Michelle York
Jacksonville,Il
Summary
Please accept my application for the Registered Nurse position at The Illinois School for the Hearing Impaired. I am both interested and enthusiastic to apply as your job requirements align well with my career interests.
Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Tech II
Emergency Department
05.2014 - 01.2017
- I have 10 years’ experience working in the field of health care, first as a Tech II in the Emergency Department and then promoted to my current position of Registered Nurse in January 2018, also in the Emergency Department.
- The diverse skills I have acquired in my years of work in the Emergency Department and Police Department would transition well to your open professional nursing position.
- Maintained a safe work environment by strictly adhering to established safety protocols and guidelines.
- Trained new technicians on standard operating procedures, ensuring consistency across the team.
Registered Nurse
Emergency Department
01.2017 - 05.2024
- Promoted to position of Registered Nurse in January 2018, also in the Emergency Department.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- 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.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Correctional Nurse
Genie Healthcare
06.2024 - Current
- Promoted a safe environment for both staff and inmates by adhering to institutional policies regarding contraband control, safety measures, and crisis intervention techniques.
- Provided emergency care to inmates by responding promptly to medical emergencies within the facility.
- Educated inmates about their health conditions and self-care routines for better disease management.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized care plans for each inmate.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Delivered compassionate nursing care while maintaining professional boundaries and upholding ethical standards within the prison setting.
- Increased patient satisfaction rates through active listening, empathy, and timely resolution of grievances or concerns expressed by inmates regarding their healthcare experience.
- Served as a mentor and preceptor to new nursing staff members, contributing to their professional growth and development within the specialized field of correctional nursing.
- Stabilized prisoners suffering from falls, stab wounds or other injuries prior to hospital transfer.
- Complied with all security regulations within prison system and administered care in safest possible environment.
- Performed mental health evaluations when warranted and recommended patients to therapists.
- Safeguarded medication administration process by adhering to stringent security procedures and regulations specific to correctional facilities.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lincoln Land Community College
Springfield, IL01-2017
Skills
- Ability to administer medications and monitor patients for reactions or side effects
- Accuracy in documenting patients’ medical information and vital signs while upholding continuous quality improvement standards
- Accomplished in interacting with a diverse patient population, utilizing exceptional client skills
- Capacity to consult and collaborate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans
- Ability to analyze problems and create workable solutions using logic and reasoning
- Works Well Under Pressure
- Multitasking and organization
Certification
- BLS Certified
Timeline
Correctional Nurse
Genie Healthcare
06.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Emergency Department
01.2017 - 05.2024
Tech II
Emergency Department
05.2014 - 01.2017
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lincoln Land Community College
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