Misty Howiler BSN RN
Cambridge,OH
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Summary
Professional expertise and knowledge of 23 years in Nursing. Committed to leading highly effective teams to deliver exceptional patient care. Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with a progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Charge Nurse
Hickory Recovery / Behavioral
10.2023 - Current
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Coordinate nursing care on units through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Maintain accurate documentation of patient information, enabling informed decision-making among healthcare team members.
- Participates in quality improvement initiatives, contributing to best practices.
- Report findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and work with them to devise corrective actions for deficiencies
- Promotes a safe working environment by adhering to infection control policies and regularly reviewing safety protocols.
- Administer medications and treatment to patients and monitor responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Coordinate discharge planning, collaborating with patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure seamless transitions of care.
- Led shift handover meetings effectively communicating critical information about each patient's status and ensuring continuity of care.
- Supported patients through difficult diagnoses by explaining treatment options, risks, and benefits while addressing any concerns or questions.
- Lead quality improvement initiatives, identifying areas for improvement and implementing changes to enhance patient care delivery.
Registered Nurse (RN)
Cedar Ridge Behavioral Health Solutions
02.2022 - Current
- Currently PRN Status
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
Charge Nurse
American Renal Dialysis Center
01.2023 - 10.2023
- Chronic Dialysis
- Led shift handover meetings effectively communicating critical information about each patient''s status ensuring continuity of care.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by actively participating in unit meetings, sharing ideas to improve efficiency or address ongoing challenges faced by colleagues.
Registered Nurse (RN)
SEORMC
06.2001 - 06.2022
- Medical -surgery RN, Critical CARE RN WITH DIALYSIS EXPERIENCE 5 years, Endoscopy, Wound care, Telemetry, Oncology, Case management, Provided direct care of up to 6 patients per shift, Triaged patients, Carried out the care plan planning, Directed and managed critical care patients, Monitored and documented patient's vitals, Administered cardiac drips and injections, Provided education and discharge instructions
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assisted in training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
Registered Nurse - oncology nurse navigator
Seormc
06.2020 - 02.2022
- Responsibilities case management - new breast cancer diagnosis, mobile mammogram community outreach, American Cancer Society 'Returned to Screening' grant writing and participation, Collaboration with NAPBC AND COC for standard accreditations, Research for American cancer society - grant writing, Endoscopy, med surgical nursing experience, emergent nursing, chemotherapy certification, Acls, certified.
Therapeutic Support Staff
Crossroads Counseling Services
09.1995 - 07.1998
- Women's Chemical Dependency Residential Treatment Facility
- Improved clients'' daily living skills by guiding them in areas such as personal hygiene, communication, and social interactions.
- Created a safe, non-judgmental environment for clients to openly discuss their emotions, challenges, and goals during therapy sessions.
- Conducted crisis intervention as needed to ensure safety and stability of clients in high-risk situations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
12.2018
- BSN
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing Science
08.2001
- ADN
Associate of Applied Science - Mental Health
09.1997
Skills
- Endoscopy (8 years)
- Hospital experience (20 years)
- EMR systems (23 years)
- Grant writing (2 years)
- Research (5 years)
- ICU experience (5 years)
- Dialysis Experience (5 years)
- Home Care (2 years)
- Behavioral health (6 years)
- Team Leadership
- Clinical Leadership
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Certified in CPR/AED
- CPI Certified - Crisis Prevention Intervention
- SANE Certified
- Wound Care
- Critical Care
- EMR Systems
Certification
- American Heart Association BLS provider
Renewal -01/01/2025
- Registered Nurse (RN), 08/01/2025, RN.296908
- Multistate RN License
Additional Information
- SANE-A (trained)- (Adult / Adolescent)
40 Hour Didactic SANE-A Class- completed August 2019
(Instructor Leslie Doerfler BSN, RN, SANE-A, SANE-P - Forensic Nursing Program, Cleveland Clinic- Completed October 19, 20 - 2019
- Speculum Exam 24-hour preceptor Kimberley Anderson AN women's health
OVMC Woman's Health, Cambridge Ohio 43725 (740)-439-9911
Completion - September, October 2019 - Observation of 6 adult / adolescent exams with evidence collection with Practicing
SANE Nurse Examiner Leslie Doerfler - Completion of 6 adult / adolescent exams with evidence collection with Practicing
SANE Nurse Examiner Leslie Doerfler - Human Trafficking Summit, Columbus Ohio January 2020
- Sane-A orientation completion March 2020
- Sane-A Exams, evidence collection utilizing Cortexflo photography
Affiliations
- Oncology Nursing Society
- IAFN Membership- Ohio Chapter
Timeline
Charge Nurse - Hickory Recovery / Behavioral
10.2023 - Current
Charge Nurse - American Renal Dialysis Center
01.2023 - 10.2023
Registered Nurse (RN) - Cedar Ridge Behavioral Health Solutions
02.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse - oncology nurse navigator - Seormc
06.2020 - 02.2022
Registered Nurse (RN) - SEORMC
06.2001 - 06.2022
Therapeutic Support Staff - Crossroads Counseling Services
09.1995 - 07.1998
Ohio University-Main Campus - Bachelor of Science, Nursing Science
Belmont College - Associate of Applied Science, Nursing Science
Belmont College - Associate of Applied Science, Mental Health
- American Heart Association BLS provider
Renewal -01/01/2025
- Registered Nurse (RN), 08/01/2025, RN.296908
- Multistate RN License
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