MICHELLE WHITESIDE
GRAND BLANC,US
Summary
Charge nurse with deep expertise in maternal care and clinical leadership. Demonstrates strong capabilities in fetal monitoring, care coordination, and team mentorship. Committed to improving patient safety and health education while driving workflow efficiencies in high-pressure environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Antenatal Testing/MFM
Corewell Health Farmington Hills
Farmington Hills, MI
03.2018 - Current
- Monitored fetal heart rate patterns to assess fetal well-being and detect potential complications.
- Monitored patient's vital signs and collected urine and lab samples to support timely clinical decision-making.
- Proficient in OB ultrasound, BPP, AFI and MVP
- Worked closely with physicians to coordinate care.
- Coordinated patient appointment scheduling to enhance clinic efficiency and reduce patient wait times.
- Antenatal, labor and postpartum education
Registered Nurse
Corewell Health Farmington Hills
Farmington Hills, US
03.2013 - Current
- Monitored fetal heart rates and assessed maternal vital signs, fetal heart tones and patient labs ensuring timely interventions during labor and delivery triage
- Utilize fetal monitoring to address complications early, ensuring timely interventions.
- Collaborate with teams to enhance maternal care, improving patient satisfaction.
- Assisted in the delivery of newborns by providing support to the mother during labor and delivery process.
- Develops patient education, conducts childbirth programs, and leads hospital tours
- Mentors new staff, chairs Professional Nursing Council, improving team collaboration.
- Served as charge nurse responsible for triage in fast-paced labor and delivery unit.
Education
ULTRASOUND CERTIFICATION -
Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, PA01-2019
ASSOCIATE DEGREE - NURSING
Henry Ford Community College
Dearborn, MI05-2012
Skills
- Antenatal Testing
- Fetal Monitoring
- OB ultrasound
- Diagnostic Procedures
- Fetal assessment
- Emergency Response
- Patient Safety
- Care Coordination
- Patient Advocacy
- Patient triage
- Workflow Optimization
- Critical Thinking
- Team Leadership
- Clinical Leadership
- Mentoring
- Team Collaboration
- Collaborative teamwork
- Problem solving
- Complex situation handling
- Effective communication
- Employee development
- Patient Education
Accomplishments
- Lead charge nurse, enhancing team performance and patient care in labor and delivery.
- Mentor new staff, chair Professional Nursing Council, improving team collaboration.
- Develop patient education, conduct childbirth programs, and lead hospital tours.
- Optimize emergency protocols, reducing response time and ensuring patient safety.
- Direct prenatal diagnostics, ensuring accurate risk assessments for high-risk pregnancies.
- Conduct antenatal tests, ensuring maternal-fetal health and precise documentation.
- Collaborate with teams to enhance maternal care, improving patient satisfaction.
- Utilize fetal monitoring to address complications early, ensuring timely interventions.
- Educate expectant mothers on prenatal health, fostering informed decision-making.
Timeline
Antenatal Testing/MFM
Corewell Health Farmington Hills
03.2018 - Current
Registered Nurse
Corewell Health Farmington Hills
03.2013 - Current
ULTRASOUND CERTIFICATION -
Thomas Jefferson University
ASSOCIATE DEGREE - NURSING
Henry Ford Community College