Michelle Watley
Foley,AL
Summary
Compassionate and perceptive LPN with 20 years experience in the healthcare setting, serving 10 years as an LPN. Diligent and devoted advocate for patient rights. Utilizes the critical thinking and communication skills essential to providing competent and dignified patient care.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN
South Baldwin Regional Center
01.2022 - 06.2023
- Educated patients and answered questions about health conditions, prognosis, and treatment
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Accurately recorded interactions in medical charts, documenting accidents and interventions applied.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
LPN/Office manager
Gulf Coast Medical Center/Women's Premier Obgyn
08.2013 - 07.2021
- Carried out gynecological tests and other pregnancy screenings
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
- Complied with operational requirements and supply management
- Trained new employees
- Maintained all log books and ensured compliance.
LPN Nurse Float Pool
Infirmary Health
08.2012 - 08.2013
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessed requests to identify the course of treatment
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to the interdisciplinary care team.
Travel LPN
Crenshaw Community Hospital
06.2023 - Current
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Increased efficiency in medication administration through proper organization of supplies and adherence to protocol during travel assignments.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing compassionate and comprehensive psychiatric care.
- Assisted in training new nursing staff members on protocols specific to psychiatric care settings.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Implemented individualized patient care plans.
- Conducted therapy for mentally ill patients in group and individual settings to assist patients in achieving normalcy.
Education
LPN -
Faulkner State Community College
Bay Minette, ALHigh School Diploma -
Manchester High School
Manchester, OHSkills
- Immensely skilled LPN with broad-ranging specialty experience; including family medicine, medical surgical, ob/gyn, pediatrics, geriatrics, psychiatry, emergency medicine, and critical care Gained invaluable experience assisting with minor surgical procedures, including skin biopsies/removal of various types of skin cancer lesions and laser/cryotherapy
Certification
- Licensed Practical Nurse, Alabama Board of Nursing, 08/2013
- Basic Life Support Certification, American Heart Association 6/7/23-6/2025
- CPI-Crisis Prevention Certification 10/12/23-10/12/25
Timeline
Travel LPN
Crenshaw Community Hospital
06.2023 - Current
LPN
South Baldwin Regional Center
01.2022 - 06.2023
LPN/Office manager
Gulf Coast Medical Center/Women's Premier Obgyn
08.2013 - 07.2021
LPN Nurse Float Pool
Infirmary Health
08.2012 - 08.2013
LPN -
Faulkner State Community College
High School Diploma -
Manchester High School