Nichelle Knox
Detroit,MI
Summary
Peri-operative and Employee Health staff nurse with over two decades of specialized experience in peri-operative surgical care and employee health management. Committed to advancing healthcare practices and patient outcomes through innovative care strategies. Also, delivering impactful support and fostering team collaboration to meet dynamic needs. Reliable and adaptable, with focus on effective communication and problem-solving.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Employee Health Staff Nurse
Corewell Health
06.2022 - Current
- Kept work areas clean, stocked, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
- Completed employee health visits per organization policy and department protocols. Including maintaining and insuring confidentiality of employee /patient information and medical records.
- Performs bloodborne pathogens exposure assessment , treatment, and follow-up.
- Participates in preventive screening programs for TB, and administering Influenza, and other vaccinations.
- Responded sensitively and competently to service customers with diverse cultural backgrounds.
- Developed strong relationships with clients and staff through consistent communication and attentive customer service, resulting in increased overall satisfaction.
Pre-Surgical Screening Staff Nurse
Henry Ford Health St John Hospital
07.2020 - Current
- Assessing a patient's health status prior to surgery
- Reviewing medical history, allergies, and medications.
- Facilitating necessary, physician surgical clearances, pre-operative labs and tests, including ERAS protocols
- Providing pre-operative instructions.
- Addressing concerns of the patient and ensuring the patient is adequately prepared for surgery.
- Minimizing potential patient risks by identifying potential risk or complications.
Peri-Operative Nurse -POH/PACU Staff Nurse
Ascension St John Hospital
02.1998 - 07.2024
- Proficiently assess and provide comprehensive care to patients before and after surgery.
- Skillfully maintain a patent airway postoperatively and manage pain, while effectively addressing co-morbidities impacting patient outcomes.
- Performed routine assessments and evaluations to identify patient health issues, guiding appropriate interventions and care strategies.
- Educated patients and families on health management, promoting understanding of treatment options and preventive measures.
Assistant Clinical Leader -PACU
Beaumont Hospital, Troy
09.2007 - 03.2019
- Championed patient-centered care principles, fostering an environment where patients were treated with dignity, respect, and compassion while receiving individualized attention tailored to their specific needs.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement within the clinical setting by encouraging staff members to engage in ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
- Streamlined workflow processes to increase efficiency, resulting in reduced wait times for patients and reducing staff stress
- Assisted in supervision, orientation, training, mentoring, coaching and direction of clinical staff.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Nursing
University of Detroit Mercy
Detroit, MI06-2023
Skills
- BLS, PALS, and ACLS
- Experience with EPIC and Cerner
Timeline
Employee Health Staff Nurse
Corewell Health
06.2022 - Current
Pre-Surgical Screening Staff Nurse
Henry Ford Health St John Hospital
07.2020 - Current
Assistant Clinical Leader -PACU
Beaumont Hospital, Troy
09.2007 - 03.2019
Peri-Operative Nurse -POH/PACU Staff Nurse
Ascension St John Hospital
02.1998 - 07.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Nursing
University of Detroit Mercy
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