Mindy McDiarmid
Farwell
Summary
Caring, hardworking and service-oriented registered nurse with several years of experience. Well-versed in offering evidence-based, therapeutic care. Collaborative and motivational leader with expertise in training new nursing staff while providing top-notch service to patient populations.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Registered Nurse
Isabella Medical Care Facility
Mt Pleasant
09.2025 - Current
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team promptly.
- Administered medications according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Educated patients on health management and treatment options to promote informed decision-making.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Ensured compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices to enhance patient safety.
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Collaborated with health groups to develop and implement community health improvement programs.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Mymichigan Health
Midland
06.2022 - Current
- Provided direct nursing care to medical-surgical patients including assessments, treatments, medications and documentation of care.
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders and established protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create and implement patient-centered care plans.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported any changes to the medical team.
- Assessed, monitored and documented patient progress on a daily basis.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families, helping them navigate challenging healthcare situations.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives that aimed to elevate patient care standards.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized patient plans of care.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge instructions.
- Prioritized workloads according to urgency levels ensuring timely completion of assignments.
- Adhered to hospital policies and procedures while providing quality patient centered care.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining high standards of professional conduct.
- Promoted safe and calm environment for complex patients by keeping services, supplies and necessary equipment on hand.
- Demonstrated excellent interpersonal communication skills when interacting with patients, family members, physicians or other healthcare professionals.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Mid Michigan Community College
Harrison, MI 08.2020 - 12.2022
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient monitoring
- Patient education
- Care coordination
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- SBAR communication
- Quality improvement
- Critical thinking
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Patient advocacy
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Isabella Medical Care Facility
09.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Mymichigan Health
06.2022 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
Mid Michigan Community College
08.2020 - 12.2022