Michelle Stach
Park Ridge,IL
Summary
With a proven track record at Ascension, I excel in patient care management and duty delegation, enhancing care and discharge planning efficiency. My leadership in mentoring RNs and coordinating multidisciplinary teams showcases my hard and soft skills, significantly improving patient outcomes and operational workflows.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Nurse
Ascension
Chicago, IL
09.2009 - Current
- Assisted in the development and implementation of departmental policies and procedures.
- Evaluated patient outcomes against established standards of care.
- Coordinated communication between physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding patient care.
- Conducted daily rounds to assess patient conditions, evaluate progress towards goals, and document changes in status or plan of care as needed.
- Performed health education activities with patients to promote understanding of medical condition and self-care skills.
- Assisted with admission and discharge planning for assigned patients.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses by providing orientation to unit policies and procedures, coaching on clinical skills, and mentoring on professional development issues.
- Actively participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress toward desired outcomes.
- Maintained accurate records of all treatment interventions provided to each patient.
- Collaborated with other departments such as pharmacy, laboratory services, physical therapy, to ensure proper delivery of services.
- Implemented safety protocols when administering medications or performing treatments.
- Delegated tasks appropriately among staff members according to their qualifications.
- Responded quickly to emergent situations such as cardiac arrest or respiratory distress.
- Ensured compliance with infection control protocols throughout the facility.
- Monitored vital signs, medication administration, and fluid balance for assigned patients.
- Coordinated, tasked and supervised nurses and ancillary staff based on staffing requirements.
- Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare specialists to devise, implement and modify plans of care defining patient outcome goals
- Built and maintained strong working relationships between nursing department and other disciplines.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Organized and delegated tasks during rapid response and high-pressure code situations.
- Audited patient charts in real-time, verifying accuracy and completion of information.
- Distributed assignments to RNs, LPNs and resident advisors, guided work and delivered training to promote proper care standards for patients.
- Educated patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment and disease prevention.
- Reviewed staffing patterns and census of nursing units, meeting staffing needs and budgetary controls.
- Supported physicians and consultants with tests and procedures.
- Met with administrator to discuss patient care status, issues, and information.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Coordinated discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.
RN
Resurrection Medical Center
Chicago, IL
06.1995 - 09.2009
- Assessed patient health and developed individualized care plans accordingly.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
- Educated patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
- Performed physical examinations and assessments of patients' medical histories.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate, pulse rate and weight.
- Collaborated with physicians in developing patient-specific treatment plans.
- Assisted doctors during medical procedures.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations by providing appropriate interventions.
- Managed complex cases involving multiple diagnoses or treatments.
- Provided emotional support to families facing difficult decisions about a loved one's care.
- Worked closely with other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
- Carried out physician orders regarding tests or medication administration accurately and safely.
- Attended continuing education courses to stay up-to-date on current trends in nursing practice.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Educated patients and families on health care needs, conditions, and options.
- Provided emotional support and counseling to patients and their families.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
Orthopedic & Medical Surgical Nurse
Our Lady of the Resurrection
Chicago, IL
06.1994 - 06.1995
- Instructed patients and families on disease processes, medications and self-care techniques.
- Monitored vital signs, assessed patient condition and notified physicians of any changes or concerns.
- Collaborated with other health care team members to facilitate quality patient care.
- Provided direct patient care for medical-surgical patients with various diagnoses such as heart failure, COPD and diabetes.
- Assisted in the development of individualized patient plans of care to ensure optimal outcomes.
- Performed wound care, medication administration and IV therapy according to physician orders.
- Ensured proper documentation of all nursing interventions in the electronic medical record system.
- Performed physical assessments including height and weight measurements and blood draws as needed.
- Managed post-operative pain control measures for surgical patients utilizing pharmacological agents.
- Provided emotional support and encouragement to patients and their families during times of distress.
- Conducted daily rounds on assigned patients to provide education about their conditions.
Nurse Extern
Resurrection Medical Center
Chicago, IL
02.1992 - 05.1994
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, toileting and ambulation.
- Recorded patient medical history and reported changes in condition to the nurse in charge.
- Assessed patient vital signs, such as temperature and blood pressure.
- Assisted staff with passing meal trays and feeding patients.
- Observed or examined patients to detect symptoms requiring medical attention.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Loyola University of Chicago
Chicago, IL05-1994
Skills
- Licensed RN
- Patient care management
- Care and discharge planning
- Duty delegation
- Patient admitting
Certification
- CPR
Timeline
Charge Nurse
Ascension
09.2009 - Current
RN
Resurrection Medical Center
06.1995 - 09.2009
Orthopedic & Medical Surgical Nurse
Our Lady of the Resurrection
06.1994 - 06.1995
Nurse Extern
Resurrection Medical Center
02.1992 - 05.1994
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Loyola University of Chicago
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