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Michelle Mitchell
Essentia Health
Hillman,United States
Work Preference
Job Search Status:
Open to work
Desired start date:
2 weeks notice
Desired Job Title
Registered Nurse, Nurse Care LineRNRN, Hospice Case ManagerRNRN
Work Type
Full TimePart Time
Location Preference
Remote
Important To Me
Work-life balanceFlexible work hoursWork from home optionPaid time off4-day work week
1
Certification
19
years of professional experience
Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience in hospice, triage, urgent care, and home health settings. Skilled in independent patient assessment, medication administration, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Holds current Minnesota RN license and BLS certification. Adept at electronic documentation and providing education to patients and families to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care.
Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Work History
Registered Nurse, Nurse Care Line
5 Years 9 Months- Implemented evidence-based practices to improve clinical efficiency and patient safety initiatives.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and enhance care coordination.
- Administered patient care plans, ensuring adherence to individualized treatment protocols.
- Educated patients and families on health management strategies for improved recovery and wellness.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
RN
2 Years 2 Months- Triaged patients per protocol while working independently from home, ensuring timely and accurate assessments for optimal patient outcomes
- Triaged patients per protocol/policy while working independently from home, ensuring timely and accurate assessments
- Refilled medications per protocol, enhancing medication adherence and increasing patient satisfaction
- Coordinated with ancillary team members via telephone to facilitate quality care
- Documented electronic notes and essential information according to company policy, maintaining compliance and accuracy
RN, Hospice Case Manager
2 Years 5 Months- Provided hospice care to patients in diverse settings, ensuring comfort and dignity at end of life
- Performed full body and focused assessments to monitor patient status and guide care decisions
- Educated family and caregivers on hospice needs, fostering understanding and support during end-of-life care
- Coordinated with ancillary team members to address ADL needs and connect patients to community resources for DMEs, PCA care agencies, and financial support, facilitating comprehensive care
- Collaborated with physicians on symptom management and implementation of care orders, optimizing patient outcomes
- Documented electronically according to Medicare guidelines and company policy, ensuring regulatory compliance
RN
3 Years 2 Months- Performed full body and focused assessments to identify urgent needs and escalate care appropriately
- Administered medications as ordered by providers, enhancing patient safety and minimizing medication errors
- Executed orders and treatments as directed, facilitating effective patient recovery
- Followed out orders and treatments as directed, supporting effective patient recovery
- Triaged patients per protocol/policy, optimizing patient flow and prioritization
- Communicated with ancillary staff to ensure quality care and seamless operations
- Documented vitals, medications, treatments, and interventions electronically per company policy, ensuring accurate and accessible patient records
RN
2 Months- Delivered direct client care in home setting, promoting patient independence and comfort
- Safely administered medications as ordered by the physician, supporting optimal health outcomes
- Conducted full body and focused assessments to monitor patient status and adjust care plans
- Provided direct client care in the home setting, enhancing patient independence and comfort
- Coordinated with ancillary staff to maintain quality care and streamline services
- Recorded vitals, medications, treatments, and interventions according to company policy, ensuring accuracy and compliance
LPN
6 Months- Safely administered medications as ordered by the physician, maintaining high safety standards
- Safely administered medications according to physician orders.
- Applied and removed dressings as ordered, supporting wound healing and infection control
- Delivered direct patient care in a long-term care facility, promoting resident well-being
- Collaborated with ancillary staff to enhance quality of care and foster teamwork
- Documented medications, vitals, treatments, and interventions per facility policy, ensuring compliance and supporting accurate patient records
Clerk/Patient Care Technician
6 Years 1 Month- Provided direct patient care on a medical surgical telemetry unit, supporting patient recovery and safety
- Executed tasks delegated by RNs, supporting seamless unit operations
- Completed appropriate tasks delegated by RNs, contributing to efficient unit operations
- Recorded information in electronic health records, ensuring accuracy and timeliness for patient care
- Supported patients with activities of daily living, fostering comfort and promoting independence
Education
Associate Degree of Science - Nursing
High School Diploma
Skills
Licensed RN
Patient care
Patient assessment
Vital signs
Medication management
Medication distribution
Administering immunizations
Vaccine administration
Wound care
Tracheostomy care
Symptom management
Patient education
Family education
Care coordination
Case management
Patient counseling
Patient triage
Acute care
Therapeutic
Diagnostic evaluation
Clinical documentation
Strong clinical judgment
Electronic health records
EMR systems
Healthcare software
HIPAA
Maintaining privacy
Performing ekgs
Home Health
Hospice and palliative care
Healthcare software proficiency
Patient triage
Accomplishments
Unit Council member for two terms.
Licensed RN in MN, ND, and WI.
Certification
- RN License
- BLS Certification
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Nurse Care Line
Essentia Health
11.2020 - CurrentRead More
RN
CentraCare Connect Triage
01.2019 - 03.2021Read More
RN, Hospice Case Manager
Good Samaritan Society
05.2017 - 10.2019Read More
RN
Essentia Health Urgent Care
02.2014 - 04.2017Read More
RN
Barnabas Health Care Services
12.2013 - 02.2014Read More
LPN
St Otto's Care Center
06.2013 - 12.2013Read More
Clerk/Patient Care Technician
The Nebraska Medical Center
05.2007 - 06.2013Read More
Iowa Western Community College
Associate Degree of Science from Nursing
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Brainerd High School
High School Diploma
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Additional information
- Skills Summary
- I am a dedicated, hard working individual with a willingness to learn new techniques and skills in the nursing field. I am a flexible team player with strong interpersonal skills, an excellent communicator, and have the ability to adapt to change. While being a caring and compassionate advocate for the client, I am committed to working with a variety of client populations to provide quality health care. I have a variety of clinical skills including full body and focused assessments, medication administration, ventilator care, CBG and insulin injection, urinary catheter placement and care, dressing changes and wound care, therapeutic communication, care plan management, and electronic health records documentation.