Michelle Stewart
Johnston,RI
Summary
Registered Nurse with over five years of experience since 2020, including extensive work in medical-surgical telemetry, with additional experience in PCU and ICU settings. Strong background in caring for cardiac and high-acuity patients in step-down and telemetry units. Skilled in interpreting EKG strips, performing comprehensive assessments, and responding to changes in patient condition. Proficient in starting IVs, titrating drips, and administering common titratable medications and other IV infusions in accordance with hospital protocols. Excellent technical, interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills, both oral and written. Experienced with EMR charting systems including Meditech, Epic, and Cerner. Currently a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) student at Franklin University, building advanced competencies in leadership, quality improvement, and evidence-based practice.
Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination., medications and other IV infusions in accordance with hospital protocols. Excellent technical, interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills, both oral and written. Experienced with EMR charting systems, including
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical / Float to ED (Contract)
Emerson Hospital
10.2025 - Current
- Provide patient-centered nursing care on a busy medical-surgical unit, delivering comprehensive assessments, administering medications, and monitoring complex patient conditions.
- Float as needed to the Emergency Department to support high patient volumes, respond to acute presentations, and assist with triage, stabilization, and rapid interventions.
- Collaborate with interprofessional team members—including physicians, case managers, and ancillary staff—to develop and implement individualized plans of care.
- Prioritize and coordinate care for patients with diverse medical needs, including behavioral health comorbidities and substance-use–related conditions requiring CIWA monitoring.
- Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatments, discharge plans, and follow-up instructions to promote safe transitions of care.
- Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses thoroughly and accurately using EMR systems in accordance with hospital policy and regulatory standards.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical (Contract)
Massachusetts General Hospital
07.2025 - 10.2025
- Delivered comprehensive nursing care in a large academic teaching hospital and Level I Trauma Center.
- Managed complex medical-surgical patients, monitored for changes in condition, and communicated promptly with providers to support timely interventions.
- Administered medication and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive patient care strategies.
- Monitored patient vital signs, assessing changes, and responding promptly to medical needs.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans, promoting understanding and adherence.
- Implemented best practices in infection control, improving patient safety standards across units.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical, Travel
Cooley Dickinson Hospital
07.2024 - 04.2025
- Provided high-quality care to patients with diverse medical and surgical diagnoses in a short-term acute care setting.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular routes and monitored patient responses, collaborating with healthcare teams to adjust care plans as needed.
- Administered patient care plans, ensuring adherence to established protocols and standards.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and enhance workflow efficiency.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs and develop individualized treatment plans.
- Monitored vital signs and clinical parameters, ensuring timely interventions for high-risk patients.
Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit (Float to Med-Surg), Local
Women & Infants Hospital
01.2023 - 06.2024
- Worked in a teaching hospital setting providing care to higher-acuity patients requiring close monitoring and specialized nursing interventions.
- Prioritized patient needs while accommodating frequent changes in unit acuity and census.
- Collected and assessed patient data daily to guide individualized care, and assisted patients with personal care, hygiene, comfort, nutritional needs, and safety measures.
Registered Nurse, ICU / Med-Surg Tele (Staff RN), Local
Rhode Island Hospital
11.2023 - 02.2024
- Collaborated with physicians and healthcare team members to quickly assess critically ill and high-acuity patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families, and caregivers about diagnoses, treatment options, disease processes, and lifestyle modifications to support long-term health.
Registered Nurse, Med-Surg Telemetry, Travel
Encompass Rehabilitation Hospital
11.2021 - 12.2023
- Delivered rehabilitative nursing care to patients with a wide range of diagnoses, focusing on functional recovery and safe discharge planning.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses, collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to achieve individualized goals of care.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols, ensuring patient safety and compliance.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
Registered Nurse, Rehab RN, Local
Golden Crest Nursing Center
12.2020 - 10.2021
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other complex medical conditions in an 80+ bed rehabilitation and long-term care facility.
- Collaborated closely with physicians and other healthcare personnel to manage patients’ physical, psychological, and cognitive needs.
- Managed care for post-operative patients from initial recovery through discharge.
- Supervised nursing staff and delegated tasks to ensure continuity and safety of care.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Monitored patient vital signs, recording changes and reporting significant findings to healthcare team.
- Trained and mentored new nursing staff on best practices and compliance regulations.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care strategies for complex cases.
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice - DNP-FNP Track
Franklin University
Columbus, OH05-2028
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - BSN
University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI05.2022
Associate Degree in Nursing - ADN
Community College of Rhode Island
Warwick, RI05.2020
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
Certification
- Registered Nurse – Massachusetts, RN # 2376905 (Exp. Nov 2026)
- Registered Nurse – Rhode Island, RN # RN68031 (Exp. Mar 2027)
- Basic Life Support (BLS), AHA (Exp. Jan 2027)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), AHA (Exp. Feb 2027)
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical / Float to ED (Contract)
Emerson Hospital
10.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical (Contract)
Massachusetts General Hospital
07.2025 - 10.2025
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical, Travel
Cooley Dickinson Hospital
07.2024 - 04.2025
Registered Nurse, ICU / Med-Surg Tele (Staff RN), Local
Rhode Island Hospital
11.2023 - 02.2024
Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit (Float to Med-Surg), Local
Women & Infants Hospital
01.2023 - 06.2024
Registered Nurse, Med-Surg Telemetry, Travel
Encompass Rehabilitation Hospital
11.2021 - 12.2023
Registered Nurse, Rehab RN, Local
Golden Crest Nursing Center
12.2020 - 10.2021
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - BSN
University of Rhode Island
Associate Degree in Nursing - ADN
Community College of Rhode Island
Doctor of Nursing Practice - DNP-FNP Track
Franklin University