Michele Peterson
Allison Park
Summary
Driven Registered Nurse with twenty years of experience caring for patients within the neonatal and post partum settings. Smoothly deliver comprehensive patient care and delegate tasks according to patient needs and personnel skillsets. Dedicated to providing top quality care within multidisciplinary team environment. Committed to patient education and advocacy.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Care Coordinator
St. Margaret’s Hospital
Pittsburgh
11.2025 - Current
- Coordinated patient care plans with multidisciplinary teams.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers.
- Implemented quality assurance protocols for patient safety measures.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals including physicians, nurses and therapists to coordinate optimal patient care outcomes.
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills when interacting with patients and families.
- Managed scheduling for patient appointments and follow-up visits.
Registered Nurse
UPMC Shadyside Hospital
Pittsburgh
03.2024 - Current
- Performed charge nurse duties
- Administered vaccinations
- Refilled prescriptions
- Pre authorizations
- Assisted doctors with procedures
- Daily schedules
- Preformed nurse visits
- Communicated with doctors, staff and patients
- Rooming patients
- Phlebotomy
Registered Nurse
Magee Women's Hospital
Pittsburgh
03.2003 - 11.2023
- Worked in a level three neonatal intensive care unit
- Checked on patients regularly to track progress with treatments, changes in symptoms and need for emergency interventions.
- Provided emotional support to families during stressful times related to their baby's health condition or prognosis.
- Instructed family members on proper feeding techniques for premature babies using bottles or gavage tubes.
- Facilitated communication between families, physicians and other healthcare team members regarding patient care plans.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and laboratory data to assess needs and provide emergency interventions.
- Administered intravenous fluids, electrolytes and blood products as ordered by physician.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations in a calm manner while maintaining professional standards of practice.
- Administered medications, treatments, and therapies as prescribed by the physician.
- Monitored preterm infants for potential complications such as apnea, bradycardia and desaturation episodes requiring immediate intervention.
Post Partum Registered Nurse
Magee-Women's Hospital of UPMC
Pittsburgh
06.2001 - 12.2001
- Counseled mothers on breastfeeding techniques and provided necessary resources if needed.
- Explained postpartum recovery processes to patients both verbally and in writing.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Used effective communication skills to speak with parents regarding daily baby care.
- Educated family members about proper hygiene practices such as handwashing and bathing routines.
Education
Nursing Diploma - Nursing
Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing
Pittsburgh, PA06-2001
High School Diploma -
Shaler Area High School
Pittsburgh, PA06-1998
Skills
- Patient Management
- Scheduling Committee
- Peer interviews
- Post Partum follow up calls
- Completed Post Partum screeners with NICU moms
Affiliations
-Teach fellow nurses on skill competencies
- Peer interviews
-Conduct hospital based quality improvement phone calls
Certification
- Registered Nurse licence
- CPR
- NRP
- clearances
Timeline
Clinical Care Coordinator
St. Margaret’s Hospital
11.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse
UPMC Shadyside Hospital
03.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Magee Women's Hospital
03.2003 - 11.2023
Post Partum Registered Nurse
Magee-Women's Hospital of UPMC
06.2001 - 12.2001
Nursing Diploma - Nursing
Western Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nursing
High School Diploma -
Shaler Area High School