Michele King
Westminster
Summary
Dynamic RN with critical care expertise at Kaiser Permanente, recognized for exceptional phone triage for cardiac patients, patient outcomes and effective interdisciplinary collaboration. Proven ability to mentor peers and enhance team communication, fostering a supportive environment. Committed to patient education and safety, consistently achieving high satisfaction levels through compassionate care and reliable support.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN, Critical Care
Kaiser Permanente
01.2015 - Current
- Provided expert clinical judgment during critical phone triage, initiating appropriate interventions to maximize patient outcomes, while balancing multiple other responsibilities .
- Implemented individualized care plans, regularly evaluating plan effectiveness and adjusting as needed. Scheduling, teaching, organizing and assisting Cardiologist with procedure planning, coordinating H&P on behalf of physician.
- Effective and efficient handling of multiple physicians in-basket needs and enhanced interdisciplinary communication through comprehensive documentation, ensuring accuracy and timely information sharing among team members.
- Mentored new nurses, offering guidance on best practices and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Collaborated closely with multidisciplinary teams, fostering strong relationships to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Consistently received positive feedback from patients and their families for providing exceptional and compassionate support, and clear communication throughout the critical care journey.
- Schedule and assess patient’s in Nurse Visit for EKG, med adjustments, clinical assessment, fluid overload, among other criteria. Achieved high levels of patient satisfaction through empathetic communication, addressing concerns promptly, and involving patients in decision-making processes.
- Served as a trusted resource for colleagues seeking guidance on complex clinical situations, offering evidence-based recommendations and expertise gained from years of experience in critical care nursing.
RN Floor Nurse
Exempla St Joseph Hospital
05.2002 - 01.2015
- Utilized Software to document nursing assessments, treatments, medications and discharge instructions.
- Provided effective patient education, ensuring understanding of medical conditions and treatment protocols for better self-management on busy cardiac unit.
- Promoted a safe environment by consistently adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to assess, implement and evaluate nursing care plans.
- Charge Nurse and Clinical Shift Coordinator
- GI RN for inpatient and outpatient procedures
- Hospice nursing in patient
Education
Music
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZAssociates - Nursing
Front Range Community College
Westminster, CO05.2002
Skills
- Cardiovascular assessment and triage
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Extensive phone triage
- In basket management
- GI nursing in and outpatient
- Hospice inpatient unit
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Healthcare team collaboration
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Honest and dependable
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Reliable and responsible
- Excellent communication
Accomplishments
Daisy Award Winner
Certification
BLS/ACLS
Timeline
RN, Critical Care
Kaiser Permanente
01.2015 - Current
RN Floor Nurse
Exempla St Joseph Hospital
05.2002 - 01.2015
Music
University of Arizona
Associates - Nursing
Front Range Community College
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