medical Assistant
Naval Health Clinic
Quantico, VA
06.2017 - 06.2018
- Preparing Patients for Examinations
- Taking Patient Vitals and Medical History
- Applying HIPPA and OSHA regulations
- Assisting the Physician During Examinations
- Explaining Medical Procedures to the Patients
- Collect Laboratory Specimens
- Sterilize Medical Instruments
- Scheduling Medical Test
- Maintain Prior Authorizations.
Registered Medical Assistant
Beaufort Memorial Bluffton Primary Care
Bluffton, SC
01.2016 - 07.2017
- Preparing Patients for Examinations
- Taking Patient Vitals and Medical History
- Applying HIPPA and OSHA regulations
- Assisting the Physician During Examinations
- Explaining Medical Procedures to the Patients
- Calling in Prescriptions to the Pharmacies as well as sending prescriptions electronically
- Collect Laboratory Specimens
- Sterilize Medical Instruments
- Arranging for Hospital Admissions
- Maintain Prior Authorizations for referrals or testing
- Performing Electrocardiograms
- Changing dressings.
Nursing Lab Assistant
Carteret Community College
New Bern, NC
08.2022
- Assemble and disassemble supplies for freshman nursing skills practice labs
- Assist Freshman in competency of skills.
Education
Associates Degree Nursing -
Carteret Community College
05.2023
Associates of Applied Sciences in Medical Assistant -
Kaplan University
05.2016
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Organizational Skills
- Delegation and Motivation
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Medication and IV administration
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Patient Care Assessment
- Compassionate and Caring
- Time management abilities
- Attention to Detail
- Clear Patient Communication
Professional Organization
- Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
- National Student Nurses Association
Certification
- ACLS
- BLS
- NIH Stroke Certification
Accomplishments
- Associate Degree Nursing Outstanding Student Award
- Associate Degree Nursing Program Academic Achievement Award
- Associate Degree Nursing Lab Assistant Award
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Carolina East Medical Center
07.2023 - Current
Nursing Lab Assistant
Carteret Community College
08.2022
Registered Medical Assistant
Naval Health Clinic
01.2020 - 07.2020
Administrative Assistant
Quantico Business Center
11.2018 - Current
Registered Medical Assistant
Naval Health Clinic
06.2017 - 06.2018
Registered Medical Assistant
Beaufort Memorial Bluffton Primary Care
01.2016 - 07.2017
Associates Degree Nursing -
Carteret Community College
Associates of Applied Sciences in Medical Assistant -
Kaplan University