Rebecca Michels
Mullica Hill,NJ
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Children's Hospital Of Philadelphia, CHOP
07.2022 - Current
- Supported healthy working environment, adhering to patient safety protocol, complying with hospital policies and maintaining situational awareness.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Managed monthly Point of Care Quality Control, as well as provide education and yearly reevaluation for staff to maintain competency.
Clinical Nurse Expert
Children's Hospital Of Philadelphia, CHOP
02.2014 - 06.2022
- Orientation Coordinator for Sedation/Radiology Department.
- Evaluated nursing staff's performance and developed education programs and professional development opportunities to improve individual and team competencies, clinical knowledge and delivery of care.
- Oversaw training, staffing and education of all nurses and ancillary staff hired in Sedation/Radiology Department.
- Coordinated and instructed mandatory monthly SIM training sessions for all nurses in Sedation/Radiology.
- Monitored clinical staff performance and provided feedback.
- Conducted daily rounds with physicians to coordinate daily operations, to optimize the flow and care of patients requiring sedation/anesthesia for radiology imaging.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Children's Hospital Of Philadelphia, CHOP
08.2000 - 02.2014
- Coordinated strategies and orders of different disciplines to provide patients' with exceptional care.
- Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
- Worked with physicians and nursing staff to develop treatment protocols addressing patients' current symptom presentation as well as underlying conditions.
- Managed patient flow effectively through timely placements upon admission as well as coordinating smooth transfers and discharges.
- Supported needs of medically complex patients with skilled nursing care.
Education
Master of Science - Education
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ05.2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
New Brunswick, NJ05.2000
Skills
- Nursing Staff Leadership
- Precepting
- Intake and Discharge
- Family Education
- Charge Nurse
- Quality Controls
- Electronic Charting Expertise
- Conflict Resolution
Accomplishments
- Human Resources - Assisted in new hire process by calling and scheduling appointments with candidates, filling out required paperwork and preparing new hire manuals.
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- BLS
- ACLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Children's Hospital Of Philadelphia, CHOP
07.2022 - Current
Clinical Nurse Expert
Children's Hospital Of Philadelphia, CHOP
02.2014 - 06.2022
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Children's Hospital Of Philadelphia, CHOP
08.2000 - 02.2014
Master of Science - Education
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
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