Michelle Turnage
Chicago,IL
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Loyola Medical Center, showcasing advanced critical thinking and compassionate patient advocacy. Expert in ventilation management and pharmacology, with a leadership role in supervising nursing staff. Achieved improved patient outcomes through effective collaboration and individualized care plans. Demonstrates emotional resilience and a commitment to ethical standards.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Midwest Nursing Agency
08.2024 - Current
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, and promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Provided stellar care to highly complex patients (ventilator, CRRT, swan gantz, pacemakers, post code blue patients, and withdrawal of care).
- Accurately administered medications, including IVs, and titrated infusions, safely, according to established guidelines while closely monitoring and managing life-support systems for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Used first-hand knowledge, and critical thinking skills to advocate for patients under care and implemented individualized patient care treatment strategies to optimize patient outcomes in high-pressure situations.
- Accurately documented all patient assessments, interventions, medications administered, and significant changes in patient condition in electronic medical records.
Registered Nurse
Loyola Medical Center
12.2022 - 07.2024
- Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to establish optimal care plans, resulting in improved patient satisfaction.
- Delegated work to nursing support staff and monitored performance to protect patients and maintain optimal care standards.
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing individualized care plans for critically ill patients.
- Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Addison, IL09-2022
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Northeastern Illinois University
Chicago, IL08-2016
Skills
- Proficiency in advanced cardiac life support, ventilation management, and pharmacology
- Leadership and supervising nursing staff In a charge nurse role
- Abilities to identify issues, delegate tasks, and find solutions
- Emotional Resilience and Compassion
- Maintaining ethical standards, respecting patient confidentiality, and advocating for patient needs
- Thoroughly observing patient conditions, identifying subtle changes, and accurately documenting information
- Physical Endurance
- Administer various complex medications, including IV drugs, analgesics, sedatives, and vasoactive agents
- Direct patient care
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Midwest Nursing Agency
08.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Loyola Medical Center
12.2022 - 07.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Northeastern Illinois University
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