Michelle Anaya
Turlock,CA
Summary
Hardworking and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with success providing individualized patient care. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Memorial Medical Center
02.2021 - Current
- Provide direct patient care and support in hospital setting, assist various anesthesiologist and gastroenterologist to stabilize patients in acute and routine procedures.
- Serve as relief charge nurse as needed for break and lunch relief.
- Pick up Call 1 nurse assignments weekly; led call team in coordinating patient care after hours.
- Active member in Shared Governance Committee; this involves interprofessional collaboration between leadership and staff to provide new strategies for process improvement projects.
- Patient safety coach for GI lab. Attend monthly safety meetings, share patient safety events in weekly huddles, and escalate safety concerns using chain of command.
- Promote culture of safety within healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement projects, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Assist in training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
Registered Nurse
Sutter Gould Medical Foundation
07.2016 - 02.2021
- Monitored up to 12 patients' daily while administering moderated sedation for GI procedures, including interpreting EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings, and updating physician on changes in patients' stability.
- Assessed patients facial and body language, vital signs, and oxygenation status to ensure adequate sedation levels were met.
- Assisted physician with obtaining biopsies, hemostasis techniques, and properly collected/labeled specimen for transport to lab.
- Participated in Quality and Safety Committee, which included quarterly meetings to discuss policies, promote standard of work, and implement changes to ensure highest quality and safety needs of patients were met.
Registered Nurse
Emanuel Medical Center
02.2015 - 07.2016
- Triaged over 20 patients daily and determined severity of injuries or illness in emergency department (ER).
- Collaborated with multitude of healthcare providers to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatments while managing rapidly changing conditions during rapid response and code blue.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
Registered Nurse
El Portal Endosurgery Center
04.2013 - 02.2015
- Monitored up to 15 patients daily while administering moderated sedation for GI procedures: including interpreting EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings, and updating physician on changes in patients' stability.
- Assessed patients facial and body language, vital signs, and oxygenation status to ensure adequate sedation levels were met.
- Assisted physician with obtaining biopsies, hemostasis techniques, and properly collected/labeled specimen for transport to lab.
Registered Nurse
Northern California Surgery Center
04.2010 - 04.2013
- Provided optimal nursing care up to 12 patients daily in post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) ranging from pediatrics to geriatrics.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients vital signs, dressing site, IV fluids, nausea, and pain levels.
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment including treatments, medications, and education provided to patient and family members upon discharge.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ09.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Yuba College
Marysville, CA12.2009
Skills
- Acute Care
- Outpatient Care
- Preventative Health
- EMR/EHR
- Quality Assurance
- Patient and Family Advocate
- Strong Clinical Judgement
- Procedural Preparations
- Treatment Planning
- Administration of Moderate Sedation
- Interpretation of EKG readings
Certification
- Registered Nurse License # 769047
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Memorial Medical Center
02.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
Sutter Gould Medical Foundation
07.2016 - 02.2021
Registered Nurse
Emanuel Medical Center
02.2015 - 07.2016
Registered Nurse
El Portal Endosurgery Center
04.2013 - 02.2015
Registered Nurse
Northern California Surgery Center
04.2010 - 04.2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Yuba College