Michelle Winkler
Carlton
Summary
Registered Nurse with 5 years of dedicated experience in acute and rehabilitative care settings, excelling in interdisciplinary coordination and personalized patient care. Demonstrates strong communication and leadership skills, effectively precepting new hires and nursing students. Committed to delivering high-quality healthcare and fostering a collaborative environment to enhance patient outcomes.
Hardworking nursing professional bringing 5+ years of experience delivering exceptional care to 6/7 patients. Knowledgeable about care plan requirements and skilled at maximizing patient comfort and safety while meeting strict cost control standards. Well-organized and forward-thinking in managing patient needs.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Nurse, Hilo
Benioff Medical Center
01.2022 - 05.2026
- Administer patient care for 6-7 individuals, optimizing discharge and admission processes.
- Facilitate team communication, ensuring cohesive care delivery and enhancing patient satisfaction.
- Guide nursing students, fostering a supportive learning environment and skill development.
- Monitor vitals, coordinate care plans, and ensure timely interventions for improved recovery.
- Maintain detailed patient records, ensuring compliance and continuity of care.
- Monitored patient vitals and assessed conditions, facilitating timely interventions that led to noticeable improvements in recovery outcomes.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to create tailored care plans, enhancing treatment effectiveness and patient engagement.
- Fostered a nurturing environment for nursing students, enhancing their clinical skills and confidence through hands-on mentorship.
- Administered patient care plans and monitored vital signs to ensure optimal recovery outcomes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient treatment protocols and improve overall care quality.
Staff Nurse
Legacy Hilo Rehab & Nursing Center
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Monitored patient vitals and assessed conditions, facilitating timely interventions that significantly enhanced recovery outcomes.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to develop tailored care plans, strengthening treatment effectiveness and boosting patient engagement.
- Coached new nurses through bedside skills and charting in Epic, shortening orientation time.
- Provided comprehensive care to 20-30 patients, ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Assessed and documented patient conditions, facilitating effective treatment plans.
- Guided nursing aides and mentored new hires, enhancing team efficiency.
- Communicated with physicians on patient assessments, ensuring timely interventions.
- Managed care for 20-30 ICF & SNF patients, improving patient outcomes through tailored treatment plans and proactive health monitoring.
Staff Nurse
Lifecare Center of Hilo
08.2020 - 01.2021
- Provided compassionate patient care, fostering trust and comfort while enhancing overall patient satisfaction.
- Administered medications and treatments, achieving substantial improvements in patient recovery times and adherence to care plans.
Education
BA - Psychology & Sociology
University of Hawaii
Hilo, Hawaii08-2016
BSN - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT12-2021
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Hawaii Community College
Hilo, HI05-2020
Skills
- Patient Care
- Assessments
- Wound Care
- Communication
- Precepting
- Documentation
- Interdisciplinary Coordination
- Health Education
- Critical Thinking
- Team Leadership
- Conflict Resolution
- Emergency Response
- Patient Advocacy
- Time Management
- Direct patient care
- Patient education
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient safety
Affiliations
Shared Governance Secretary 2025
Certification
- Hawaii 98429 Expiration: 6/30/27
- Washington State RN61101436 Expiration: 10/28/2026
- Oregon 10053168 Expiration: 10/28/2026
- BLS Certified
- BLS Instructor
- ONS Chemotherapy Certified Jan 2024 – Oct 2025
Timeline
Staff Nurse, Hilo
Benioff Medical Center
01.2022 - 05.2026
Staff Nurse
Legacy Hilo Rehab & Nursing Center
01.2021 - 01.2022
Staff Nurse
Lifecare Center of Hilo
08.2020 - 01.2021
BA - Psychology & Sociology
University of Hawaii
BSN - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Hawaii Community College