Michelle Tindell
Hutto,TX
Summary
Driven Registered Nurse with 20 plus years of experience caring for patients within pediatric hospital setting. Smoothly deliver comprehensive patient care and delegate tasks according to patient needs and personnel skillsets. Dedicated to providing top quality care within multidisciplinary team environment who is hardworking and well-versed in primary care. Treats patients of all ages and specializes in delivering effective quality nursing care. Performs in stressful and crisis situations and interprets and applies policies and procedures with good judgment.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse PANDA/PAT Supervisor
Ascension Health Care DCMC
Austin, TX
06.2022 - Current
- Works closely with other leadership roles to ensure a seamless operation in the providing of patient care throughout all departments..
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Assigns day-to-day work activities; directs the functional and technical job performance of team members.
- In coordination with the unit manager, oversee the daily/shift workflow, staffing, orientation, training, and developing of employees.
- Promote and support a collaborative team approach in providing care.
- Respond appropriately to patients and families with knowledge of age specific needs based on scope of service of unit/department.
- Demonstrate a positive, supportive role when a change is being introduced and implemented
- Guide staff through various steps of change and positively reinforces their efforts
Registered Nurse PANDA Surgical Services
Ascension Health Care DCMC
Austin, TX
10.2008 - Current
- Assisted with patient surgery preparation by administering proper medication, monitoring patients' conditions and charting abnormalities.
- Communicated with patients and recorded vitals after surgical procedures to evaluate current health status.
- Accessed patient medical history, current medications and pre-procedure instructions to confirm adherence and respond to questions..
- Informed patients, family members and caregivers of physician instructions for post-operative at-home care.
- Determine staffing needs and schedule staff for optimal patient coverage and care ratios..
- Train and mentor new staff to hospital protocols, safety issues and regulatory compliance.
- Work closely with other charge nurses and manager to facilitate effective patient care while adhering to current safety standards and staffing needs.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
St. John of God Subiaco Hospital, Perth, Australia
06.2007 - 05.2008
- Prioritized nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reported patient status.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures..
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Provided care to pediatric, adult and geriatric patients during pre and post operative stages while identifying each patient’s age specific needs.
RN Charge Pediatric Hematology/Oncology CHOA
Seton Children’s Hospital of Austin (CHOA)
Austin, TX
07.2001 - 05.2007
- Emotionally supported patients receiving treatment by carefully listening and offering comfort.
- Expertly explained diagnoses to patients and discussed next steps for treatment and care in easy-to-understand terminology.
- Administered chemotherapy to patients as indicated by chart instructions given by each physician.
- Promoted kind, compassionate environment, utilizing active listening and effective communication skills for cancer patients receiving treatment..
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans..
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Oklahoma
Norman, OK05.2001
Bachelor of Science - Zoology
University of Oklahoma
Norman, OK05.1999
Associate of Arts -
Tulsa Junior College
Tulsa, OK06.1996
Skills
- Employee Supervision
- Patient Care Assignments
- Employee Work Scheduling
- Medication Management
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Decision Making
- Department Leadership
- Staff Scheduling
- Time Management
- Nurse Team Supervision
- Critical Thinking
- Patient Assessments
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Attention to Detail
- Procedure Assistance
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
Certifications
BLS certified - current
PALS certified - current
Certified Pediatric Nurse -current
Timeline
Registered Nurse PANDA/PAT Supervisor
Ascension Health Care DCMC
06.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse PANDA Surgical Services
Ascension Health Care DCMC
10.2008 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
St. John of God Subiaco Hospital, Perth, Australia
06.2007 - 05.2008
RN Charge Pediatric Hematology/Oncology CHOA
Seton Children’s Hospital of Austin (CHOA)
07.2001 - 05.2007
Associate of Arts -
Tulsa Junior College
Bachelor of Science - Zoology
University of Oklahoma
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Oklahoma