Michele Tutterow
Mena
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with over 20 years of experience in emergency care. Skilled in patient education, documentation, and strong clinical judgment, contributing to improved patient outcomes and effective team collaboration.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Mena Regional Health System
04.2024 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Conducted patient assessments, documenting findings to support treatment decisions.
- Educated patients on health management and post-discharge instructions for improved outcomes.
- Administered emergency care to patients in high-pressure situations, ensuring timely and effective treatment.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans based on assessment findings.
- Monitored vital signs and clinical symptoms, responding promptly to changes in patient conditions.
- Utilized electronic health record systems for accurate documentation and seamless communication among healthcare providers.
- Educated patients and families on treatment protocols and post-discharge care to enhance recovery outcomes.
- Assisted in triaging incoming patients, prioritizing care based on urgency of medical conditions.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Sevier County Hospital
01.2023 - 04.2024
- Administered emergency care, ensuring rapid response to critical patient needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records for continuity of care.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives, enhancing departmental protocols and procedures.
- Mentored new nursing staff, fostering a culture of learning and professional development.
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Sarasota Memorial Hospital
08.2013 - 12.2023
- Monitored vital signs and conducted assessments to identify changes in patient conditions.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans, promoting understanding and compliance.
- Assisted in triaging patients, prioritizing care based on severity of conditions.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
State College of Florida
Bradenton, FL05-2019
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Joliet Junior College
Joliet, IL05-1999
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessment
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Infection control measures
- Wound care
- Patient care
- Compassion and empathy
Certification
BLS
ACLS
PALS
TNCC
RN
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Mena Regional Health System
04.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Sevier County Hospital
01.2023 - 04.2024
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Sarasota Memorial Hospital
08.2013 - 12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
State College of Florida
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Joliet Junior College