Michelle McGinness BSN, RN
Summary
Registered Nursing professional with strong leadership skills and comprehensive understanding of patient care management. Utilizes effective communication and strategic planning to improve patient outcomes. Proven track record in team collaboration and adaptable to changing healthcare environments. Expertise in clinical operations, staff development, and patient advocacy. Strong focus on achieving optimal health outcomes and maintaining high standards in care delivery. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Travel Registered Nurse
Medical Talent LLC.
10.2023 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Demonstrated adaptability when assigned to different units or shifts as needed, seamlessly integrating into diverse healthcare teams while maintaining exceptional performance levels.
- Prevented complications in critical situations by promptly recognizing symptoms and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Safeguarded patient privacy rights through diligent compliance with HIPAA regulations during all interactions with medical records and personal information.
Registered Nurse Float Pool
Ballad Health
05.2023 - 10.2023
- Served as a resource for other nurses on the Float Pool, offering guidance on policies, procedures, and best practices.
- Mentored new nursing staff, sharing best practices for patient care and fostering a supportive team atmosphere.
- Strengthened relationships between nursing teams across various units through regular collaboration on shared float pool initiatives and projects.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by providing thorough handoff reports to incoming nurses, ensuring continuity of care.
- Ensured patient safety by strictly adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining a clean work environment.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing high-quality nursing care and addressing individual needs.
- Championed a culture of patient-centered care, consistently demonstrating empathy, respect, and professionalism in all interactions with patients and their families.
Travel ER Registered Nurse
RN Network
11.2021 - 04.2023
- Enhanced patient care by providing efficient and accurate medical assessments in the ER setting.
- Improved patient outcomes by delivering timely, high-quality nursing interventions during emergencies.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork by collaborating effectively with physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, respiratory therapists, and other healthcare professionals.
- Observed and recorded signs, symptoms, behaviors and physiological status of patient.
- Planned, prioritized and provided nursing care by applying advanced specialty clinical nursing knowledge and skills to support comfort and safety of patients and families.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between departments by maintaining open communication lines with colleagues involved in ongoing patient care management efforts.
- Demonstrated expertise in various clinical skills such as IV insertion, medication administration, wound care management, and patient education.
- Implemented evidence-based practices when delivering nursing care to optimize outcomes for diverse populations seeking emergency services.
- Reduced wait times for patients by streamlining triage processes and prioritizing critical cases.
- Consistently maintained professional licensure and certifications required for practice as an ER Registered Nurse in various states throughout travel assignments.
ER Registered Nurse
Ballad Healthcare
10.2020 - 10.2021
- Planned, prioritized and provided nursing care by applying advanced specialty clinical nursing knowledge and skills to support comfort and safety of patients and families.
- Developed strong relationships with colleagues across departments, fostering a collaborative work environment that enhanced overall patient care delivery processes.
- Increased efficiency within the triage system by prioritizing cases based on severity levels.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining a high level of attention to detail under pressure during busy shifts in the ER department.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients and staff, adhering to infection control protocols and reducing the risk of hospital-acquired infections.
- Enhanced patient care by conducting thorough assessments and developing individualized nursing plans.
- Coordinated discharge planning processes effectively resulting in a smoother transition for patients back into their communities.
- Contributed to a reduction in medication errors by implementing a double-check system for drug administration.
- Participated in ongoing education initiatives to remain current on best practices in emergency nursing care.
ER Registered Nurse
JFK Medical Center
07.2018 - 09.2020
- Successfully completed residency program in the Emergency Room.
- Increased efficiency within the triage system by prioritizing cases based on severity levels.
- Monitored patients for change in cardiac status by reading and understanding tele strips.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining a high level of attention to detail under pressure during busy shifts in the ER department.
- Assembled equipment and supplies for diagnostic or treatment procedures in specialty service areas.
- Adhered to required infection control, isolation procedures and aseptic techniques in delivery of patient care.
- Contributed to a reduction in medication errors by implementing a double-check system for drug administration.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic procedures, providing critical support during emergency situations.
- Streamlined the admission process for patients, resulting in reduced waiting times and improved patient satisfaction.
- Improved patient safety by identifying and addressing potential risks and implementing preventative measures.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives by identifying areas for potential improvement and suggesting evidence-based solutions.
- Maintained accurate medical records for each patient, ensuring proper documentation of interventions, evaluations, and progress updates.
- Administered prescribed medications and treatments, adhering to hospital protocols and regulatory guidelines.
- 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.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Delivered important IV and venous medications to control symptoms and provide effective treatments.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Leadership And Management
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Chicago, IL11-2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Leadership And Management
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Chicago, IL09-2023
Skills
- Patient care, Patient assessment, Patient education
- Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS),Heartsaver first aid CPR AED (first aid CPR AED) , Pediatric advanced life support (PALS), and Trauma nursing core course (TNCC)
- EMR / EHR: EPIC, Cerner, and MEDI-TECH
- Medical-surgical nursing, medication administration, and infection control
- Quality improvement, nursing documentation, and regulatory compliance
- Telemetry monitoring, emergency care, and critical thinking
Timeline
Travel Registered Nurse
Medical Talent LLC.
10.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse Float Pool
Ballad Health
05.2023 - 10.2023
Travel ER Registered Nurse
RN Network
11.2021 - 04.2023
ER Registered Nurse
Ballad Healthcare
10.2020 - 10.2021
ER Registered Nurse
JFK Medical Center
07.2018 - 09.2020
Master of Science - Nursing Leadership And Management
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Leadership And Management
Chamberlain College of Nursing
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