Michelle Masterson
Mountain Home
Summary
Healthcare professional with strong background in patient care and medical support. Known for collaborative work with medical teams to deliver high-quality care and adapt to evolving patient needs. Expertise in patient assessment and medication administration, along with compassionate care and reliability.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN
First In Service Hospitalists
2023.10 - Current
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management, medication usage, and post-discharge care.
- Assisted in maintaining accurate medical records, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate patient conditions and identify necessary interventions promptly.
ICU Charge Nurse
Baxter Healthcare Corporation
2016.05 - Current
- Oversaw daily operations of ICU, ensuring patient care standards met and maintained.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient treatment plans and outcomes.
- Facilitated rapid response situations by quickly identifying deteriorating patients and alerting appropriate personnel for intervention measures.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by fostering a compassionate and supportive environment within the ICU.
- Provided emotional support for families coping with the critical illness or loss of a loved one by offering guidance on available resources and facilitating open communication channels.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Implemented evidence-based protocols enhancing patient safety and reducing adverse events.
- Mentored nursing staff in critical care techniques, fostering professional development and compliance.
LPN Office Nurse
Baxter Healthcare Corporation
2014.05 - 2016.06
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to medical staff promptly.
- Assisted in patient education regarding treatment plans and medication usage.
- Coordinated patient scheduling and follow-up appointments to optimize workflow efficiency.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems for documentation integrity.
- Trained new nursing staff on office protocols and best practices for patient interactions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - BSN
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR2023-05
ASN - Nursing
Ozarka College
Melbourne, AR2016-05
LPN - Nursing
Ozarka College
Melbourne, AR2014-05
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Patient care
- Wound care
- Critical care
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
Certification
- ACLS and BLS
- CVICU nurse, trained to recover fresh post-op CABG patients
- CRRT
Timeline
RN
First In Service Hospitalists
2023.10 - Current
ICU Charge Nurse
Baxter Healthcare Corporation
2016.05 - Current
LPN Office Nurse
Baxter Healthcare Corporation
2014.05 - 2016.06
Bachelor of Science - BSN
Arkansas State University
ASN - Nursing
Ozarka College
LPN - Nursing
Ozarka College