Michelle Strahota
Waukesha,WI
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and knowledge. Proficient in managing patient assignments, implementing interventions, evaluating outcomes and modifying plan of care if needed while providing high quality care. Years of experience with advocating for patient needs and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Dedicated and quality-driven RN with strong interpersonal skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff RN
Froedtert Hospital
Milwaukee, WI
02.2007 - Current
- Demonstrated expertise in the assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care.
- Administered prescribed medications and monitored patient reactions while ensuring accuracy in medication dosages administered.
- Monitored changes in patient condition and reported any significant findings to physicians or other healthcare professionals immediately.
- Educated patients and families on disease prevention, treatment plans, and post-hospitalization needs.
- Served as preceptor for new nurses orienting them on proper procedures related to assessment techniques and documentation practices.
- Acted as a resource person for colleagues seeking clarification and assistance when dealing with complex cases or unfamiliar procedures.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized plans for each patient's care.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
MATC
Milwaukee, WI12-2006
Skills
- Inpatient Medical/Surgical Nursing experience for 17 years
- BLS certification
- Shift Coordinator
- Preceptor
Accomplishments
- 2012 Professional Nursing Excellence Award Recipient
- Level 3 PDP recipient in 2012 and 2022
- 2019 Daisy Award Nominee
- Recipient of Good Catch Award 2019
- 2020 and 2021 Professional Nursing Clinical Preceptor Award Nominee
- 2023 Professional Nursing Clinical Preceptor Award Recipient
Certification
- CMSRN since 2011
Affiliations
- Shift Coordinator since 2008
- Preceptor since 2008
- Formal RN Mentor to new nurses
- Practice council member and former chair of Pain Resource Professional (PRP) council
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Staff RN
Froedtert Hospital
02.2007 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
MATC