Michelle Stratton
Huntsville,AL
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional for 20 years, offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Nurse/PACU/Postpartum/Tele/Med Surg
Aya Healthcare
10.2021 - Current
- Delivered high-quality patient care during emergency situations, remaining calm under pressure and effectively prioritizing tasks according to urgency.
- Improved patient outcomes through careful monitoring and thorough documentation of vital signs, medical histories, and treatment plans.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Assessed patient conditions by taking vital signs and evaluating symptoms to determine appropriate treatment.
- Demonstrated adaptability in rapidly adjusting to changing unit assignments, consistently maintaining high-quality care delivery across various clinical settings.
Registered Nurse, PACU/Vascular Access Registered Nurse
Azura Vascular Care Atlanta
08.2017 - 09.2021
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
Registered Nurse/Case Manager
United healthcare/Optum health
05.2011 - 08.2017
- Perform team care nursing telephonically while assisting patients to make healthy medical and lifestyle changes
- Implement care plan for patients telephonically and in field
- Assess patient status and notify physicians of clinical changes
- Assist team in implementing patient's admissions/discharges instructions.
Registered Nurse Med/Surg/Postpartum/Neuro/Ortho
Piedmont Hospital/American Nursing Services/PHP
02.2008 - 05.2011
- Implement care for up to 6 patients per unit
- Assess patient status and notify physicians of clinical changes
- Implement patient's admissions/discharges.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Licensed Practical Nurse/ER
Northside Hospital
07.2004 - 02.2008
- Primary nursing to patients in emergent need
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
Licensed Practical Nurse, OB
Northside Hospital - Maternal Child Nursing
02.2003 - 02.2004
- Team nursing under the supervision of RN for 5-6 couplets on mother/baby unit
- Duties included IV therapy, pain management, postpartum/newborn assessments, and admission/discharge planning.
Licensed Practical Nurse/Med Surg
Northside Hospital
01.2002 - 02.2003
- Performed primary and team nursing on medical surgical floor
- Duties included routine medications, IV therapy, monitoring patients under care of RN.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
Education
LPN to RN bridge program -
North Georgia College and State University
Dahlonega, GA12.2004
Licensed Practical Nurse program -
J.F. Drake Technical College
Huntsville, AL06.2001
Skills
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Medication Administration
- Electronic Medical Records
- Medical-Surgical Nursing
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 7 staff members.
- Daisy award winner
Certification
- BLS
- NRP
- ACLS
Timeline
Travel Nurse/PACU/Postpartum/Tele/Med Surg
Aya Healthcare
10.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse, PACU/Vascular Access Registered Nurse
Azura Vascular Care Atlanta
08.2017 - 09.2021
Registered Nurse/Case Manager
United healthcare/Optum health
05.2011 - 08.2017
Registered Nurse Med/Surg/Postpartum/Neuro/Ortho
Piedmont Hospital/American Nursing Services/PHP
02.2008 - 05.2011
Licensed Practical Nurse/ER
Northside Hospital
07.2004 - 02.2008
Licensed Practical Nurse, OB
Northside Hospital - Maternal Child Nursing
02.2003 - 02.2004
Licensed Practical Nurse/Med Surg
Northside Hospital
01.2002 - 02.2003
LPN to RN bridge program -
North Georgia College and State University
Licensed Practical Nurse program -
J.F. Drake Technical College
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