Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Languages
Timeline
Michelle Thompson

Michelle Thompson

Frisco,TX

Summary

Accomplished RN with a proven track record at Mayhill Hospital, enhancing patient outcomes through expert disease management and compassionate care. Skilled in clinical judgment and emotional awareness, significantly improved health satisfaction and wellbeing. Demonstrates leadership in interdisciplinary collaboration and patient advocacy, ensuring high-quality care and compliance.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

RN- Behavioral Health

Mayhill Hospital
02.2022 - 09.2024
  • Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
  • Provided emotional support to patients during challenging times, fostering a sense of trust and rapport that contributed to better overall wellbeing.

RN

Texoma Medical Center
01.2019 - 02.2022
  • Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
  • Provided emotional support to patients during challenging times, fostering a sense of trust and rapport that contributed to better overall wellbeing.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.

RN- Case Manager/ Telehealth

Blue Cross/ Blue Shield
02.2015 - 01.2019
  • Managed support services and fostered communication among social workers, therapists, hospital staff, and patients.
  • Provided emotional support to patients coping with chronic illness or end-of-life decisions, fostering resilience during difficult times.
  • Navigated regulatory requirements effectively, ensuring proper documentation and compliance with relevant laws and guidelines.
  • Enhanced patient care by developing comprehensive care plans and coordinating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.

RN- Float Pool

St. Louis University Hospital
03.2005 - 02.2015
  • Educated patients on disease management and self-care techniques, promoting lifestyle changes for improved health.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
  • Provided emotional support to patients during challenging times, fostering a sense of trust and rapport that contributed to better overall wellbeing.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.

Nurse Instructor

Soar Health Services and Training
04.2000 - 01.2015
  • Incorporated evidence-based practices into lessons, guiding students in applying research findings to clinical scenarios.
  • Enhanced student understanding by incorporating clinical simulations and real-life case studies into lessons.
  • Tailored course materials to address the specific needs of each class cohort, optimizing content delivery for maximum comprehension and retention.
  • Organized guest lectures from experienced healthcare professionals, exposing students to varied perspectives within the field of nursing.

LPN

Fairfield Manor Skilled Nursing Facility
03.1998 - 01.2005
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
  • Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
  • Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.

Education

Master of Science - Nursing

Walden University, Minneapolis, MN
08-2024

MBA - Business Administration

Lindenwood University, Saint Charles, MO
01-2008
  • Honoree of Chi Sigma Beta
  • Honor Roll fall semester 2007. 2008

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

UMSL, St Louis, MO
01-2005
  • Dean's List 2004 and 2005
  • Honor Roll- Fall and spring 2004 and 2005

Skills

  • Basic Life Support
  • Clinical judgment
  • Compassion and Empathy
  • Discharge Planning
  • Quality Improvement
  • Health Promotion
  • Community health
  • Geriatric Care
  • Patient Care
  • Precepting
  • Patient Monitoring
  • Physical assessments
  • Staff Supervision
  • Nursing staff leadership
  • Patient Evaluation
  • Case Management
  • Professional Bedside Manner
  • High level of autonomy
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • HIPAA Education
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Family Education
  • Cardiac Care
  • Intravenous therapy
  • Long-Term Care
  • Wound Care
  • Emotional awareness
  • EMR / EHR
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • EMR Systems
  • ADL Assistance
  • Patient care planning
  • Diabetes management
  • Vaccine administration
  • Feeding pumps understanding
  • Hospice Care
  • Taking vitals
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
  • Tracheostomy Care
  • Emergency Response
  • Administering immunizations
  • Emergency Care
  • Telemetry monitoring
  • Critical Care
  • Emergency Procedures
  • Performing EKGs
  • Medical evaluation
  • Managing deadlines
  • Patient Discharge
  • Family advocacy
  • IV setup
  • Evaluations
  • Lab result interpretation
  • Home care
  • Treatment Planning
  • Collecting vitals
  • Proper catheter insertion/removal
  • Preventive health
  • Palliative care awareness
  • Maintaining privacy
  • Medication Distribution
  • Procedure preparations
  • Oxygen saturation standards
  • Data Collection
  • Medical Records Management
  • Coordinating referrals
  • Health screening
  • Home Health Care
  • Chart updating
  • Medical assessment
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Postpartum Care
  • Personal care needs
  • Intake and discharge
  • Hospice and palliative care
  • Relationship Building
  • Insulin medication assistance
  • Health and wellness expertise
  • Patient Relations
  • Diabetes and nutrition education
  • Hospice philosophy understanding

Accomplishments

    I achieved three degrees and developed a CNA school, I operated my business for fifteen years before selling it. I led a group of Nurses in a level 1 trauma hospital as supervisor, charge nurse and House supervisor for over 10 years. I also achieved great recognition working as a telehealth supervisor. I have never worked a day in my life. I love what I do and am so passionate about caring for others.

Certification

ACLS

BLS

CPR

NIH

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

RN- Behavioral Health - Mayhill Hospital
02.2022 - 09.2024
RN - Texoma Medical Center
01.2019 - 02.2022
RN- Case Manager/ Telehealth - Blue Cross/ Blue Shield
02.2015 - 01.2019
RN- Float Pool - St. Louis University Hospital
03.2005 - 02.2015
Nurse Instructor - Soar Health Services and Training
04.2000 - 01.2015
LPN - Fairfield Manor Skilled Nursing Facility
03.1998 - 01.2005
Walden University - Master of Science, Nursing
Lindenwood University - MBA, Business Administration
UMSL - Bachelor of Science, Nursing
Michelle Thompson