Michelle L. Pahl
Fort Collins,CO
Summary
Patient-focused RN with extensive background as a leader in health care and patient care in Progressive Care Unit (PCU), Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU), and Intensive Care Unit (ICU).
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care 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
1
1
Certification
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse (RN), PCU and Surgical Unit
Banner McKee Hospital
Loveland, CO
07.2023 - 10.2026
- Highly skilled RN providing evidence-based care as a PCU RN to patients within the PCU scope of practice including IV medications, provided patient education at bedside and at discharge.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop and adjust patient care plans based on acuity level and current needs, ensuring timely and appropriate interventions.
- Assessed patient conditions, prioritized care needs, and updated individualized nursing plans.
- Administered medications, monitored responses, and maintained accurate electronic health records.
- Coordinated care with physicians, pharmacists, and interdisciplinary staff to support treatment goals.
- Educated patients and families on discharge instructions, medications, and symptom management.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Performed thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and implementing interventions.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
Registered Nurse (RN), Intensive Care Unit
Banner Boswell Hospital
Surprise, AZ
04.2022 - 04.2023
- Delivered comprehensive nursing care, performing assessments and multiple interventions for complex patients in a 30-bed medical/cardiac ICU.
- Collaborated with members of a multidisciplinary team to address current and ongoing individual patient needs.
- Set up and monitored multiple life support equipment such as cardiac monitors, transducers, pressure lines, and mechanical ventilation.
- Administered critical ICU medications per MD orders, including vasopressors and sedation/paralytic agents, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
- Obtained certification for ultrasound-guided IV placement to improve procedural efficiency.
- Assessed patient conditions, identified changes, and coordinated prompt interventions with interdisciplinary care teams.
- Administered medications and treatments while maintaining accuracy, safety, and documentation compliance.
- Monitored vital signs, lab results, and telemetry data to support timely clinical decision-making.
- Educated patients and families on procedures, recovery expectations, medication use, and follow-up care.
- Documented assessments, interventions, and outcomes in electronic health records with consistent detail.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to the unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Registered Nurse (RN), Progressive Care Unit and IMCU
Banner Boswell Medical Center
Sun City, AZ
05.2016 - 04.2022
- Highly skilled RN providing total patient care for high acuity patients in a telemetry and IMCU setting.
- Led nursing team to enhance collaboration and improve patient care. as needed as a team leader. Proficient in team support, staffing, and daily operations of nursing staff to ensure excellent patient care.
- Practiced leadership skills as needed as a team leader. Proficient in team support, staffing, and daily operations of nursing staff to ensure excellent patient care.
- Completed IMCU training including hands on procedural sedation, hemodynamic and cardiac monitoring, cardiac rhythm analysis and interventions, and IV medication administration. Strong ability to identify critical needs of the patient and implement a plan to correct patients’ deteriorating condition.
- Completed chemotherapy medication administration purple certification and sheath removal continuing education.
- Honored with 3 Daisy awards from patients for exceptional care and service.
- Assessed patient conditions, prioritized care plans, and coordinated interventions with interdisciplinary teams.
- Administered medications, monitored responses, and documented changes in electronic health records.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff01-2015
Master of Business Administration - undefined
University of Phoenix
Denver, ColoradoBachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of Phoenix
Denver, ColoradoSkills
- IV therapy administration
- Medication management
- Clinical decision-making
- Comprehensive patient evaluations
- Telemetry interpretation
- Real-time telemetry assessment
- Patient-focused care
- Staff training
- Patient communication
Certification
- RN License CO #1690241
- BLS and ACLS certified, expires 9/2027
Timeline
Registered Nurse (RN), PCU and Surgical Unit
Banner McKee Hospital
07.2023 - 10.2026
Registered Nurse (RN), Intensive Care Unit
Banner Boswell Hospital
04.2022 - 04.2023
Registered Nurse (RN), Progressive Care Unit and IMCU
Banner Boswell Medical Center
05.2016 - 04.2022
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of Phoenix
Master of Business Administration - undefined
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Northern Arizona University