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Michelle Martin

Woodland Park

Summary

Accomplished Charge Nurse with a proven track record at UCHealth Memorial Hospital, demonstrating exceptional clinical leadership and care coordination. Skilled in mentoring and staff management, I've led quality improvement initiatives, significantly enhancing patient outcomes. My adept decision-making and team leadership have been pivotal in fostering a collaborative healthcare environment.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Charge Nurse

UCHealth Memorial Hospital
10.2023 - Current
  • Manage a team of nurses, overseeing patient care and ensuring adherence to hospital policies and procedures
  • Collaboration with physicians, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive treatment plans for patients
  • Provide direct patient care, including administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and assisting with medical procedures
  • Assess patient needs and developed individualized care plans to promote optimal health outcomes
  • Supervise the implementation of infection control protocols to maintain a safe environment for patients and staff
  • Mentor new nurses by providing guidance on best practices in nursing care delivery
  • Coordinate staffing schedules to ensure adequate coverage based on patient acuity levels
  • Respond promptly to emergencies, effectively managing crisis situations while maintaining calmness under pressure
  • Educate patients and their families about disease management strategies, medication administration techniques, and post-discharge instructions
  • Closely monitored changes in patients' conditions, promptly reporting any concerns or abnormalities to the appropriate healthcare providers
  • Demonstrate expertise in wound care management by implementing evidence-based practices that resulted in faster healing times for patients
  • Leverage strong communication skills to facilitate effective interdisciplinary team meetings focused on improving patient outcomes
  • Demonstrate exceptional leadership skills during code blue situations by coordinating resuscitation efforts efficiently
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and accreditation requirements by conducting regular audits of documentation and processes
  • Maintain accurate records of medication administration, treatments performed, and other pertinent patient information
  • Demonstrate proficiency in using medical equipment such as IV pumps, cardiac monitors, and ventilators
  • Provide emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times, fostering a compassionate healthcare environment
  • Served as a liaison between nursing staff, physicians, and management, fostering open communication channels among all parties involved in patient care.
  • Participated in quality improvement initiatives, contributing to the development of best practices within the department.

RN Case Manager

Genex Services LLC
06.2022 - 11.2024
  • Thorough knowledge of Worker’s compensation laws/regulations
  • Facilitate collaborative care to injured workers
  • Attend appointments with patients to create treatment plan that incorporates patient goals
  • Billing per Workers compensation guidelines
  • Coordinate HHC, DME, and outpatient services
  • Update and communicate closely with insurance adjuster and Employer’s with status updates, plan of care, restrictions and return to work status
  • Complete initial and progress reports monthly within designated deadlines
  • Conduct and document thorough assessment and plan care accordingly
  • Managed a caseload of 28 patients, coordinating and overseeing their healthcare needs from admission to discharge
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members including physicians, social workers, and therapists to develop comprehensive care plans for patients
  • Conducted thorough assessments of patient conditions and needs, identifying potential barriers to recovery and developing strategies for intervention
  • Advocated for patients' rights and ensured that they received appropriate medical services in a timely manner
  • Monitored patient progress through regular follow-up visits, adjusting care plans as needed based on changes in condition or goals
  • Liaised between healthcare providers, insurance companies, and community resources to facilitate seamless transitions in care settings
  • Demonstrated proficiency in electronic health record systems (EHR), accurately documenting patient information and updating records as necessary
  • Participated in multidisciplinary meetings to discuss complex cases, share knowledge, and collaborate on effective interventions
  • Collaborated with insurance companies to obtain prior authorizations for necessary treatments or procedures ensuring timely access to care
  • Spearheaded initiatives aimed at improving communication between healthcare providers resulting in reduced errors during transitions of care
  • Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills when working with diverse populations including individuals with complex medical and social needs
  • Developed and maintained relationships with community resources to facilitate referrals for additional support services
  • Utilized strong critical thinking skills to assess complex situations, prioritize tasks, and make informed decisions regarding patient care
  • Ensured compliance with regulatory standards and guidelines related to case management practices, maintaining accurate documentation of interventions
  • Demonstrated proficiency in conducting psychosocial assessments, identifying mental health needs, and coordinating appropriate interventions
  • Educated patients on available community resources such as support groups or financial assistance programs to enhance their overall well-being
  • Closely monitored medication adherence through regular follow-up calls or visits, addressing any concerns or barriers identified by patients
  • Managed complex cases involving multiple comorbidities, requiring close monitoring and coordination of various healthcare services.
  • Navigated regulatory requirements effectively, ensuring proper documentation and compliance with relevant laws and guidelines.

Charge Nurse- Travel RN

SOS Healthcare Staffing
04.2022 - 06.2022

Provide holistic care utilizing nursing process for clients during post-operative period through discharge

• Experience caring for those post-orthopedic, gynecological, gastrointestinal, CABG, and other miscellaneous surgical procedures

  • Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.

• Manage co-morbidities such as diabetes (type I&II), hypertension, congestive heart failure, and respiratory conditions

• ICU experience with DKA care, cardiac drips, respiratory failure, ETOH withdrawal, ESRD, and Sepsis

• Highly proficient in EPIC computer system

• Coordinate patients' care through collaboration with patient/family and interdisciplinary team to achieve best patient outcome and ensure patient needs have been met for discharge and aftercare

• Administer medications in safe manner and document patient outcome to treatments

• Immediately detect patient condition changes and notify physician for treatment plan update

• Conduct and document thorough assessment and plan care accordingly

• Certified preceptor for new nurses

• Provide in depth patient education to facilitate patient empowerment

• Provide effective leadership, mentoring, and direction to staff

• Conduct staffing and patient assignments for next shift

• Bed planning for surgical patients

• Chart and Charge audits

• Ensure unit and organizational core measures are being followed and documentation complete per policy

Charge Nurse-Travel RN

Career Staffing Unlimited
08.2021 - 05.2022

• Provide holistic care utilizing nursing process for clients during post-operative period through discharge

• Experience caring for those post-orthopedic, gynecological, gastrointestinal, CABG, and other miscellaneous surgical procedures

• Manage co-morbidities such as diabetes (type I&II), hypertension, congestive heart failure, and respiratory conditions

• ICU experience with DKA care, cardiac drips, respiratory failure, ETOH withdrawal, ESRD, and Sepsis

• Highly proficient in EPIC computer system

• Coordinate patients' care through collaboration with patient/family and interdisciplinary team to achieve best patient outcome and ensure patient needs have been met for discharge and aftercare

  • Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments,

assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.

• Administer medications in safe manner and document patient outcome to treatments

• Immediately detect patient condition changes and notify physician for treatment plan update

• Conduct and document thorough assessment and plan care accordingly

• Certified preceptor for new nurses

• Provide in depth patient education to facilitate patient empowerment

• Provide effective leadership, mentoring, and direction to staff

• Conduct staffing and patient assignments for next shift

• Bed planning for surgical patients

• Chart and Charge audits

• Ensure unit and organizational core measures are being followed and documentation complete per policy

Clinical Nurse Manager

Parkview Regional Medical Center
06.2015 - 08.2021
  • Directed day-to-day nursing and operational functions for 25-bed nursing rehabilitative facility, ensuring exceptional delivery of care when developing well-rounded nursing teams.
  • Managed budgets and resources, consistently meeting financial goals while maintaining high-quality patient care standards.
  • Reviewed charts weekly to complete quality control checks.
  • Provide holistic care utilizing nursing process for clients from admission through discharge
  • Manage care for patients with traumatic/non-traumatic spinal cord, and brain injury diagnosis, post stroke care, Post ortho surgical patients
  • Manage co-morbidities such as diabetes (type I&II), hypertension, congestive heart failure, and respiratory conditions
  • Increased employee retention rates by creating a supportive work environment that valued teamwork and open communication.
  • Highly proficient in Meditech computer system
  • Motivated nursing staff to pursue advanced training and collaborated with unit leaders to identify skill needs.
  • Coordinate patients' care through collaboration with patient/family and interdisciplinary team to achieve best patient outcome and ensure patient needs have been met for discharge and aftercare
  • Administer medications in safe manner and document patient outcome to treatments • Immediately detect patient condition changes and notify physician for treatment plan update
  • Conduct and document thorough assessment and plan care accordingly
  • Certified preceptor for new nurses
  • Provide in depth patient education to facilitate patient empowerment
  • IRF certified
  • Provide effective leadership, mentoring, and direction to staff
  • Conduct staffing and patient assignments for next shift
  • Bed planning for admits, transfers etc.
  • Chart and Charge audits
  • Ensure unit and organizational core measures are being followed and documentation complete per policy
  • Skin and Sepsis coordinator

Registered Nurse

Mountain Springs Recovery
10.2018 - 02.2020
  • Applying the Addiction Severity Index
  • Conducting patient assessments
  • Conducting Safe and effective detox care with appropriate medication management utilizing nursing process
  • MAT treatment
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
  • Identifying a patient's care requirements
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Ensuring patient informed consent
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
  • Carrying out the infection control protocol
  • Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
  • Maintaining patient confidentiality
  • Maintaining nursing supplies
  • Knowledge of 12-Steps, ran 1 group a week related to medical aspect of addiction
  • Maintaining knowledge regarding new drugs and substance abuse
  • Assisting patients to become independent and meet their personal goals
  • Working alongside an interdisciplinary team to discuss, assess, and resolve patient issues

Charge Nurse

Plains Regional Medical Center
08.2013 - 10.2015

• Provide holistic care utilizing nursing process for clients during post-operative period through discharge

• Experience caring for those post-orthopedic, gynecological, gastrointestinal, CABG, and other miscellaneous surgical procedures

• Manage co-morbidities such as diabetes (type I&II), hypertension, congestive heart failure, and respiratory conditions

• ICU experience with DKA care, cardiac drips, respiratory failure, ETOH withdrawal, ESRD, and Sepsis

• Highly proficient in EPIC computer system

• Coordinate patients' care through collaboration with patient/family and interdisciplinary team to achieve best patient outcome and ensure patient needs have been met for discharge and aftercare

• Administer medications in safe manner and document patient outcome to treatments

• Immediately detect patient condition changes and notify physician for treatment plan update

• Conduct and document thorough assessment and plan care accordingly

• Certified preceptor for new nurses

• Provide in depth patient education to facilitate patient empowerment

• Provide effective leadership, mentoring, and direction to staff

• Conduct staffing and patient assignments for next shift

• Bed planning for surgical patients

• Chart and Charge audits

• Ensure unit and organizational core measures are being followed and documentation complete per policy

• Nominee 2014 for Statewide Presbyterian Healthcare Pride award

  • Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments,

assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.

  • Served as a liaison between nursing staff, physicians, and management, fostering open communication channels among all parties involved in patient care.
  • Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.

Education

Bachelor of Science - BSN

Lubbock Christian University
Lubbock, TX
05-2015

Associate of Applied Science - Nursin

Clovis Community College
Clovis, NM
05-2013

Skills

  • Decision-making
  • Care coordination
  • Clinical leadership
  • Team leadership
  • Mentoring and coaching
  • Staff supervision
  • Staff management
  • Quality improvement

Certification

  • Registered Nurse License (RN)(Compact Multi-State licensure) - State Board of Nursing.
  • ACLS American Heart Association September 2023
  • PALS American Heart Association September 2023
  • BLS American Heart Association Septemeber 2023

Timeline

Charge Nurse

UCHealth Memorial Hospital
10.2023 - Current

RN Case Manager

Genex Services LLC
06.2022 - 11.2024

Charge Nurse- Travel RN

SOS Healthcare Staffing
04.2022 - 06.2022

Charge Nurse-Travel RN

Career Staffing Unlimited
08.2021 - 05.2022

Registered Nurse

Mountain Springs Recovery
10.2018 - 02.2020

Clinical Nurse Manager

Parkview Regional Medical Center
06.2015 - 08.2021

Charge Nurse

Plains Regional Medical Center
08.2013 - 10.2015

Bachelor of Science - BSN

Lubbock Christian University

Associate of Applied Science - Nursin

Clovis Community College
Michelle Martin