Michelle Wright
Summary
31 Years of Medical Experience as an EMT-Basic, EMT-Paramedic, and an RN with extensive experience at St Francis Healthcare Systems of Hawaii, excelling in case management and discharge planning. Known for clinical judgment and compassion, I enhance patient outcomes through effective care coordination and strong interdisciplinary collaboration. Proficient in patient assessments, care and committed to continuous professional development, alongside a Pain and Palliative Team.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Hospice Liaison/Case Manager
St Francis Healthcare Systems of Hawaii
04.2014 - Current
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Coordinated discharge planning efforts with social workers, case managers, and other multidisciplinary team members for smooth transitions posthospitalization.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
- Participated in professional development opportunities regularly to stay current on best practices in the field of nursing.
- Assessed patient conditions promptly upon admission to determine appropriate interventions and prioritize care needs.
Critical Care Flight RN
Hawaii Life Flight
05.2010 - 09.2016
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Airway management via ET Intubations, Non invasive measures such as CPAP, and BiPap. Ventilator management
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Managing Critical Medical patients and or Critical Trauma Patients on Ambulance and flight Transport via fixed and rotor wing.
Staff RN Tele/Critical Care Float Pool
The Queens Medical Center
2008 - 2010
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic
City and County EMS
1996 - 2008
- Enhanced patient care by efficiently assessing and addressing medical emergencies in high-pressure situations.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering appropriate treatments based on thorough assessments of vital signs, physical conditions, and medical histories.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- ACLS, PALS, Standing Order Protocols, and communicating with the Base station Physician, and providing RN Advisories.
- Advanced Airway Management
- EKG Basic, Intermediate, and 12 Lead Interpretation
- Continuously improved skills through regular training sessions, workshops, conferences, and staying up-to-date on industry best practices.
Education
School of Nursing
University of New York Excelsior
Albany, NY01-2007
Associate of Science - Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic
University Of Hawaii
Honolulu, HI01-1998
Skills
- Basic life support
- Clinical judgment
- Compassion and empathy
- Discharge planning
- care Coordination
- Case Management
Accomplishments
- Supervision - Headed onboarding process for new nursing staff As a Flight RN, and RN Liaison/Case Manager
- Supervised team of 8 staff members. Honolulu Base AirMed and Hawaii Life Flight
- Care Coordination, and discharge planning working with RN Case Managers, Social Workers, Staff RN's, and Pain and Palliative Teams primarily at Straub Medical Center, and Pali Momi as a representative of St Francis Hospice Division
Employee of the Year 2010 from Air Med Hawaii/Hawaii Life Flight
I received Employee of the year by nominations from my coworkers as well as management.
In 2019 I received The St Marianne Cope Award which is an Employee of the Year Award nominated by my RN Manager Patricia Domingo, and President and CEO at the time Jerry Correa
Timeline
RN Hospice Liaison/Case Manager
St Francis Healthcare Systems of Hawaii
04.2014 - Current
Critical Care Flight RN
Hawaii Life Flight
05.2010 - 09.2016
Staff RN Tele/Critical Care Float Pool
The Queens Medical Center
2008 - 2010
Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic
City and County EMS
1996 - 2008
School of Nursing
University of New York Excelsior
Associate of Science - Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic
University Of Hawaii
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