Michele Amspacher
York
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional, with 20 years experience, skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hospital at Home
Wellspan
02.2020 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex cases.
Nurse Resource Team Charge Float Nurse
WellSpan York Hospital
04.2010 - 02.2020
- Floats to 13 different medical-surgical telemetry units while overseeing charge nurse responsibilities and working with physicians, nurses, technicians and therapists to formulate, implement and modify individual care plans.
- Delegate aspects of care to other nursing personnel and ancillary staff in order to meet nursing needs. Helps assistive personnel organize and set priorities for work. Monitors completion of tasks that are assigned or delegated to the patient care team.
- Participated in education activities, including evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities to keep up with current hospital regulations and policies.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
PRN Forensics Safe Nurse
WellSpan York Hospital
07.2018 - 11.2018
- Evaluate and care for victims of sexual abuse, domestic violence, assault, neglect, and child abuse.
- Collect evidence, photograph injuries, and report findings to physician.
- Provide emotional support and resources to victims and their families.
Registered Nurse Medical-Surgical Telemetry Floor
WellSpan York Hospital
10.2006 - 04.2010
- Charge nurse responsible for overseeing needs of staff, unit, and ensuring delivery of adequate patient care.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
- Implemented effective strategies and care plans to improve patient outcomes and meet recovery objectives.
Traveling Nurse on Medical-Surgical Telemetry Unit
WellSpan York Hospital
09.2005 - 10.2006
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Registered Nurse Medical-Surgical Telemetry Floor
Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital
05.2004 - 09.2005
- Cared for patients in 52-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
- Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharging support to provide comprehensive care to over [Number] patients daily.
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - RN To BSN
Eastern Mennonite University
Nursing Diploma - RN
Roxborough Memorial Hospital School of Nursing
Skills
- P>Nursing Resource Team
- P>Nurse Recruitment and Retention
- P>Scheduling Committee
- P>Nursing Research
- Medication and IV administration
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessments
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Wound care
Accomplishments
- (2017-2019) Collaborated with cardiology department to participate in research initiative to help create a standard of care, and establish work flow for the first chest pain observation unit at WellSpan York Hospital.
- (2019-2020) Worked as PRN staff in non-invasive cardiology unit to assist with staffing needs.
- (February-Present) Was chosen by Nursing Resource Team to attend Go Red Luncheon to represent WellSpan York Hospital.
- (March-Present) Actively caring for Covid-19 patients on specialty Covid unit.
Certification
- EKG
- Child Abuse Clearances
- Certified BLS
Timeline
Hospital at Home
Wellspan
02.2020 - Current
PRN Forensics Safe Nurse
WellSpan York Hospital
07.2018 - 11.2018
Nurse Resource Team Charge Float Nurse
WellSpan York Hospital
04.2010 - 02.2020
Registered Nurse Medical-Surgical Telemetry Floor
WellSpan York Hospital
10.2006 - 04.2010
Traveling Nurse on Medical-Surgical Telemetry Unit
WellSpan York Hospital
09.2005 - 10.2006
Registered Nurse Medical-Surgical Telemetry Floor
Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital
05.2004 - 09.2005
Nursing Diploma - RN
Roxborough Memorial Hospital School of Nursing
Bachelor of Science - RN To BSN
Eastern Mennonite University
Software
Epic
,Microsoft
Personal Information
Title: RN, BSN