Michelle Mims
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Reliable and results-driven, with focus on delivering high-quality care and maintaining positive, supportive environment.
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. 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
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Interim Nurse Manager, General Surgery
Methodist Hospital
08.2024 - Current
- Conducted performance evaluations and provided constructive feedback to support professional growth of nursing staff members.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the department, conducting regular risk assessments and addressing potential hazards promptly.
- Served as a key point of contact between nursing staff, physicians, administration, and other healthcare professionals.
- Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training, and standards of patient care.
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
- Promoted professional development opportunities to encourage nurses to pursue continuous training.
- Managed 62 staff members and nursing activities in 32-bed hospital by providing comprehensive nursing guidance and maintaining outstanding patient satisfaction and care standards.
Nurse Administrator
Methodist Hospital
02.2023 - 08.2024
- Directed nursing activities for 26 departments at 1,536-bed hospital, providing guidance to nurses to deliver outstanding care and optimal patient satisfaction.
- Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
- Built and maintained positive working relationships with physicians and staff to support seamless healthcare operations.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
- Collaborated with staff, management, and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Served as a liaison between nursing leadership, hospital administration, medical staff, allied health professionals, patients, families, and other stakeholders to ensure effective communication and collaboration.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Served as a resource for clinical staff on matters related to bed management, providing guidance and support in their decision-making process.
- Established strong relationships with external facilities for seamless patient transfers while maintaining quality care standards.
Clinical Nurse Coordinator
Methodist Hospital
05.2022 - 02.2023
- Contributed to quality improvement initiatives through data collection, analysis, and implementation of best practices.
- Facilitated timely discharge planning by collaborating with patients, families, and healthcare providers.
- Managed staffing needs by creating schedules, adjusting assignments based on patient acuity levels, and delegating tasks efficiently.
- Mentored and supervised nursing staff, fostering professional growth and development.
- Addressed performance issues among nursing staff through constructive feedback during evaluations or informal coaching sessions.
- Responded to behavioral and medical crises codes.
- Reviewed charts weekly to complete quality control checks.
Neuro Medicine Registered Nurse
Methodist Hospital
02.2021 - 05.2022
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Leadership And Administration
Galen College of Nursing
San Antonio, TX04-2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
San Antonio, TX05-2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Galen College Of Nursing
San Antonio, TX12-2020
Licensed - Vocational Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
San Antonio, TX10-2019
Skills
- Conflict management
- Staff leadership
- Critical thinking
- Compliance oversight
- Care monitoring
- Intake and discharge
- EMR / EHR
Certification
- Basic Life Support Certified
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Certified
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certified
- National Institute of Health Stroke Scale Certified
- Trained and proficient in application and operation of Ceribell
- National Incident Management System/FEMA Certified
Timeline
Interim Nurse Manager, General Surgery
Methodist Hospital
08.2024 - Current
Nurse Administrator
Methodist Hospital
02.2023 - 08.2024
Clinical Nurse Coordinator
Methodist Hospital
05.2022 - 02.2023
Neuro Medicine Registered Nurse
Methodist Hospital
02.2021 - 05.2022
Master of Science - Nursing Leadership And Administration
Galen College of Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Associate of Science - Nursing
Galen College Of Nursing
Licensed - Vocational Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
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