Michelle Stephens
Bradenton,FL
Summary
Results-oriented healthcare professional with a reputation for maintaining high standards and achieving exceptional outcomes. Skilled in managing patient care and leading nursing teams to deliver quality healthcare services. Adaptable and reliable, excelling in collaborative environments and thriving in meeting evolving needs. Expertise lies in patient assessment, care planning, and team leadership. Experienced Registered Nurse with a proven track record of leadership in the hospital and healthcare industry, actively seeking new opportunities to expand knowledge base and contribute to the field.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Charge RN/Wound Care Nurse
PAM Health
05.2023 - Current
- Maintained an organized clinical environment conducive to efficient workflow by regularly evaluating unit needs and implementing necessary adjustments.
- Conducted ongoing assessments to monitor and adjust treatment plans, improving overall patient health outcomes.
- Improved continuity of care across shifts through concise shift reports detailing pertinent updates on patients'' conditions and treatment plans.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement by participating in quality assurance initiatives and identifying opportunities for process enhancement.
- Managed crisis situations effectively, ensuring the safety of patients and staff members at all times.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards and hospital policies by diligently monitoring documentation accuracy within the unit.
- Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment.
IMC/PCU/Tele RN
HealthTrust/Parallon
09.2010 - Current
- Key duties include providing exceptional patient care with a ratio up to 6:1, flexibility to float between multiple care units, management of a diverse population of patients requiring close cardiac monitoring with the flexibility to float between multiple high acuity units, across several hospitals.
- 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.
- Assessed patient conditions promptly upon admission to determine appropriate interventions and prioritize care needs.
- Managed complex cases of critically ill patients, ensuring optimal treatment plans were executed effectively.
- Utilized advanced clinical skills such as wound care management or IV therapy administration, leading to faster recovery times for patients treated under my supervision.
- Aligned nursing goals with department objectives to enhance overall performance metrics within the healthcare facility.
RN House Supervisor/ICU/Wound Care
Cornerstone Health Care Group
10.2010 - 07.2024
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Served as a liaison between physicians and patients'' families to facilitate clear communication regarding treatment options and progress updates.
- Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
- Utilized advanced clinical skills such as wound care management or IV therapy administration, leading to faster recovery times for patients treated under my supervision.
- Managed complex cases of critically ill patients, ensuring optimal treatment plans were executed effectively.
Interim Chief Nursing Officer/ICU
Cornerstone Health Care Group
07.2015 - 10.2015
- Discussed patient care and treatment with care team members to optimize intervention plans and care delivery.
- Designed and implemented standards of care for nursing and patient care.
- Maintained proper staff levels within budget parameters to deliver high levels of care to every patient.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients when personnel was short-staffed.
- Answered questions and addressed concerns from employees via email, phone and in person.
- Interviewed, hired, instructed and mentored employees and promoted high level of care quality to patients.
- Mentored emerging nurse leaders, fostering professional growth and career advancement opportunities within the organization.
Cardiovascular RN
Alaska Regional Hospital/HCA
07.2007 - 08.2010
- Key responsibilities include providing exceptional patient care with a ratio up to 4:1, patient care population comprise of open heart surgery, angioplasty, pacemaker insertion, vascular surgery, aneurysm repair or arrhythmia correction.
- Supported clinical research efforts aimed at advancing evidence-based practices in the field of cardiovascular health management.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs, promptly addressing concerns as they arose.
- Simplified complex medical information for patients and families, empowering them to make informed decisions about their care plans.
- Contributed significantly to patient satisfaction scores by consistently delivering exceptional bedside manner and attentive service throughout their hospital stay.
- Actively engaged in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in cardiovascular nursing care delivery.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
University of Texas At Arlington
12.2018
Associate of Arts and Sciences -
University of Alaska Anchorage
05.2007
Skills
- Clinical expertise
- Mental Health Support
- Care Coordination
- Ethical Practice
- Healthcare regulations
- Clinical Leadership
- Team Leadership
- Calm and Composed
- Decision-Making
- Duty delegation
Certification
- RN Texas, Compact
- RN Alaska
- ACLS Instructor
- PCCN
- BLS
- NIH Stroke Certified
- AACN Essentials of Critical Care
Timeline
Charge RN/Wound Care Nurse
PAM Health
05.2023 - Current
Interim Chief Nursing Officer/ICU
Cornerstone Health Care Group
07.2015 - 10.2015
RN House Supervisor/ICU/Wound Care
Cornerstone Health Care Group
10.2010 - 07.2024
IMC/PCU/Tele RN
HealthTrust/Parallon
09.2010 - Current
Cardiovascular RN
Alaska Regional Hospital/HCA
07.2007 - 08.2010
Associate of Arts and Sciences -
University of Alaska Anchorage
- RN Texas, Compact
- RN Alaska
- ACLS Instructor
- PCCN
- BLS
- NIH Stroke Certified
- AACN Essentials of Critical Care
Bachelor of Science -
University of Texas At Arlington
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