Michelle Alexander
Dumas
Summary
Experienced and dedicated Registered Nurse with over 13 years of compassionate patient care. Deep understanding of Joint Commission standards and hospital procedures, ensuring highest level of patient safety. Exceptional organizational skills and proactive approach in meeting patient needs.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Jefferson Regional Specialty Hospital
05.2024 - Current
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during challenging situations.
- Addressed patient concerns promptly by investigating issues thoroughly and collaborating with appropriate personnel to resolve problems efficiently.
- Served as a liaison between administration, medical staff, and nursing team for seamless communication and coordination of care efforts.
- Managed staffing schedules, ensuring adequate coverage for all shifts while minimizing overtime costs.
Registered Nurse, Private Duty
Thrive At Home
05.2022 - 09.2024
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Tracheostomy and Ventilator Care
- Pediatric Nursing
- Chronic Care Management
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Registered Nurse, ICU
Travel Nurse Across America
02.2020 - 03.2023
- Provide direct patient care in life-threatening situations.
- Providing education and support to patient families.
- Collect and review patient symptoms to assist doctors with diagnosis.
- Ensure proper placement and functioning of catheters, leads, and tubing
Registered Nurse
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
04.2019 - 01.2020
- Prioritized nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reported patient status.
- Assessed patients' response to treatment and suggested ways to combat side effects.
- Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
- Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
Registered Nurse, ICU
Jefferson Regional Medical Center
05.2018 - 03.2019
- Prioritized nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reported patient status.
- Set up sterile fields for sterile procedures.
- Immunized patients against influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnesses.
- Assessing and monitoring patient vital signs, and Tracheostomy care
Registered Nurse, ICU
CHI St. Vincent Infirmary
08.2014 - 05.2018
- Monitor and evaluate patients with devastating brain and spinal injuries.
- Prioritized, initiate, and delegate appropriate interventions based on assessed needs.
- Supervised staff, delegated assignments, monitoring quality of care, and communicating crucial information to families.
- Maintained optimal ventilator settings and operations to meet patient care needs.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Jefferson Regional Medical Center
05.2012 - 10.2014
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Assessed patients in active drug and alcohol withdrawal and provided interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms.
- Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
- Assessing Neurological activity, and documenting and providing physician directed care.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Southeast Arkansas College
Pine Bluff, AR06.2012
Technical - Practical Nursing
Southeast Arkansas College
Pine Bluff, AR05.2009
Technical - Nursing Assistance
Great Rivers Technical Institute
06.1993
Skills
- Excellent Communication Skills and Professionalism
- Critical Thinking Skills
- Excellent Teamwork Skills
- Preoperative and Post-Anesthesia Care
- Clinical Nursing Skills
- Leadership Skills
- BLS and ACLS certification
- NIHSS certification
Education and Training
other,other,other
Experience
["Registered Nurses"],["Critical Care Nurses"],["Critical Care Nurses"],["Registered Nurses"],["Critical Care Nurses"]
Timeline
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Jefferson Regional Specialty Hospital
05.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Private Duty
Thrive At Home
05.2022 - 09.2024
Registered Nurse, ICU
Travel Nurse Across America
02.2020 - 03.2023
Registered Nurse
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
04.2019 - 01.2020
Registered Nurse, ICU
Jefferson Regional Medical Center
05.2018 - 03.2019
Registered Nurse, ICU
CHI St. Vincent Infirmary
08.2014 - 05.2018
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Jefferson Regional Medical Center
05.2012 - 10.2014
Technical - Practical Nursing
Southeast Arkansas College
Technical - Nursing Assistance
Great Rivers Technical Institute
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Southeast Arkansas College
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