Noretta Michalski
Murray,PA
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering over 25 years of patient-facing experience. Addresses patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Voices For Independence
09.2024 - Current
- Administered medications and performed routine health assessments for diverse patient populations.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Monitored vital signs and documented patient progress in electronic health records.
- Educated patients and families on medical procedures, treatments, and self-care strategies.
- Annual QuantiFERON monitoring.
- Employee training.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Apple Blossoms Senior Living
04.2024 - 09.2024
- Assisted in managing daily operations of nursing unit to ensure efficient patient flow.
- Supported infection control measures by adhering to protocols and maintaining a clean environment.
- Communicated effectively with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive patient care plans.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Gateway Rehabilitation Center
03.2023 - 04.2024
- Trained new staff on best practices for patient care and safety procedures.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Administered controlled narcotics and monitored outcomes.
Licensed Practical Nurse/Counselor
Pittsburgh Job Corps
05.2022 - 01.2023
- Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs to ensure optimal health outcomes.
- Educated students on health management and active lifestyles in both individual and group settings. Counseled students facing young adult obesity.
- Assist physician during initial physicals and student visits.
- Maintained legal documentation with charting and record keeping.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Prime Care Medical
04.2022 - 05.2021
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, assist Dentist during clinic hours and other nursing procedures in a correctional setting.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Delivered culturally competent care that respected diverse patient populations'' unique values, beliefs, and traditions.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining accurate documentation of patient data.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Pathway to Care and Recovery
10.2020 - 02.2021
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Completed initial interviews and assessments with potential clients.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Wesley Spectrum Services
11.2017 - 09.2020
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Assisted physicians during patient visits by obtaining vital signs, transcribing orders.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Gathered urine specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Managed MAT, (Medicated assisted treatment) program, scheduling appointments and administering injections.
- Counseled individuals with addiction.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork through active participation in unit meetings, performance improvement initiatives, and collaborative problem-solving efforts.
Licensed Practical Nurse/Drug and Alcohol Counselor
Gateway Rehabilitation Center
12.2006 - 11.2017
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Screen and assess clients for appropriate level of care in a Drug & Alcohol setting.
- Conduct individual, family and group counseling with teens and adults.
- Monitored patient vital signs, documenting changes in electronic health records.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and preventive care practices.
- Provided compassionate support to patients, enhancing their emotional well-being during recovery.
- Administer medication, (oral, injection, sublingual and inhalation).
- Transcribe orders into EMR.
Education
Master of Arts -
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, Pennsylvania, PA01-2006
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Point Park University
Pittsburgh, PA06-2003
Associate of Arts -
Northern Fayette County Vocational-Technical School
Uniontown, PA01-1990
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Clinical documentation
- Geriatric care
- Clinical judgment
- Patient assessments
- Immunization administration
- Infection control
- Breathing treatments
- Health education
- Documenting intake
Certification
Good standing with Pennsylvania state Board of Nursing.
BLS
Home Health
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Voices For Independence
09.2024 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Apple Blossoms Senior Living
04.2024 - 09.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse
Gateway Rehabilitation Center
03.2023 - 04.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse/Counselor
Pittsburgh Job Corps
05.2022 - 01.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
Prime Care Medical
04.2022 - 05.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
Pathway to Care and Recovery
10.2020 - 02.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
Wesley Spectrum Services
11.2017 - 09.2020
Licensed Practical Nurse/Drug and Alcohol Counselor
Gateway Rehabilitation Center
12.2006 - 11.2017
Master of Arts -
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Point Park University
Associate of Arts -
Northern Fayette County Vocational-Technical School