Mya Mitchell

Provide comprehensive nursing care to adult patients recovering from surgical procedures across various specialties as well as general medical care. Responsible for monitoring post-operative status, managing pain, preventing complications, and promoting patient recovery through critical thinking, clinical excellence and compassionate care. Utilization of the nursing process with strong application in assessment, planning, intervention and outcome evaluation. Providing patient an family centered care through communication and collaboration with various health care disciplines.

• Application of the Nursing Process
• Thorough assessment skills to identify changes in condition, notify providers and initiate appropriate interventions
• Provide holistic care and patient-centered care
• Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on acuity and individual needs
• Communication and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to optimize treatment plans for patients
• Active listening
• Medication administration and monitoring patient response for safety and efficacy
• IV insertion and management of infusions
• Drain and Tube placement and management
• Phlebotomy and lab collection
• Vaccine administration
• Infection control and disease prevention
• Advised patients and family on wound management
• Nutrition and Dietary management
• End of life care and support
• Identifying patient needs and resource coordination through case management, chaplain, and medical social work
• Skillfully manage challenging situations using de-escalation techniques
• Continued education to stay up to date on best evidence based practice and provide safe care to patients

• Assisted with activities of daily living by helping patients with bathing, changing clothes, eating, and daily hygiene tasks.
• Assisted with patient ambulation and use of mobility assistance aids to reduce risks.
• Observed and reported any changes in patient condition to proactively address potential risks.
• Demonstrated adaptability by working across various clinical units based on staffing needs or volume fluctuations within the hospital setting.
• Prepared and administered medications under RN supervision in accordance with established protocols.
• Provided emotional support to patients and families, facilitating more comfortable healthcare experience.
• Assisted in wound care for patients.
• Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
• Provided holistic nursing interventions for patients
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions
• Monitored patient vital signs and reported any changes to nursing staff.
• Documented assessments to provide accurate patient data within epic
• Collaborated with patient care teams provide safe and timely treatment.
• Applied and strengthened critical thinking skills.
• Used evidence-based practices to guide decision-making, resulting in optimal patient outcomes.
• Collected and monitored capillary blood glucose levels through.

• Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
• Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
• Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
• Stocked phlebotomy cart with appropriate supplies.
• Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
• Organized daily work based on collection priority.
• Monitored patients for reactions and verified sample quality.
• Promoted mission, vision and values of Bronson and trained new clinical staff in phlebotomy procedures.
• Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
• Spoke with patients to gather information for labs, reduce fear or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
• Worked in both outpatient and inpatient settings.