Michelle Montoya
Topeka,KS
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
REGISTERED NURSE
Outpatient Cardiovascular Department
06.2022 - Current
- Understands and practices patient confidentiality.
- Displays a professional appearance.
- Provides for patient needs by displaying dependable assessment skills and utilizing the nursing process to offer proper care and teaching to patients and their families.
- Sets up room for pre and post recovery periods. Keeps rooms stocked with appropriate supplies.
- Evaluates and monitors patients' hemodynamic and clinical status and informs physician of any change in status. Identifies and responds appropriately in crisis situations.
- Provides appropriate patient care and accurately documents all care rendered.
Travel Registered Nurse Post Surgical
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Lawrence, KS
10.2024 - 06.2025
- Monitored patient responses post-medication administration to assess treatment efficacy.
- Initiated interventions upon recognizing critical symptoms, successfully preventing complications.
- Complied with HIPAA regulations diligently, protecting patient information at all times.
- Managed recovery plans for patients after medical or surgical procedures to support healing.
- Adapted quickly to shifting assignments and diverse team environments in healthcare settings.
- Maintained high performance levels while integrating into multiple units effectively.
REGISTERED NURSE
Surgical Intensive Care Unit
08.2019 - 06.2022
- Responsible for maintaining care standards in the ICU department
- Able to assess patients quickly, prioritize, and assist in minor procedures
- Perform diagnostic test
- Communicate with doctors and patients to keep everyone updated on test results and treatment recommendations
- Monitoring patient recovery and care
- Assist in the care of traumas, cardiac arrests, strokes, and other triage situations.
- Demonstration of sound decision-making in emergency scenarios based on patient conditions such as vital signs, patient presentation, and assessments.
REGISTERED NURSE
5 North Medical/Stroke
04.2014 - 08.2019
- Provides direct patient care as defined within the scope of the state's nurse practice act.
- Perform initial patient assessments and work with physicians to plan, implement, and evaluate plans of care for patients; manage average caseload of 6 patients.
- Record patients' medical history, vital statistics, and test results in electronic and physical medical charts.
- Observe patients and actualize nursing interventions to expedite healing and recovery after surgery.
- Utilize clinical expertise to remove sutures, administer medications and injections, administer IV therapy, test glucose levels. provide wound care.
Education
Bachelors in Science - Nursing
Washburn University
12.2013
Skills
- Team Work
- Communication
- Critical Thinking Skills
- Problem solving
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
Certification
- Registered Nurse
- Advanced life support
- Basic life support
Timeline
Travel Registered Nurse Post Surgical
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
10.2024 - 06.2025
REGISTERED NURSE
Outpatient Cardiovascular Department
06.2022 - Current
REGISTERED NURSE
Surgical Intensive Care Unit
08.2019 - 06.2022
REGISTERED NURSE
5 North Medical/Stroke
04.2014 - 08.2019
Bachelors in Science - Nursing
Washburn University