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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Professional Development
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Michelle Atchison

Brandon,MB

Summary

I am a registered nurse with 34 yrs experience of hands on experience in various nursing roles. I have experience with navigating challenges, strong skills in problem-solving and take a proactive approach to new tasks. I am flexible, capable of managing multiple priorities and have strong interpersonal skills. Strong teamwork, problem-solving, and time-management skills are some of my other strengths. I look forward to new educational opportunities related to the Infection Control Professional position.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Home Care Case Coordinator

Prairie Mountain Health
07.2011 - Current
  • Conducted thorough assessments of client needs to match them with appropriate services.

200 Surgery Orthopedics

Brandon Regional Health Centre
01.2010 - 01.2011
  • Provided compassionate care to patients throughout their entire treatment journey from initial consultation to post-operative followup.

Preoperative Assessment Clinic

Brandon Regional Health Centre
01.2009 - 01.2010
  • Promoted patient education by explaining diagnoses, medications, procedures, and self-care techniques in an accessible manner.

200 Surgery Orthopedics

Brandon Regional Health Centre
01.2007 - 01.2009

Float Nurse

Brandon Regional Health Centre
01.2006 - 01.2007

Nurse Educator

Brandon Regional Health Center
01.2005 - 11.2005
  • Improved patient safety by designing and conducting simulation exercises that strengthened nurses'' critical thinking skills.
  • Fostered a culture of lifelong learning among nursing staff through ongoing support and encouragement.

Float Nurse

Brandon Regional Health Center
01.2004 - 11.2004
  • Delivered high-quality nursing care to diverse patient populations in various clinical settings and departments.

Program Manager

Extended Care
01.2003 - 01.2004
  • Managed and supervised administrative and daily program operations, complying with policies and regulations.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

Brandon University
01.2002

Adult Intensive Care Course -

St. Boniface General Hospital
01.1996

Nursing Diploma -

St. Boniface General Hospital
01.1990

Skills

  • Case Documentation
  • Interviewing skills
  • Data Collection
  • Active listening strengths
  • Organizational Skills
  • Team Collaboration
  • Client Needs Assessments
  • Case Management
  • Excellent Communication
  • Certified in CPR/AED
  • Public Speaking

Affiliations

  • Member of the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba
  • Member of Association of Registered Nurses of Manitoba

Othercredentials

  • 2008, Basic Cardiac Life Support, Instructor Certificate
  • 2002, Advanced Cardiac Life Support
  • 1994, R.N. (NCLEX)
  • 1990, R.N (CNATS)

Professional Development

  • 2023 Basic Cardiac Life support
  • 2022 Clinical Documentation: Basics
  • 2021 ACEing The Conversation
  • 2019 Interai – EHCR PMH- Home Care Charting System
  • 2017 Let’s talk Palliative Care


Volunteer Experience

  • Workplace Health and Safety Committee, Brandon Home Care 2021-present
  • Westman CPR Network- chairperson- 2011-2021
  • College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba, Nominating Committee 2011-2014
  • College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba, Board Member, representing Westman District. 2008-2011


Timeline

Home Care Case Coordinator

Prairie Mountain Health
07.2011 - Current

200 Surgery Orthopedics

Brandon Regional Health Centre
01.2010 - 01.2011

Preoperative Assessment Clinic

Brandon Regional Health Centre
01.2009 - 01.2010

200 Surgery Orthopedics

Brandon Regional Health Centre
01.2007 - 01.2009

Float Nurse

Brandon Regional Health Centre
01.2006 - 01.2007

Nurse Educator

Brandon Regional Health Center
01.2005 - 11.2005

Float Nurse

Brandon Regional Health Center
01.2004 - 11.2004

Program Manager

Extended Care
01.2003 - 01.2004

Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

Brandon University

Adult Intensive Care Course -

St. Boniface General Hospital

Nursing Diploma -

St. Boniface General Hospital

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