Michelle Olasimbo
Chicago,IL
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
FNP Intern Northern Illinois University
Student University Wellness Center/Immediate Care
2023.01 - 2023.12
- Created treatment plans balancing medical expertise, patient goals and individual compliance levels.
- Educated patients and families on health conditions to raise awareness.
- Took detailed notes on patient conditions and diagnoses.
- Provided education to patients and family members in health promotion, disease prevention, and birth control methods.
- Reduced emergency room visits for patients with chronic illnesses through proactive management and timely interventions.
- Promoted safe and supportive environment by adhering to strict infection control protocols during clinical procedures.
- Educated patients on preventive health measures, empowering them to make informed decisions about their healthcare needs.
- Monitored patient condition and progress, ordering appropriate laboratory tests.
- Administered immunizations and performed other preventive health measures.
- Assisted physician in office procedures and minor surgeries.
- Recorded patient medical history, applicable test results, and vitals into medical records.
- Conducted thorough research on evidence-based practices, ensuring that all clinical decisions were grounded in latest medical literature.
- Administered vaccinations and provided immunization counseling, helping to protect patients from preventable diseases.
- Conducted physical exams and health screenings.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Processed lab tests for influenza, strep and urinary tract infections.
- Ordered and interpreted laboratory and diagnostic tests to provide appropriate follow-up care.
- Prescribed medications or treatments based on patient medical assessments.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
RN Care Manager
Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Center
2021.07 - Current
- Implement broad-based clinical knowledge for health promotion, prevention, and disease management within Patient Aligned Care Team and Community Based Outpatient Clinics primary care models
- Execute leadership and collaboration with health team members to develop patient-centered plans of care
- Utilize nursing process to triage and provide chronic and acute nursing care
- Triage walk-in patients and triage patients telephonically
- Collaboration with internal and external services to provide quality patient care and facilitate care transitions and meet patient needs
- Advocate for patient's needs, concerns, and questions regarding plan of care.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Nurse Consultant
South Loop Montessori
2021.01 - 2023.10
- Review immunization schedule of staff, infants, and toddlers to ensure compliance
- Observe classrooms to ensure compliance with DCFS Section G requirements.
Wellness Nurse
Advocate Aurora Health
2020.07 - 2021.10
- Grant-funded position under U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development's Supportive Services Demonstration
- Provide supportive services- health education & coaching to facilitate improved self-care management
- Develop and/or coordinate wellness and prevention activities
- Assist residents with medication self-management and medication reconciliation
- Monitor Vital signs & provide 1st aide
- Assist and implement outreach and education activities to encourage resident participation and enrollment in supportive services
- Maintain all necessary resident and program data in electronic data platform.
Wellness, Home Health, Private Duty Nurse
Health at Home
2019.07 - 2020.11
- Conduct physical assessments, obtain client's health history in patient's medical record
- Respond to emergency calls; collaborate with EMS team for safety of patients
- Educate patients on disease management and prescribed medications
- Medication reconciliation with client's physician and pharmacy
- Provide skilled nursing services: Wound care, immunizations, blood & urine specimen collection, and intravenous antibiotic administration
- Coordinate care with social workers, occupational therapists, physical therapists & physicians.
Registered Nurse, Care Coordinator/Case Manager
Access Community Health Network
2016.05 - 2019.05
- Clinical care coordination & disease management throughout lifespan at FQHC
- Monthly telephonic or in-person check-in with patient and/or family
- Refer patients and families to community resources
- Assist with obtaining grants funding and services for medical care as required
- Evaluate utilization and HEDIS measures for assigned caseload
- Document plan of care through EPIC Systems software.
- Improved patient outcomes by developing individualized care plans and coordinating multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
Registered Nurse
Shore Koenig Training Center
2014.07 - 2016.05
- Oversight and advocacy of special-needs population served at vocational training center through evaluation, data collection, and implementation
- Serve as resource for routine and emergency medical care; administer 1st aide services
- Educate staff at in-services regarding pertinent health topics related to population served
- Coordinate care of population served with care managers.
Registered Nurse, Charge
The Bethany Terrace Health and Rehabilitation
2012.03 - 2015.08
- Prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously, independently, problem solve, & delegate
- Provide appropriate documentation on all patient interventions, tests, and communications
- Medication Administration: Parenteral, enteral, topical, and wound care dressings
- Primary diagnosis for population cared for includes: Circulatory and respiratory system; orthopedic rehabilitation; mental health, metabolic & neurologic disorders
- Patient and family discharge teaching.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Northern Illinois University
DeKalb, Illinois12.2023
BSN - Bachelors of Nursing
Ohio University
Athens, OH05.2013
RN-ADN - Nursing
Oakton Community College
Des Plaines, IL05.2011
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Care Coordination
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Diagnosing
- Attention to Detail
- Clinical judgment
- Health screening
- Patient Evaluation
- Community advocate
- Community health
- Direct Patient Care
- Preventive health
- Documentation
Certification
- Commission for Case Manager Certification (CCMC), Certified RN Case Manager, 08/2017, 05/2022
- University of Southern Indiana Case Management/Care Coordination Certificate Program, Evansville, IN, 47712, 03/2016, 05/2016
Educational Honors
- Dean's List
- Academic Achievement Honor Society
- Summa Cum Laude
Personal Information
Title: RN BSN MSN
Timeline
FNP Intern Northern Illinois University
Student University Wellness Center/Immediate Care
2023.01 - 2023.12
RN Care Manager
Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Center
2021.07 - Current
Nurse Consultant
South Loop Montessori
2021.01 - 2023.10
Wellness Nurse
Advocate Aurora Health
2020.07 - 2021.10
Wellness, Home Health, Private Duty Nurse
Health at Home
2019.07 - 2020.11
Registered Nurse, Care Coordinator/Case Manager
Access Community Health Network
2016.05 - 2019.05
Registered Nurse
Shore Koenig Training Center
2014.07 - 2016.05
Registered Nurse, Charge
The Bethany Terrace Health and Rehabilitation
2012.03 - 2015.08
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Northern Illinois University
BSN - Bachelors of Nursing
Ohio University
RN-ADN - Nursing
Oakton Community College
- Commission for Case Manager Certification (CCMC), Certified RN Case Manager, 08/2017, 05/2022
- University of Southern Indiana Case Management/Care Coordination Certificate Program, Evansville, IN, 47712, 03/2016, 05/2016
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