Miechelle Birt
Clermont,FL
Summary
Accomplished RN with solid history of managing complex caseloads and providing comprehensive support to diverse client populations. Proven ability to assess client needs and develop tailored action plans that drive positive outcomes. Demonstrated strong communication and problem-solving skills in high-pressure environments.
Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Women's Health Case Manager
Maniilaq Health Center
Remote
12.2023 - 11.2024
- Maintained accurate documentation on all cases, ensuring compliance with regulations and confidentiality requirements.
- Conducted thorough assessments of clients'' situations, identifying issues, goals, and necessary interventions.
- Monitored ongoing cases closely, adjusting case management strategies as needed based on evolving circumstances or new information.
- Enhanced communication between clients and providers through consistent follow-ups and progress updates.
Charge Nurse Out Patient Clinic
Maniilaq Health Center
Kotzebue, Alaska
01.2021 - 12.2023
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
- Optimized patient satisfaction through timely response to concerns and effective communication among staff members.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
- Served as a liaison between nursing staff, physicians, and management, fostering open communication channels among all parties involved in patient care.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Managed staffing schedules, ensuring adequate coverage while minimizing overtime expenses.
- Contributed significantly towards Joint Commission accreditation compliance through regular audits, staff education and process improvement recommendations.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives, contributing to the development of best practices within the department.
- Facilitated ongoing education for nursing staff through in-service training sessions and workshops on relevant topics.
- Conducted regular audits of nursing practices, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
RN Staff Nurse
Advent Health of Florida
Four Corners Free-standing Emergency Department
05.2019 - 01.2021
- Proactively identified potential patient safety risks, taking corrective actions to prevent harm or injury.
- Served as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers to facilitate clear communication and coordination of care plans.
- Provided compassionate and empathetic support to patients and their families during difficult situations.
- Maintained accurate and detailed records of patient assessments, treatments, and progress notes for seamless continuity of care.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management, promoting healthier lifestyles.
- Assisted physicians during medical procedures, ensuring accurate delivery of care as prescribed by the healthcare provider.
- Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a more cohesive and efficient team environment.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments upon admission to determine appropriate level of care required based on individual needs.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Coordinated patient discharge planning to provide post-discharge patient care, promoting healing and recovery.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
RN Staff Nurse
Advent Health Kissimmee
Emergency Department
05.2019 - 05.2019
- Proactively identified potential patient safety risks, taking corrective actions to prevent harm or injury.
- Served as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers to facilitate clear communication and coordination of care plans.
- Provided compassionate and empathetic support to patients and their families during difficult situations.
- Maintained accurate and detailed records of patient assessments, treatments, and progress notes for seamless continuity of care.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management, promoting healthier lifestyles.
RN Staff Nurse ED, Charge Nurse PCU
HCA Palms Of Pasadena Hospital
St. Petersburg, FL
11.2003 - 10.2018
- Proactively identified potential patient safety risks, taking corrective actions to prevent harm or injury.
- Served as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers to facilitate clear communication and coordination of care plans.
- Provided compassionate and empathetic support to patients and their families during difficult situations.
- Maintained accurate and detailed records of patient assessments, treatments, and progress notes for seamless continuity of care.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management, promoting healthier lifestyles.
- Implemented effective time-management strategies to optimize productivity while maintaining high-quality patient care standards.
- Managed complex wound care cases using advanced skills in assessment, dressing application, and infection control measures.
- Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a more cohesive and efficient team environment.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments upon admission to determine appropriate level of care required based on individual needs.
- Assisted physicians during medical procedures, ensuring accurate delivery of care as prescribed by the healthcare provider.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of nursing interventions, revising care plans as needed to ensure optimal patient outcomes and satisfaction.
- Reduced medication errors through meticulous administration and documentation of medications.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop comprehensive patient care plans, improving patient outcomes.
- Administered vaccinations and conducted health screenings for early detection of illnesses or diseases among patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans for optimal outcomes.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Participated in hospital committees to recommend quality improvement initiatives.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
- Coordinated patient discharge planning to provide post-discharge patient care, promoting healing and recovery.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Managed crises effectively, remaining calm under pressure while coordinating resources and directing appropriate interventions for optimal outcomes.
LPN Staff Nurse, ED
St. Anthony's Hospital
St. Petersburg, FL
04.2000 - 11.2003
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
LPN Staff Nurse Neuro Step Down Unit
Bayfront Hospital
St. Petersburg, Fl
03.1995 - 04.2000
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
LPN Staff Nurse, ICU
Centennial Medical Center
Nashville, TN
01.1990 - 03.1994
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
Staff Nurse Agency Relief
Upjohn Nursing Services
Memphis, TN And Nashville, Tn
01.1988 - 01.1990
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
LPN Staff Nurse, Float Team
St. Mary's Hospital
Russellville, AR
01.1986 - 01.1988
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
LPN Phlebotomist
American Red Cross
Little Rock, AR
06.1985 - 01.1986
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Excelsior College
Albany, NY07-2010
Skills
- Documentation proficiency
- Emotional awareness
- Patient support
- Staff education and training
- EMR / EHR
- Case Management
- Written and verbal communication
- Multitasking
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Problem-solving abilities
- Reliability
- Staff Supervision
Accomplishments
- Supervised team 10 staff members.
- Developed and implemented storage and equipment expiration tracking system per regulatory standard which led to highest inspection scores in the hospital.
- Implemented staffing rotations to increase teamwork focus on unit.
- Collaborated with management to implement changes in work flow to accommodate inclusion of Walk-In Clinic on unit, resulting in increased service to the community and patient satisfaction.
Affiliations
- ANA
Certification
EKG
ACLS, BLS, NRP
Daisy Award for Nursing Service 2021, 2022
2021 was given to all nurses in the facility for bringing to region through the Covid Crisis with few deaths and a high percentage of testing and immunization
2022 was given specifically to me for performance managing the Out Patient Department
Timeline
Women's Health Case Manager
Maniilaq Health Center
12.2023 - 11.2024
Charge Nurse Out Patient Clinic
Maniilaq Health Center
01.2021 - 12.2023
RN Staff Nurse
Advent Health of Florida
05.2019 - 01.2021
RN Staff Nurse
Advent Health Kissimmee
05.2019 - 05.2019
RN Staff Nurse ED, Charge Nurse PCU
HCA Palms Of Pasadena Hospital
11.2003 - 10.2018
LPN Staff Nurse, ED
St. Anthony's Hospital
04.2000 - 11.2003
LPN Staff Nurse Neuro Step Down Unit
Bayfront Hospital
03.1995 - 04.2000
LPN Staff Nurse, ICU
Centennial Medical Center
01.1990 - 03.1994
Staff Nurse Agency Relief
Upjohn Nursing Services
01.1988 - 01.1990
LPN Staff Nurse, Float Team
St. Mary's Hospital
01.1986 - 01.1988
LPN Phlebotomist
American Red Cross
06.1985 - 01.1986
Associate of Science - Nursing
Excelsior College
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