MICHELLE VELLOS
Fort Myers,FL
Summary
Registered Nurse with charge nurse leadership, bilingual communication, and broad acute care experience across ortho, med-surg, and PCU units. Known for coordinating teams, documenting in EPIC, administering medications, completing admissions and discharge planning, and educating patients and families to support continuity of care.
Overview
1
1
Certification
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse
Lee Health- Lee Memorial Hospital and Gulf Coast Medical Center
01.2024 - Current
- Direct, mentor and schedule staff members.
- Promoted and restored patient health by coordinating comprehensive management of patient care.
- Collaborates with physician and other multidisciplinary staff to implement patient care.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated short-term and long-term patient care.
- Maintained accurate and complete patient health care records and reports utilizing EPIC.
- Provided total patient care focusing on optimum healthcare through successful communication with healthcare colleagues, CNA's Therapists, physicians.
- Implemented physician orders successfully and in a timely manner.
- Communicated effectively with Doctors and Physician Assistance for any further care, assistance, or emergencies.
- Administered medications (Oral, Intravenous, Topical) and successfully reported medication side effects
- Monitored, recorded, and documented vital signs, symptoms, needs, and continuity of care.
- Completed admissions and discharge documents for patients.
- Effectively communicated and interacted with Hospice personnel concerning patient wellbeing and continuity or end of life care.
- Advocated for patients by educating them and their families on care plans and health management strategies.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Performed triage on patients and determined the severity of injuries and illnesses and emergencies.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared and documented for lab testing.
- Managed patient care from admission to discharge, conducting assessments, developing care plans, providing health education, and facilitating discharge support for over 25 patients daily.
- Delivered a high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and care and pain management.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Travel Registered Nurse
LRS Healthcare
03.2022 - 11.2023
- Coordinated patient care from admission to discharge, conducting assessments, developing care plans, delivering health education, and offering discharge support for over 25 patients daily.
- Provided comprehensive care to patients with diverse diagnoses, overseeing treatment from initiation to completion and fostering positive patient outcomes.
- Delivered a high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and care and pain management.
- Assessed, planned, Implemented and Evaluated short-term and long-term patient care.
- Implemented physician orders successfully and in a timely manner.
- Monitored, recorded, and documented vital signs, symptoms, needs, and continuity of care.
- Maintained accurate patient healthcare records and reports using EPIC and Meditech, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Administered medications (Oral, Intravenous, Topical) and successfully reported medication side effects
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Performed triage on patients and determined the severity of injuries and illnesses and emergencies.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared and documented for lab testing.
- Provided total patient care focusing on optimum healthcare through successful communication with healthcare colleagues, CNA's Therapists, physicians.
- Acted as a patient advocate and provided education on healthcare options and resources.
- Effectively communicated and interacted with Hospice personnel concerning patient wellbeing and continuity or end of life care.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Assisted multiple units including ortho, med surge, and pcu to support patient care continuity.
- Completed admissions and discharge documents for patients.
Registered Nurse
Signature Healthcare At College
02.2020 - 02.2022
- Assessed, planned, Implemented and Evaluated short-term and long-term patient care.
- Implemented physician orders successfully and in a timely manner.
- Communicated effectively with doctors and physician assistants to coordinate patient care and respond promptly to emergencies.
- Administered medications (Oral, Intravenous, Topical) and successfully reported medication side effects
- Monitored, recorded and Documented vital signs, symptoms, needs, and continuity of care.
- Effectively communicated and interacted with Hospice personnel concerning patient wellbeing and continuity or end of life care.
- Advocated for patient rights and provided education on care processes.
- Delivered high-quality care to patients with diverse diagnoses, managing comprehensive treatment plans from initiation to completion.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Performed triage on patients and determined the severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharging support to provide comprehensive care to over 20 patients daily.
- Delivered a high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and care and pain management.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Clear, concise and effective Communication with pharmacy, technicians and other healthcare personnel.
Activity Assistant
Fort Myers Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
03.2018 - 01.2020
- Facilitated residents' development of interpersonal relationships, social skills, mental abilities, and confidence through tailored activities.
- Developed and implemented adaptable activity strategies to engage participants of varying ability levels.
- Coordinated and led off-site activities, ensuring safe and enjoyable excursions for residents.
- Assist with development and implementation of activities in a skilled nursing home setting.
- Documented preferences and helped develop relevant activities.
Registered Nurse
Northern Regional Hospital, Ministry of Health
04.2017 - 12.2017
- Assessed, planned, Implemented and Evaluated short-term and long-term patient care.
- Implemented physician orders successfully and in a timely manner.
- Administered medications (oral, intravenous, topical) and reported medication side effects to enhance patient safety.
- Supported patients as advocates and educators in understanding care processes.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Performed triage on all incoming patients and determined the severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Managed comprehensive care from admission to discharge, encompassing patient assessments, care planning, health education, and discharge support for over 20 patients daily.
- Delivered a high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
- Educated patients, families, and caregivers on diagnosis, treatment options, and disease management to empower informed health decisions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Belize
Hummingbird Ave,City Of Belmopan06-2016
Associate of Arts and Science -
Corozal Junior College
Joseito Layout, Corozal Belize06-2011
High School Diploma -
Corozal Community College
06-2009
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Vital sign monitoring
- Medication administration
- Intravenous therapy
- Catheter insertion and removal
- NG tube insertion and removal
- Wound care
- Rehabilitation Experience
- Surgical care experience
- Senior Living experience
- Care coordination
- Discharge coordination
- Clinical documentation
- Documentation accuracy
- Epic charting
- Team collaboration
- Patient-centered care
- Patient advocacy
- Effective communicator
- Adapts under pressure
- Proactive
- Ability to work Independently
- Prioritizing Tasks
- Detail-oriented
- Nurse leadership
- Microsoft Office
- Wound care
- Microsoft Office
Certification
- BLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse
Lee Health- Lee Memorial Hospital and Gulf Coast Medical Center
01.2024 - Current
Travel Registered Nurse
LRS Healthcare
03.2022 - 11.2023
Registered Nurse
Signature Healthcare At College
02.2020 - 02.2022
Activity Assistant
Fort Myers Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
03.2018 - 01.2020
Registered Nurse
Northern Regional Hospital, Ministry of Health
04.2017 - 12.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Belize
Associate of Arts and Science -
Corozal Junior College
High School Diploma -
Corozal Community College