Michele Ricks R.N. B.S.N.
Felton
Summary
Dynamic Nurse Navigator with a proven track record at UPMC-Leader Surgical Associates, enhancing patient outcomes through targeted interventions and effective patient education. Skilled in medication administration and critical thinking, I successfully reduced hospital readmissions by proactively addressing high-risk patients' needs, fostering collaboration within the nursing team to elevate care quality.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Navigator
UPMC-Leader Surgical Associates
09.2018 - Current
- Coordinated appropriate and efficient delivery of healthcare services to promote optimal outcomes by assessing and matching unmet needs with referrals and support services.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by proactively identifying high-risk patients and implementing targeted interventions.
- Promoted evidence-based practice within the nursing team, contributing to improved quality of care delivery.
- Develop and implemented an out patient IV hydration program for post op ileostomy patients to prevent dehydration and re-admission to the hospital
Charge Nurse
Leader Surgical Associates
02.2000 - 09.2018
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Managed a daily assignment in Preop area were I started IV and managed IV lines
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Managed patients recovering from surgical procedures.
Staff Nurse
Wellspan Health- Apple Hill Surgical Center
10.1996 - 02.2000
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Staff Nurse
Johns Hopkins Hospital
07.1987 - 10.1996
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic procedures, ensuring accurate results for optimal treatment planning.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
York College of Pennsylvania
York, PASkills
- Organizational skills
- Patient education
- Patient confidentiality
- Patient evaluation
- CPR certified
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Medication and IV administration
- Critical thinking
- Physical assessment
Accomplishments
Successfully established an IV hydration program to decrease re-admission to the hospital for Ileostomy patients.
Timeline
Nurse Navigator
UPMC-Leader Surgical Associates
09.2018 - Current
Charge Nurse
Leader Surgical Associates
02.2000 - 09.2018
Staff Nurse
Wellspan Health- Apple Hill Surgical Center
10.1996 - 02.2000
Staff Nurse
Johns Hopkins Hospital
07.1987 - 10.1996
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
York College of Pennsylvania
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