Michele Wideman
Spruce Grove,AB
Summary
Compassionate and detail-oriented registered nurse with a strong background in emergency and medical-surgical settings. Known for effective patient assessments and timely interventions, driving positive treatment outcomes and patient satisfaction.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Alberta Health Services
09.2023 - Current
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions for timely interventions.
- Coordinated with healthcare teams to ensure seamless patient transitions from emergency care to specialized departments.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans and post-discharge care.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by delivering compassionate, culturally sensitive care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
- Upheld professional nursing standards and ethical principles when advocating for patients'' rights, respecting their autonomy, and maintaining confidentiality at all times.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Alberta Health Services
01.2013 - 09.2023
- Administered medications and monitored patient vitals in fast-paced medical-surgical unit.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient-centered care plans.
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge care and medication management.
- Conducted thorough assessments to identify patient needs and initiate appropriate interventions.
- Documented nursing assessments and care plans in electronic health record system accurately.
- Assisted in training new nursing staff on unit protocols and best practices for patient care.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring compliance with hospital policies and standards.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Managed complex wound care, including dressing changes, monitoring for signs of infection, and collaborating with wound care specialists as needed.
- Managed caseload of patients (3-6) by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Macewan University
Edmonton12-2012
Skills
- Patient assessments
- Medication administration
- Compassionate care
- Intravenous therapy
- Vital signs monitoring
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Blood draw and sample collection
- CPR AED (CPR AED)
- Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)
- Procedure room preparation
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Alberta Health Services
09.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Alberta Health Services
01.2013 - 09.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Macewan University