Michelle Padua
Registered Nurse
Beaverton,OR
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in a fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients as well as high-stress situations. Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills, and sound clinical judgment. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude, and excellent customer service. Determined to challenge my nursing expertise while working collaboratively with the healthcare team to improve patient outcomes.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Registered Nurse
Providence Tanasbourne Immediate Care
9 2022 - Current
- Monitors patients with acute and emergent symptoms
- Triages patients to determine appropriate steps in receiving proper evaluation and treatment
- Performs medical procedures such as EKG, venipuncture, straight catheterization on both pediatrics and adults, foley placement, cardiac monitoring, obtaining vital signs, point of care testing, applying ortho-glass, and oxygen administration
- Demonstrates ability in managing critical situations and making care based decisions
- Worked closely with STEMIs, stroke, pulmonary embolism, sepsis, anaphylaxis, superficial deep vein thrombosis, acute on chronic illnesses, respiratory distress, fractures, stab wounds, supraventricular tachycardia.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Kaiser Sunnyside Medical Center
07.2022 - 09.2022
- Monitored ER patients, including alerting physicians or charge nurses to changes in patient status, communicating with patients and their family members in a variety of traumatic situations
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Streamlined emergency room operations by efficiently triaging patients according to the severity of their condition.
- Worked closely with a variety of critical conditions including STEMIs, stroke, pulmonary embolism, sepsis, bowel perforation, gastrointestinal bleed, altered mental status, psychological distress, burns, supraventricular tachycardia, and acute on chronic illnesses.
- Delivered culturally competent care to diverse populations, adapting communication styles as needed for optimal understanding between parties involved.
Registered Nurse
Clackamas County Public Health, Covid-19 Vaccine Clinic
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Supported Covid-19 vaccine clinics across vulnerable communities
- Rotated as lead vaccine nurse, vaccine administration, and an observation nurse
- Competent on drawing up Moderna, Pfizer, J&J, and Pediatric Pfizer vaccines
- Educated patients on Covid-19 vaccine side effects and expectations pre and post vaccine administration
- Vaccinated patients from ages 5 years old and up.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Hillsboro Medical Center
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses
- Teamed on emergency interventions involving sepsis, cardiac arrest, stroke, severe gastrointestinal bleeding, respiratory distress, and head injuries
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Providence Health and Services
06.2021 - 09.2021
- Ensure that all patient care needs and treatments are met such as patient repositioning and hygiene, wound care, catheter care, medication administration, nasogastric tube insertions, blood administration, and drainage device management
- Demonstrates ability in managing critical situations and making care based decisions
- Provides pre-operative and post-operative care
- Advocates needs of patient and family in receiving proper medical care during hospitalization.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Registered Nurse
Providence Health and Services
01.2020 - 05.2021
- Instructed patients on topics such as health education and prevention, wound care, and treatments for illnesses
- Increased patient satisfaction with care received by actively listening to concerns, providing clear explanations about treatment plans, and addressing questions promptly.
- Triaged patients to determine appropriate steps in receiving proper evaluation and treatment
- Established protocol for daily nursing activities, responsibilities, and procedures
- Supported Virtual Sick Clinic including follow up care with Covid-19 positive and negative patients, Covid-19 swabbing at designated testing sites, and utilizing ID NOW rapid Covid-19 tests.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Providence Health and Services
07.2018 - 12.2019
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients presenting with diverse medical conditions in the Emergency Department.
- Monitored medication dosages to prevent critical and potentially fatal patient incidents.
- Promoted a safe and supportive environment for both patients and staff members by adhering to infection control protocols, maintaining equipment, and following safety guidelines.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
Sacred Heart Medical Center
08.2017 - 06.2018
- Monitored patients for sudden changes in conditions including interpreting cardiac rhythms, adjusting critical cardiac drips as needed, and responding promptly based off of continued patient assessment
- Utilized external pacemakers, chest tubes, foley catheters, and Jackson Pratt drains.
- Skillfully managed acute symptoms presented by patients experiencing chest pain or dysrhythmia, resulting in prompt medical intervention when necessary.
- Collaborated closely with interdisciplinary healthcare teams during daily rounds for discussing patient cases and treatment plans that ensured continuity of care throughout hospital stays.
- Promoted a supportive environment for patients and families by addressing concerns and providing education on their condition.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
George Fox University
Newberg, OR 05.2001 -
Skills
Excellent Communication
Patient Education
Patient Assessments
Compassionate and Caring
Vital signs monitoring
Privacy and confidentiality
Medication Administration
Excellent Communication
Certification
Licensed Registered Nurse in the State of New York (945270)
Additionalskillsawards
- Utilizes Electronic Health Record System (EPIC)
- Point of Care Testing Superuser
Timeline
Licensed Registered Nurse in the State of New York (945270)
06-2024
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Kaiser Sunnyside Medical Center
07.2022 - 09.2022
Registered Nurse
Clackamas County Public Health, Covid-19 Vaccine Clinic
01.2022 - 06.2022
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Hillsboro Medical Center
09.2021 - 12.2021
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Providence Health and Services
06.2021 - 09.2021
Registered Nurse
Providence Health and Services
01.2020 - 05.2021
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Providence Health and Services
07.2018 - 12.2019
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
Sacred Heart Medical Center
08.2017 - 06.2018
Licensed Registered Nurse in the State of Oregon (201704032RN)
06-2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
George Fox University
05.2001 -
Registered Nurse
Providence Tanasbourne Immediate Care
9 2022 - Current
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