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Tidwell Michelle

Margate,FL

Summary

Dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse with extensive experience at AccentCare Hospice, excelling in medication administration and compassionate patient care. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective communication and clinical judgment. Skilled in vital signs monitoring and wound care, fostering a supportive environment for patients and families during critical times.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Licensed Practical Nurse

AccentCare Hospice
2022 - Current
  • 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.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • 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.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
  • Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
  • Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
  • Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
  • Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
  • Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
  • Ensured regulatory compliance by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining accurate documentation of patient data.
  • Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
  • Monitored patient reactions to medications and treatments, quickly addressing adverse reactions.

Licensed Practical Nurse

CSI Caregiver Services
2019 - 2023

Contineous Care Nurse.

Medication administration fir comfort towards end of life.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Sonata Senior Living
2019 - 2021

Wellness Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse

Manor Oaks Nursing Home and Rehab
2019 - 2020

Administration of medications, and skilled sets.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Affordable Home Health Care
2004 - 2019

In home care including assistance with ADL's.

Education

Diploma In Practical Nursing - Nursing

Medlife Institute
Lauderdale Lakes, FL
05.2017

Diploma - Bussiness

Dinthill High School
Jamaica In The Carribean
06.1987

Skills

  • Medication administration
  • Direct patient care
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Wound care
  • Compassionate care
  • Physical assessment
  • Clinical documentation
  • Geriatric care
  • Vital signs
  • Clinical judgment
  • Patient care
  • Patient assessments
  • Documentation accuracy
  • Medication dispensing
  • Diabetes management
  • Immunization administration
  • Family communication
  • Infection control
  • Catheter care
  • Documenting intake
  • Breathing treatments
  • Health education
  • Patient evaluations
  • EMR / EHR
  • Emergency response

Timeline

Licensed Practical Nurse

AccentCare Hospice
2022 - Current

Licensed Practical Nurse

CSI Caregiver Services
2019 - 2023

Licensed Practical Nurse

Sonata Senior Living
2019 - 2021

Licensed Practical Nurse

Manor Oaks Nursing Home and Rehab
2019 - 2020

Certified Nursing Assistant

Affordable Home Health Care
2004 - 2019

Diploma In Practical Nursing - Nursing

Medlife Institute

Diploma - Bussiness

Dinthill High School