Michelle Russ
Midlothian,Texas
Summary
Highly skilled Nurse Supervisor with experience in overseeing nursing staff, coordinating patient care, and ensuring high standards of medical practice. Strong leadership skills with talent for training and mentoring nurses to improve performance and quality of care. Contributed significantly to previous workplaces through implementation of effective patient care strategies and fostering positive team environment.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Supervisor
Uplift Education
Dallas, Texas
07.2024 - Current
- Developed and implemented policies and procedures to ensure compliance with state regulations.
- Analyzed data related to nurse staffing levels, overtime hours worked, sick leave taken.
- Resolved conflicts between nursing staff members or between patients and families as needed.
- Conducted performance appraisals of nurses to evaluate their job performance.
- Assessed clinical competency of nursing staff on a regular basis.
Registered Nurse
Birdville Independent School District
Haltom City, TX
04.2023 - 07.2023
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Performed triage assessments of walk-in patients in a clinic setting.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
Registered Nurse
Waxahachie Independent School
Waxahachie, TX
08.2022 - 01.2023
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
Charge Nurse
ESC Region 11 Technology Annex Building
White Settlement, TX
02.2022 - 08.2022
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices
- Performed triage on all incoming patients and determined the severity of injuries and illnesses
- Mentored 35 nurses and nursing activities in 35 Schools by providing comprehensive nursing guidance and maintaining outstanding care standards
- Quickly responded to situations impacting the safety and security of the school environment, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control a
- Coordinated and tasked professional and paraprofessional nursing staff to maintain continuity of care
- Planned and implemented in-service educational programs that focused on safety and protocol adherence
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols to improve performance and safety
- Provided excellent care to patients with a variety of diagnoses and oversaw their treatment from start to finish
- Promoted an environment in which the patient and care team worked cooperatively toward objectives
- Served as a clinical resource to staff members in their daily activities
- Implemented new procedures and trained nurses and administrators
Case Manager/Commander/Registered Nurse
United States Army Reserve
Lawton, Oklahoma
02.2009 - 05.2021
- Assisted with legal, Board of Nursing, and legislative compliance
- Developed, implemented, and evaluated ongoing professional development designed to meet the competency needs of RNs and LVNs in districts
- Oversaw and managed 45 clinical and support staff in patient care activities while maintaining a high level of staff morale and professionalism
- Advocated for patients in my care and implemented prescribed treatment strategies using firsthand knowledge and clinical expertise
- In charge of 50+ Unit Personnel and 150+, during Field Exercises
- Directed collection, organization, and application of field intelligence and combat data to enhance troop safety and operational success
- In charge of equipment worth 2.3 million dollars when in a field environment
- 2 years of experience in Managed care of emergent, trauma, and surgical patients in a deployment environment, as well as Service Members during Medical Boards, transfers, and retention status
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures, including Diabetic Care and Specialized Healthcare procedures
- Diabetic Educator for School District in charge of instructing and certifying the competence of 80 Unlicensed Diabetic Care Assistants
- Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care for as many as 40-50 patients each day in high-volume Ambulatory setting
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care
- Managed quality care for patients with varied conditions, including Heart conditions, Seizures, ADD/ADHD, Diabetes, and Sickle Cell Anemia, as well as patients with Specialized Healthcare Concerns ( Tracheostomy/Ventilator, catheterization, etc
- )
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devisee well-coordinated treatment approaches
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring response and assessing for any adverse effects
Registered Nurse
Arlington Independent School District
Arlington, TX
08.2005 - 07.2017
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas
Arlington, TXSkills
- Chronic disease management
- Data analysis
- Disease prevention and intervention specialist
- Process improvement
- Telehealth Subject Matter Expert
- Utilization Review
Certification
Emergency Trauma Course, U.S. Army Emergency Trauma Course
Timeline
Nurse Supervisor
Uplift Education
07.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Birdville Independent School District
04.2023 - 07.2023
Registered Nurse
Waxahachie Independent School
08.2022 - 01.2023
Charge Nurse
ESC Region 11 Technology Annex Building
02.2022 - 08.2022
Case Manager/Commander/Registered Nurse
United States Army Reserve
02.2009 - 05.2021
Registered Nurse
Arlington Independent School District
08.2005 - 07.2017
Emergency Trauma Course, U.S. Army Emergency Trauma Course
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Texas
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