Michelle Richards
York
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with 10+ years experience offering comprehensive patient care in various environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
WellSpan Surgery And Rehabilitation Hospital
12.2021 - 02.2024
- Provide nursing services and assume responsibility for the care and well being of assigned patients
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
Registered Nurse
St. James Medical Complex. Gerontology Unit
07.2018 - 07.2021
- Provide nursing services to the elderly, helping them maintain the highest quality of life.
- Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies to minimize patient injuries and promote a safe environment within the medical-surgical unit.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Registered Nurse
St. James Medical Complex. ER
04.2016 - 07.2018
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Improved patient safety by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining a clean work environment.
- Prevented medication errors by diligently verifying drug orders against patient records before administering treatments.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
Registered Nurse
Port-of-Spain General Hospital. MS/ Float RN
09.2013 - 04.2016
- Provided additional nursing support during periods of heavy patient loads and absence of personnel
- Assisted Hospital staff in various settings including Med-Surg Units, Gynecology Units, and Neurology Units
- Directed patient care and teaching in accordance with patient care standards and Physician's orders
Registered Nurse
St, James Medical Complex. Oncology Unit
03.2012 - 04.2016
- Provided care to cancer patients on various regimens; including Chemotherapy, Biotherapy, Radiation Therapy, Brachy Therapy and Surgeries, in a unique setting that has all aspects of Medical and Surgical Nursing within an Oncology Treatment Unit.
- Safely administer chemotherapy and biotherapy.
- Effectively monitor and manage the side effects of chemotherapy and biotherapy.
- Educate patient and caregivers on disease process, medication, procedures and treatment.
- Provide emotional support to patients and families to provide positive outlook.
- Provide Pre and Post-operative care of Gynecology, Oncology and Breast Cancer surgical patients.
- Correspond and collaborate with members of the multidisciplinary team, patients and families to ensure best and most holistic outcomes.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
College of Science, Technology & Applied Arts
Trinidad And Tobago. W.I.12.2016
Associate of Science - Nursing
College of Science, Technology & Applied Arts
Trinidad And Tobago. W.I.11.2011
Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Management
- Interpersonal Skills
- Documentation
- Palliative care awareness
- Medical Software (Epic System)
- IV Management
- Wound Care
- Catheterization
- Dependability
- Empathy
- Patient Safety
Credentials
LICENSES
Registered Nurse Licensure
RN, Michigan
Expires: May 09, 2024
Registered Nurse Licensure
RN, Pennsylvania
Expires: October 31, 2025
CERTIFICATIONS
Basic Life Support
Expires: September 01, 2025
References
Lisa Martin, BSN, RN
Nurse Manager
Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit
Wellspan Surgery & Rehabilitation Hospital
Email: lmartin5@wellspan.org
Phone: 717-812-6552/717-812-6246
Autumn Balek, BSN, RN
Clinical Nurse 11/ Charge Nurse
Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit
Wellspan Surgery & Rehabilitation Hospital
Email: aab8705@yahoo.com
Phone: 717-398-7821
Noah Chapman, BSN, RN
Lead of Nurse Resource Team/ PRN House Supervisor
Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit
Wellspan Surgery & Rehabilitation Hospital
Email: noahcchapman@gmail.com
Phone: 717-239-9104
Timeline
Registered Nurse
WellSpan Surgery And Rehabilitation Hospital
12.2021 - 02.2024
Registered Nurse
St. James Medical Complex. Gerontology Unit
07.2018 - 07.2021
Registered Nurse
St. James Medical Complex. ER
04.2016 - 07.2018
Registered Nurse
Port-of-Spain General Hospital. MS/ Float RN
09.2013 - 04.2016
Registered Nurse
St, James Medical Complex. Oncology Unit
03.2012 - 04.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
College of Science, Technology & Applied Arts
Associate of Science - Nursing
College of Science, Technology & Applied Arts
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