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Work History
Education
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Michelle Wilson

Haines City,FL

Summary

Patient-oriented Nurse with 21 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with Cardiology specialty. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Gessler Clininc Baycare
08.2007 - Current
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.

Registered Nurse

Winter Haven Hospital
04.1997 - 01.2008
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
  • Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Polk Community College
Winter Haven, FL
05.2001

High School Diploma -

Haines City Senior High School
Haines City, FL
06.1989

Skills

  • Direct Patient Care
  • Patient and Family Advocacy
  • IV Drug Therapy Management
  • Staff Supervision
  • Patient Monitoring
  • Patient Discharging
  • Personal Care Needs
  • Oxygen Saturation Standards
  • Wound Care
  • Patient Education
  • Medication Distribution
  • Diagnostic Tools Knowledge
  • Medical Records Management
  • Intravenous Therapy

Accomplishments

Additional Information

ACLS certified

BLS certified

I have been checking pacemakers and defibrillators for 15 years. I am able to use programmers for Medtronic, Abbott / St. Jude, Boston Scientific and Biotronik.

Proficient in IV insertion

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Gessler Clininc Baycare
08.2007 - Current

Registered Nurse

Winter Haven Hospital
04.1997 - 01.2008

Associate of Science - Nursing

Polk Community College

High School Diploma -

Haines City Senior High School
Michelle Wilson