Michelle Yeager

• Managed staffing needs by creating schedules, adjusting assignments based on patient acuity levels, and delegating tasks efficiently.
• Oversaw daily surgical scheduling to optimize operating room efficiency.

• Administered medications and treatments per established protocols, ensuring patient safety and adherence to care standards.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care, enhancing patient outcomes and satisfaction.
• Monitored vital signs and clinical symptoms, promptly reporting changes to physicians for timely interventions.
• Educated patients and families on health management strategies, fostering understanding of treatment processes.
• Acquired certification in chemotherapy administration through comprehensive coursework.

• Implemented infection control measures to maintain a safe environment.
• Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
• Assessed and adjusted surgical patient positioning to enhance safety and comfort throughout operations.

• Supervised nursing staff to ensure compliance with hospital protocols and patient care standards.
• Coordinated patient admissions, discharges, and transfers to optimize workflow efficiency.
• Developed staffing schedules to maintain adequate coverage during peak hours and emergencies.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
• Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
• Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
• Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.

Staff nurse and charge nurse on a cardiopulmonary telemetry unit with code team and medical ventilator experience.

• Administered patient care following established protocols and best practices.
• Monitored vital signs, reporting changes to medical staff promptly.
• Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care.
• Mentored junior nurses, enhancing team competency and efficiency in patient handling.
• Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
• Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
• Additional responsibilities: charging, Pre-testing, chart manager, and management of all supplies for the unit (perishable and non-perishable)

• Conducted thorough assessments of patient conditions, ensuring accurate documentation in electronic health records for continuity of care.
• Facilitated patient admissions and executed effective wound care strategies during routine visits. Improved patient outcomes through attentive care and support.
• Supported case managers in executing insurance case management and ensuring continuity of care.