Michelle Locke
Sewell,NJ
Summary
Dedicated Critical Care RN with over 7 years of successful experience in Medical, Surgical, Neuro and COVID ICU patient care settings, seeking transition into a Nurse Case Management Position. Solid foundation in collaborating and multidisciplinary communication, advocation, patient care plans, extensive medical and pharmaceutical knowledge and direct patient education.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
11.2020 - Current
- Adapted and traveled to multiple hospitals in need of skilled nursing for ICU, PACU and PreOP specialty areas
- Managed patients with acute Covid symptoms which included: educating, proning, medication management, ventilator operation, respiratory management and end life comfort
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare personnel to meet patient's individualized personal, physical, psychological and cognitive needs
- Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery
- Followed and maintained strict infection control policies and procedures
- Managed and treated influx of Behavioral health, Alcohol and drug abuse patients
- Surgical recovery and pain management
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
Perioperative Registered Nurse
Cooper Hospital
07.2022 - 07.2023
- Admitted, assessed and prepared ambulatory care patients for surgery in accordance with surgery center policies and individual patient needs
- Involved patient and support person in decisions affecting perioperative plan of care and rehabilitation process and evaluated patient progress toward attaining outcomes
- Supplied education regarding nutrition, medication, pain and wound management and expected response to operative or invasive procedure and assessed knowledge level of patient or designated support person
- Educated patients and loved ones regarding operating procedures, expectations, side effects and recovery process
- Assisted with or initiated emergency measures for sudden adverse development in patients with cardiac arrest, respiratory distress and shock
- Evaluated patient's level of pain, implementing effective medications and pain management techniques
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Planned, executed, directed and evaluated nursing care given to surgical patient through perioperative experience to promote highest quality and patient safety
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Jefferson Health New Jersey
06.2016 - 11.2020
- Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tubes
- Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders and diseases
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions
- Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals
- Immunized patients against communicable diseases such as Influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations
- Trained and mentored new RNs and student nurses on best practices, hospital policies and standard of care
- Perform blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes
- Assess and monitor of faucets of telemetry readings, perform EKGs and quickly inform ICU team on
- Stability or acute changes
- Proficient in peripheral IV placement, Lab specimens and interpreting diagnostic test and lab results
- Communicate and collaborate with primary care team to relay patients needs along with participate in
- Multidisciplinary rounds to implement and adapt individualized plans of care to restore patients' health and drive recovery goals
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches
- Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health
- Educations and discharging support to provide comprehensive care
- Assess and managed patients with broad range of diagnosis ranging from Sepsis, Stroke, renal failure, DKA, PE, MI, PNA, surgery, acute respiratory distress syndrome, COVID-19, CHF, COPD.
Office Manager/Registered Dental Assistant
Healthy Smiles Family Dentistry
05.2008 - 01.2016
- Managed budgets, appointment scheduling, employee and event itineraries and accounts to improve productivity initiatives
- Oversaw dental and office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving
- Assessed processes and procedures, complying with OSHA and HIPAA regulations
- Managed 4 employees with various personalities and from different cultures for 3 physician practice
- Performed general chair-side duties to assist with various procedures, including general, endo and oral surgery
- Prepared comprehensive radiological images, allowing supervisory dental staff to spot cavities, tooth decay and areas needing treatment
- Booked patient appointments and managed treatment details, insurance claims using industry-standard registration software.
Education
Bachelor of Science Nursing - undefined
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Camden, NJ2016
Bachelor of Health Science - undefined
South University
Savannah, GA01.2014
Skills
- Care planning and patient advocation
- Medication and IV administration/management
- Peripheral IV placement
- Neuro ICU expert
- SICU/MICU surgical recovery
- Patient education and counseling
- Infection Control
- Ventilator care
- Laboratory Testing
- Organization
- Customer service
- Team management
- Critical Care Nursing
- HIPAA Compliance
- Telemetry
- United States Air Force Veteran
Timeline
Perioperative Registered Nurse
Cooper Hospital
07.2022 - 07.2023
Travel Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
11.2020 - Current
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Jefferson Health New Jersey
06.2016 - 11.2020
Office Manager/Registered Dental Assistant
Healthy Smiles Family Dentistry
05.2008 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Science Nursing - undefined
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Bachelor of Health Science - undefined
South University
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