Michelle Zheng
New York,NY
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operating Room Registered Nurse
OCLI Vision
Astoria, NY
02.2025 - Current
- Delivered full-spectrum perioperative nursing care (pre-op, intra-op, recovery) for high volume ophthalmic surgical cases
- Assessed patient needs and prepared operating room for surgical procedures.
- Assisted surgeons during procedures by providing necessary instruments and support.
- Monitored patients' vital signs throughout surgeries to ensure safety.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient care and outcomes.
- Maintained a sterile environment within the operating room to reduce the risk of infection
- Implemented time-out protocols before starting surgeries, verifying correct patient identification and procedural details.
- Adapted quickly to changing situations in the operating room, utilizing problem-solving skills under pressure.
- Reduced postoperative complications through vigilant monitoring of patients during surgery.
Medical Surgical
Buffalo General Medical Center
Buffalo, NY
07.2024 - 08.2024
- Performed head-to-toe and focused assessments on patients.
- Provided post-op care including monitoring post-op vital and orders, setting up intravenous fluids, and monitored for potential complications.
- Administered medications including injections and intravenous fluids.
- Critical thinking utilized to anticipate any new orders and changes in care.
Maternity, NICU
Sisters of Charity Hospital
Buffalo, NY
03.2024 - 04.2024
- Conducted comprehensive assessments on both mothers and newborns.
- Assisted preceptor nurse in the administration of medications to mothers and newborns under supervision.
Wound Care
St. Joseph’s Advanced Wound Healing Center
Buffalo, NY
02.2024 - 03.2024
- Observed and supported the assessment of wounds and learned to evaluate size and depth.
- Participated in supporting preceptor nurse change wound dressings.
- Observed the multidisciplinary team to ensure quality patient care and treatment plans/outcomes.
- 60 Hours
Opioid Rehabilitation Center
Pathways
Buffalo, NY
01.2024 - 02.2024
- Learned and observed different socioeconomic factors contributing to health disparities and their impact on the community.
- Observed individual counseling sessions with counselors discussing patient progress, treatment plans, and potential follow-ups.
- Aided in distributing Methadone to clients from various socioeconomic backgrounds.
- 38 Hours
Pediatric Care
Oishei Children’s Hospital
Buffalo, NY
01.2024 - 02.2024
- Observed and performed health assessments of neonates and infants.
- Performed medication administration, diaper changes, and supported the psychosocial development of infants under the supervision of a licensed registered nurse.
Medical-Surgical (Older Adult and Adult)
Mercy Hospital of Buffalo
Buffalo, NY
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Administered medications including intravenous therapy, injections, and pain management under the supervision of a licensed registered nurse.
- Maintained therapeutic communication with clients at all times.
- Assisted in pre/post-operative care including preparation and monitoring signs of complications to facilitate recovery.
- Performed and documented accurate full head-to-toe assessments into the Epic EMR system.
- 240 Hours
Education
Accelerated Bachelor of Science - Nursing
D’Youville University
08-2024
Bachelor - Public Health
University at Buffalo, State University of New York
05-2023
Skills
- Computer Skills: Microsoft Office, Epic EMR
- Patient safety
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Critical thinking
- Patient communication
- HIPAA compliance
- Circulating nurse skills
- Operating room safety
Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin)
Professional Working
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Operating Room Registered Nurse
OCLI Vision
02.2025 - Current
Medical Surgical
Buffalo General Medical Center
07.2024 - 08.2024
Maternity, NICU
Sisters of Charity Hospital
03.2024 - 04.2024
Wound Care
St. Joseph’s Advanced Wound Healing Center
02.2024 - 03.2024
Opioid Rehabilitation Center
Pathways
01.2024 - 02.2024
Pediatric Care
Oishei Children’s Hospital
01.2024 - 02.2024
Medical-Surgical (Older Adult and Adult)
Mercy Hospital of Buffalo
08.2023 - 12.2023
Bachelor - Public Health
University at Buffalo, State University of New York
Accelerated Bachelor of Science - Nursing
D’Youville University