MICHELLE PAGAN, RN
Tampa,FL
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 8 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with Cardiothoracic and Diabetes specialty.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Registered Nurse, CCU
Aya Healthcare
01.2022 - Current
- Safeguarded patient privacy rights through diligent compliance with HIPAA regulations during all interactions with medical records and personal information.
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols, ensuring safe environment for patients and colleagues alike.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Reduced medication errors through meticulous administration and documentation of medications, treatments, and IV therapies.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Clinical Nurse Coordinator, Cardiac Critical Care
Lawnwood Regional Medical Center
01.2016 - 01.2022
- Served as liaison between patients, families, and physicians to ensure clear communication and continuity of care.
- Managed staffing needs by creating schedules, adjusting assignments based on patient acuity levels, and delegating tasks efficiently.
- Streamlined workflow processes for increased efficiency in clinical operations.
- Led team of 20 in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices. Resulting in 30% reduction of LOS
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Progressive Care
Good Samaritan Hospital
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
Education
MSN - Education
Capella University
Tampa, FL06.2024
Associate's Degree in Nursing -
Lincoln College of Technology
West Palm Beach, Florida01.2016
Associate in Science, Computers & Web Design -
ITT Technical Institute
Tampa, Florida01.2002
Skills
- Patient and family advocacy
- Insulin medication assistance
- Documentation and Charting
- HIPAA Education
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Palliative care awareness
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Diabetes and nutrition education
- Chest pain management
- Cardiac monitors
- IV setup
- Care Coordination
- Procedure Assistance
Certification
- NIHSS, Tampa, Fl
Professional Associations
Chairperson, Professional Practice Council, Lawnwood Regional Medical Center, Ft. Pierce, Florida, 2018, Present
Computer Technical Strengths
- Windows 8 & 10
- Excel
- Access
- PowerPoint
- Outlook
- Cerner
- Meditech
- Epic
Timeline
Travel Registered Nurse, CCU
Aya Healthcare
01.2022 - Current
Clinical Nurse Coordinator, Cardiac Critical Care
Lawnwood Regional Medical Center
01.2016 - 01.2022
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Progressive Care
Good Samaritan Hospital
01.2016 - 01.2017
MSN - Education
Capella University
Associate's Degree in Nursing -
Lincoln College of Technology
Associate in Science, Computers & Web Design -
ITT Technical Institute