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MICHELE ALANDETE

Mt. Lebanon

Summary

Seasoned and compassionate Registered Nurse with over 25 years of experience delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in diverse healthcare settings, including Home Health, Oncology/Hematology, Hospice, Long-Term Care, pre & post-operative surgery, and Med-Surgery. Highly skilled in patient communication, care coordination, assessment, medication management, and wound care. Adept at leading teams, mentoring new staff, and fostering strong relationships with patients and families to optimize health outcomes. Seeking a position that allows for further professional growth, leadership, and opportunities for innovation in healthcare delivery.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse / Case Manager

Senior Life
Washington
03.2023 - Current
  • Provide comprehensive care for seniors in home and community settings, coordinating and managing overall care of patient with a multidisciplinary team.
  • Assess patient needs, develop care plans, advocate for patients and families, education of complex medical situations / chronic illnesses, and monitored treatment progress to achieve optimal health outcomes.
  • Participate in on-call rotations and ensure compliance with RN licensure and driving requirements.

Registered Nurse

Concordia Visiting Nurses
Bridgeville
04.2017 - 02.2023
  • Delivered direct patient care from admission through discharge in home health settings.
  • Administered medications / infusions, monitoring outcomes and documenting care in EHR.
  • Provided education to patients and families on chronic disease management, including CHF, diabetes, dementia, and hypertension.
  • Led wound care management, including collaboration with physicians and wound care centers for treatment updates.
  • Provided supervision, mentorship, and education to our home health team.

Registered Nurse, Outpatient Surgery

St. Clair Hospital
Pittsburgh
10.2015 - 05.2016
  • Provided pre / postoperative care, including assessments, medication administration, supporting recovery, and discharge education.
  • Managed wound care.

Registered Nurse, Oncology/Hematology & Medical-Surgical Units

St. Clair Hospital
Pittsburgh
03.2001 - 05.2016
  • Delivered direct nursing care to oncology and medical-surgical patients.
  • Performed comprehensive patient assessments, managed medications, including chemotherapy and blood products.
  • Provided emotional support and services to patients throughout their cancer treatment.
  • Served as Charge RN, overseeing unit operations, scheduling, and daily rounds with interdisciplinary teams.

Registered Nurse, Long-Term Care

John J. Kane Regional Center
Pittsburgh
03.1998 - 02.2001
  • Administered personalized healthcare services to geriatric patients with chronic illnesses.
  • Performed Charge Nurse duties, coordinated care for a 60-bed unit, and developed individualized care plans.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA

Skills

  • Patient Assessment
  • Medication Administration
  • Care Planning
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Education
  • IV Therapy
  • Chemotherapy Administration
  • Wound Care
  • Wound Vac
  • Patient Advocacy
  • Case Management
  • Staff Leadership
  • Mentorship
  • Electronic Health Records (EHR)
  • Medical Documentation
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
  • Clinical Supervision
  • Training

Certification

  • Registered Nurse (RN), Pennsylvania
  • CPR Certified

Timeline

Registered Nurse / Case Manager

Senior Life
03.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse

Concordia Visiting Nurses
04.2017 - 02.2023

Registered Nurse, Outpatient Surgery

St. Clair Hospital
10.2015 - 05.2016

Registered Nurse, Oncology/Hematology & Medical-Surgical Units

St. Clair Hospital
03.2001 - 05.2016

Registered Nurse, Long-Term Care

John J. Kane Regional Center
03.1998 - 02.2001

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Pittsburgh
MICHELE ALANDETE