Michelle Saienni
Wilmington,DE
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Staff Nurse
Cadia Rehabilitation
2019.01 - Current
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, physical assessment, ostomy care, foley and suprapubic catheter, G/J tubes, Jackson-Pratt drains, ventilator troubleshooting and tracheal suctioning, pleural catheter drainage systems,percutaneous drains, wound vac systems
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Medication administration via oral, IV, injectables, chemotherapy and monitored responses.
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies, and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, PICC removal.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
RN Staff Nurse
HCR ManorCare
2017.03 - 2018.03
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound care, vital sign monitoring, and patient teaching
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
RN Supervisor/Staff Nurse
Country House/ACTS
2015.12 - 2017.07
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound care, vital sign monitoring, and patient and family teaching.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
RN Case Manager
Royal Quality Nursing Services
2012.06 - 2014.04
- Case manager to 10-15 patients including admissions and discharges using first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Introduced changes to patient care plans based on regular evaluations and patient changes.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Educated patients and families on disease processes, medications and treatments.
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Coordinated with other healthcare team members to support patient needs.
- Assessed patients' health status and developed individualized care plans to suit needs.
- Provided emotional support and kind companionship to patients and families to increase overall wellness.
- Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
- Collaborated with vendors to procure medical equipment, supplies and services.
- Developed and implemented discharge plans to promote continued care after discharge.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Monitored vital signs, developed and implemented care plans, and documented patient progress.
- Administered IV medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan. IV maintenance, lab draws, IVIG infusion, chemotherapy, antibiotic infusion and monitoring
RN Supervisor/Staff Nurse
Forwood Manor
2011.01 - 2012.04
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies, and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
Home Health RN Case Manager
Aston Home Health
2007.04 - 2010.12
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Introduced changes to patient care plans based on regular evaluations and patient changes.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Educated patients and families on disease processes, medications and treatments.
- Assessed patients' health status and developed individualized care plans to suit needs.
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Coordinated with other healthcare team members to support patient needs.
- Developed and implemented discharge plans to promote continued care after discharge.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
RN Unit Manager
Emily Bissell Hospital
2003.06 - 2007.01
- 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.
RN Case Manager
Biomat Plasma Center
2001.05 - 2003.03
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Responded promptly and professionally to patient questions and concerns.
- Performed evaluations on consistent basis to address changes in patient needs, conditions and medications, altering care plans when required.
- Liaised with physicians regarding patient needs, performance and changes.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Delaware Technical And Community College
Newark, DE07.1998
Skills
- Compassionate and Caring
- Point Click Care EMR
- Diet and Nutrition
- Dispensing Medications
- Treatment Recommendations
- Acute Illness
- Infection Control Measures
- Patient Education
- Charting and Documentation
- Mental and Physical Assessments
- Evidence-Based Medicine
- Patient Management
- Patient Care Assessment
- Building Rapport and Trust
- Acute Rehabilitation
Certification
- Training - CPR BLS current
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
RN Staff Nurse
Cadia Rehabilitation
2019.01 - Current
RN Staff Nurse
HCR ManorCare
2017.03 - 2018.03
RN Supervisor/Staff Nurse
Country House/ACTS
2015.12 - 2017.07
RN Case Manager
Royal Quality Nursing Services
2012.06 - 2014.04
RN Supervisor/Staff Nurse
Forwood Manor
2011.01 - 2012.04
Home Health RN Case Manager
Aston Home Health
2007.04 - 2010.12
RN Unit Manager
Emily Bissell Hospital
2003.06 - 2007.01
RN Case Manager
Biomat Plasma Center
2001.05 - 2003.03
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Delaware Technical And Community College
- Training - CPR BLS current
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