Michelle Mae Virella

Accomplished Clinical Nurse with a proven track record at New York Presbyterian Hospital, adept in care coordination and quality improvement. Expert in resource utilization and clinical judgment, leading teams to enhance patient outcomes. Demonstrates exceptional ability in patient testing and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration for optimal health promotion.

• New York State Nursing License, Active
• Certified Medical-Surgical RN- BC, Active
• American Heart BLS for Healthcare Providers, Active

• Clinical Nurse 1, New York Presbyterian Hospital Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, New York, 08/01/21, Present, Led and supervised a team of nurses and supports staff, ensuring high standards of patient care, effective collaboration, adherence to hospital protocols in a fast-paced clinical environment., Managed daily patient flow and staffing assignments, optimizing resource utilization and communicating with interdisciplinary teams to develop appropriate plan of care., Support junior nurses and ancillary staff. Serve as a preceptor to new RNs.
• Rehabilitation Nursing Coordinator, Amsterdam Nursing Home Corporation, New York, New York, 01/01/10, 06/30/21, Promoted to Coordinator and serve as liaison between specialized rehabilitation therapists, Nursing Staff and Medical staff in assisting the development, implementation and evaluation of the rehabilitation plan for 409 residents.
• Charge Nurse, Amsterdam Nursing Home Corporation, New York, New York, 07/01/06, 01/31/10, Serve as a charge nurse caring for patients with life-threatening illnesses, including acute congestive failure, respiratory failure, stroke, orthopedic cases, and massive trauma.
• Per Diem Float Nurse, Holy Name Medical Center, Teaneck, New Jersey, 01/01/21, 02/28/23, Provided high-quality patient care across various departments (med-surg, telemetry, neuro, respiratory, ortho, and oncology) as a float nurse, adapting quickly to diverse patient needs and workflows., Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement care plans, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and adherence to hospital protocols and best practices.
• Nursing Supervisor (Per Diem), Upper East Side Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, New York, New York, 02/01/18, 01/31/23, Supervised LPN, RN and CNA staff at 479 bed facility with long-term care and acute rehab units., Developed care plans for residents with focus on safety and increased ADL functioning., Rounded with Physicians and assessed each individual patient to update medical and functional status.
• Registered Nurse – Primary Care Provider, Private Duty Nurse, New York, New York, 01/01/14, 03/31/14, Implemented holistic care for client with Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (CIDP)., Performed oral and nasal suctioning, administered medications and feedings via PEG tube., Operated BIPAP machines, cough assist machine, feeding pumps, flutter valve, and foley irrigation., Executed ROM exercises to improve muscle strength, turning and positioning, and total ADL assistance., Provide strong contributions as a key member of unit quality assurance program.
• Staff Nurse, New York Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, Brooklyn, New York, 08/01/11, 09/30/13, Provides direction and supervision of ancillary personnel, demonstrates professional judgement, uses problem solving techniques and time-management principles and delegates appropriately., Performs hands-on nursing care by utilizing the nursing process to achieve quality outcomes for patients., Coordinates nursing care activities in collaboration with other members of the interdisciplinary rehabilitation team.
• Staff Nurse, Madonna and Child Hospital, Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines, 07/01/02, 11/30/05, Delivered a complete range of RN services and expertise., Accurately obtained and documented patient history and medication lists, assessed individual conditions and needs., Prepared equipment and assisted physicians during patient examinations and treatments.

• Dedicated and patient focused Registered Nurse with proven expertise in acute patient care, staff development, rehabilitation and family advocacy.
• Exceptional capacity to multitask: manage competing priorities with ease while fostering delivery of superior patient care.
• Solid administrative and referral experience include admissions, assessment, treatment and education for a broad range of patients.
• Widely recognized as an excellent care provider.
• Demonstrated ability to forge, lead, and motivate outstanding healthcare teams that provide top-quality patient care.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills; superior accuracy in patient history, charting and documentation.