Michelle Reeder
Gibsonton,FL
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with a progressive and acute care career history. Provide direct patient care, triage, and care coordination in a fast-paced environment. Provide support to ensure strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude, and excellent customer service. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
St Joseph Hospital
07.2008 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
Certified Phlebotomy Technician
St Joseph Hospital
07.2005 - 07.2008
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal, and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Followed physician orders to correctly administer therapeutic phlebotomy.
- Validated blood and specimen collection orders, alerting nurses, or physicians of discrepancies between order and nursing station logs.
- Organized daily work based on collection priority.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
Certified Nursing Assistant
St Joseph Women's Hospital
10.2000 - 07.2005
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Educated patients and family members on best home care practices for healing and recovery.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT06.2023
Associate of Science - Nursing
St Petersburg College of Nursing
St Petersburg, Fl06.2008
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Sciences
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL06.2005
Skills
- Patient Care
- Pain Management
- Administering Immunizations
- Disease Management Programs
- Oxygen Saturation Standards
- Physical Assessment
- Acute and Rehabilitative Care
- Trauma Recovery
- Health and Wellness Expertise
- Patient Care Planning
- Life-Sustaining Machines
- Care Plan Development
- ELNEC Training (End-of-Life-Care)
Timeline
Registered Nurse
St Joseph Hospital
07.2008 - Current
Certified Phlebotomy Technician
St Joseph Hospital
07.2005 - 07.2008
Certified Nursing Assistant
St Joseph Women's Hospital
10.2000 - 07.2005
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associate of Science - Nursing
St Petersburg College of Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Sciences
University of South Florida
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