Michka-ann Roberts-Parris
Weldon Spring ,MO
Summary
Knowledgeable Registered Nurse with 10 years hands-on background caring for acute care patients and the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate within the interdisciplinary team in order to deliver safe, patient center care. consistently empathetic, actively listening and establishes rapport quickly with patients to deliver unbiased patient care.
Overview
2
2
years of post-secondary education
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
BJC Healthcare- St.Peters Hospital
City of Saint Peters, Missouri
09.2023 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses.
- Assessed patient conditions and updated nursing care plans.
- Coordinated treatment plans with physicians and hospital staff.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
Registered Nurse
Ssm Health St.Joseph Hospital St.charles
St.charles , MO
02.2023 - Current
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease, and coronary artery disease, ensuring adherence to best practices and optimal outcomes.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action, leading to timely interventions and improved patient safety.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, ensuring interventions aligned with treatment goals and addressing insurance coverage limitations.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Registered Nurse
CareRev
St.Charles , MO
06.2022 - 03.2023
- Monitored patient conditions by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings, and communicating changes in stability or acuity to the care team.
- Coordinated patient care throughout the admission and discharge process in a hospital setting.
- Educated patients and caregivers on wound management techniques, discharge plans, safe medication practices, and disease management strategies.
Registered Nurse
StaffDNA
Fort Wayne, IN
10.2022 - 12.2022
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Administered medications and IVs, performed catheter insertions, and managed airway for optimal patient outcomes.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Coordinated care for patients undergoing therapies and procedures to ensure continuity and quality of treatment.
- Assessed healthcare needs and treatment goals, connecting patients with appropriate providers for comprehensive care.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Registered Nurse Medical-Surgical Unit
Mindlance Health Staffing
Chillicothe, Missouri
04.2022 - 06.2022
- Administered medications and educated caregivers on side effects and contraindications to enhance patient safety
- Monitored conditions and delivered comprehensive support to achieve optimal patient outcomes
- Intervened and stabilized patients during emergencies with immediate first aid, CPR or advanced life support care
- Assessed and treated medical and post-surgical wounds using proper techniques to facilitate healing.
- Assessed patient needs and risk factors after careful interpretation of patient health history
- Facilitated quality care and seamless shift changes with meticulous documentation and charting practices
- Maintained accurate records and charted consistently in the EHR system.
Registered Nurse Medical-Surgical
Stability Healthcare, Mercy South Hospital
St.Louis, Missouri
11.2021 - 01.2022
- Led unit operations to ensure effective patient care delivery.
- Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health education and discharge support
- Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health education and discharge support
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Registered Nurse
SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. Louis
Bridgeton, MO
08.2020 - 09.2021
- Advised patients and caregivers on proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Implemented medication administration, IV therapy, catheter insertion, and airway management to ensure patient safety and comfort.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Collaborated with physicians to assess patients and deliver timely treatment, effectively managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Advised patients and caregivers on wound management and discharge planning.
- Collected blood and tissue samples for laboratory analysis in a clinical setting.
Registered Nurse
Select Specialty Hospital
St.charles , MO
06.2019 - 08.2020
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Educated patients, families, and caregivers on diagnosis, prognosis, treatment options, and disease management to empower informed healthcare decisions.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, ensuring interventions aligned with treatment goals and addressing insurance coverage limitations.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Managed comprehensive care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease, and coronary artery disease to enhance patient outcomes and quality of life.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Registered Nurse
Port Of Spain General Hospital
Port Of Spain , N/A
06.2013 - 01.2019
- Delivered didactic and clinical instructions to orient new and potential student nurses, enhancing their training effectiveness.
- Oversaw patient care throughout hospital stay, from admission to discharge.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Ensured quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions, contributing to improved patient experiences.
- Executed medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management, supporting optimal patient care and safety.
Education
Master of Science - Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Chamberlain University
St Louis, MO 01.2025 - 09.2026
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of the West Indies
Jamaica Mona Associate Degree - Nursing
SVG Community College Division of Nursing Educatio
St.Vincent And The Grenadines Skills
IV therapy
- Advanced assessment
- Lab result interpretation
- Performing EKGs
- Patient education
Infection control measures
Lab result interpretation
Performing EKGs
Personal Information
Title: Registered Nurse
Timeline
Master of Science - Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Chamberlain University
01.2025 - 09.2026
Registered Nurse
BJC Healthcare- St.Peters Hospital
09.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Ssm Health St.Joseph Hospital St.charles
02.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
StaffDNA
10.2022 - 12.2022
Registered Nurse
CareRev
06.2022 - 03.2023
Registered Nurse Medical-Surgical Unit
Mindlance Health Staffing
04.2022 - 06.2022
Registered Nurse Medical-Surgical
Stability Healthcare, Mercy South Hospital
11.2021 - 01.2022
Registered Nurse
SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. Louis
08.2020 - 09.2021
Registered Nurse
Select Specialty Hospital
06.2019 - 08.2020
Registered Nurse
Port Of Spain General Hospital
06.2013 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of the West Indies
Associate Degree - Nursing
SVG Community College Division of Nursing Educatio