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Michelle Tucker

Milwaukee,WI

Summary

Dynamic nursing professional with strong clinical judgment and a focus on patient advocacy. Expertise in collaborating with surgical teams and mentoring staff to drive improved care quality and patient satisfaction.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse, PACU/Day Surgery

Ascension St Joseph Hospital
Milwaukee, WI
01.2025 - Current
  • Administered pre-operative assessments to evaluate patient readiness for surgery.
  • Collaborated with surgical teams to ensure seamless patient transitions and care continuity.
  • Monitored vital signs and responded promptly to changes in patient conditions during procedures.
  • Educated patients on post-operative care instructions, enhancing recovery understanding and adherence.
  • Monitored patients' vital signs and recovery progress post-anesthesia
  • Administered medications and treatments as per physician orders
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient care

Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit

Ascension WI
Milwaukee, WI
11.2009 - 01.2025
  • Monitored and assessed patient conditions using advanced medical equipment and protocols.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care strategies tailored to individual patient needs.
  • Mentored junior nursing staff in critical care procedures, enhancing team performance and patient outcomes.
  • Conducted thorough assessments, documenting changes in patient status to facilitate timely interventions and treatment adjustments.
  • Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Milwaukee Area Technical College
Milwaukee, WI
05-2000

Skills

  • Medication and IV administration
  • Direct patient care
  • Patient assessments
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification

Certification

  • PALS
  • BLS
  • ACLS

Timeline

Registered Nurse, PACU/Day Surgery

Ascension St Joseph Hospital
01.2025 - Current

Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit

Ascension WI
11.2009 - 01.2025

Associate of Science - Nursing

Milwaukee Area Technical College