Michelle J. Dillon
Saginaw,MN
Summary
QUALIFICATION SUMMARY Over fifteen years of experience working in the healthcare field developing excellent organizational and communication skills. Compassionate personality with a dedication of being fully present in order to best access the health and safety needs of patients. Excellent critical thinking skills by gathering and analyzing patient information, then responding to patient situations. Prioritizes necessary activities and delegates appropriately Strict adherence to hospital policies, JCAHO and HIPAA to provide exceptional care to patients.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Essentia Health - St. Mary’s Hospital, Medical ICU
Duluth, Minnesota
04.2017 - Current
- Works in 11 bed unit with intubated and ventilated patients, monitoring and reporting on conditions to maintain stats within optimal levels
- Collaborates with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Provides direct patient care to patients diagnosed with respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), Covid pneumonia, diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), sepsis and many other diseases to assess needs and determine best options for care
- Administers various IV infusions such as vasopressors, antihypertensives, antiarrhythmics, and treatments such as continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT)
- Manages JP drains and endotracheal tubes, orogastric, nasogastric, nasojejunal, chest, and peg tubes
- Monitors patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Coordinates nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Trains new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Registered Nurse
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital - PCU/Onc/Palliat Unit
Ann Arbor, Michigan
12.2015 - 03.2017
- Provided responsive, patient-centered care to up to seven adult patients per shift with wide ranges of illnesses and diseases
- Administered medications by all routes and with specialized equipment such as PCA pumps
- Competent in administering TPN, blood products, heparin and insulin drips
- Experienced with GI tubes, ostomies, straight cathing, clean and sterile dressing changes, trach care, end of life care, telemetry, oxygen therapy, soft/hard restraints, and lifting/transfer devices
- Skilled at accessing ports, starting IVs, performing venipuncture, and drawing blood from midlines, ports, PICCs and peripheral IVs
- Educated and provided resources to patients about medications, new diagnoses, diet and lifestyle changes
- Documented accurately patient’s physical assessments, interventions and significant events using EMR - Electronic Medical Records
- Completed one year Residency Program required for new nurses
Patient Care Technician
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital - Short Stay Unit
Ann Arbor, Michigan
06.2013 - 12.2015
- Prioritized care to up to twenty patients sent from ED, Surgery and Cath Lab
- Started and discontinued IV’s, performed venipuncture, catheter inserts, collected specimens and blood sugars
- Assisted with protocols for heart caths, post-surgery, helped with admits and discharges
- Obtained and documented weight, input and output from foleys and JP drains, applied oxygen, took and recorded vital signs
- Trained three new patient care technicians
Resident Care Assistant
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, Huron Woods
Ann Arbor, Michigan
06.2011 - 06.2013
- Assisted over twenty elderly residents per shift with daily ADL’s, managed showers, changed briefs, repositioned patients
- Provided pericare, checked vital signs, provided wound care
- Provided companionship to Alzheimer’s and dementia patients
Private Caregiver
Resident
Ann Arbor, Michigan
02.2007 - 02.2012
- Maintained accurate, daily journal measuring food intake/output.
- Performed wound care and documented detailed account of chronic wound.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patient to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nursing Program
Washtenaw Community College
Ann Arbor, MI12.2015
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Washtenaw Community College
Ann Arbor, MI05.2007
Skills
- Emergency Interventions
- Critical Care Nursing
- Endotracheal Intubation
- Pain Management
- Vital Sign Monitoring
- IV Administration
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse - Minnesota Board of Nursing - Expires: 01/31/2023 Lic# 245052-2
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) - Expires: 10/31/2023
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) - Expires: 01/31/2024
Two Daisy Awards
Awarded for providing outstanding care to my patients
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Essentia Health - St. Mary’s Hospital, Medical ICU
04.2017 - Current
Registered Nurse
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital - PCU/Onc/Palliat Unit
12.2015 - 03.2017
Patient Care Technician
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital - Short Stay Unit
06.2013 - 12.2015
Resident Care Assistant
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, Huron Woods
06.2011 - 06.2013
Private Caregiver
Resident
02.2007 - 02.2012
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nursing Program
Washtenaw Community College
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Washtenaw Community College
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