Michelle Simonette
Meadville
Summary
Experience registered nurse with expertise in direct patient care and patient advocacy. Committed to delivering exceptional care, be it physical or emotional.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse Care Coordinator
Meadville Pain Management (MMC)
Meadville, PA
05.2014 - Current
- Admitted patients for office visits and/or injection therapy.
- Assisted physician in multiple types of procedures aimed at reducing chronic pain.
- Initiated intravenous lines for preoperative antibiotic and conscious sedation administration.
- Monitored patient during sedation procedures.
- Provided support for patients during sometimes very painful procedures.
- Served as liaison between patient and physician/physician assistant in coordinating medication refills.
- Answered questions from patients over the phone regarding a multitude of issues, including procedures, medications, referrals and insurance.
- Explained medication uses and side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Monitored patients taking opiates for pain by collecting routine urine drug screens.
- Coordinated Spinal Cord Stimulator program, including patient education, obtaining insurance approvals and scheduling procedures.
- Trained and advised nurses new to the clinic position.
Registered Nurse
Meadville Medical Center, 4North Medical/surgical Floor
Meadville, PA
06.2000 - 05.2014
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.
- Streamlined documentation processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory requirements.
- 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.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- 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 including in isolation situations.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Provided support for patients' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Functioned as charge nurse by coordinating staff assignments, assisting physicians with rounds, obtaining physician orders and ensuring they were carried out.
- Administered blood and blood products safely and within standards of facility.
- Participated in skills labs and CPR classes as required.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
Edinboro, PASkills
- ADL assistance
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Family education
- Geriatric treatment
- Ethical practice
- Medication and IV administration
- Compassion and empathy
- Direct patient care
- Physical assessments
- Emotional awareness
Timeline
Registered Nurse Care Coordinator
Meadville Pain Management (MMC)
05.2014 - Current
Registered Nurse
Meadville Medical Center, 4North Medical/surgical Floor
06.2000 - 05.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania