Michelle Sawatis
Akwesasne
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with [Number] years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with pALLIATIVE specialty. Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinic Nurse
Mohawk Council Of Akwesasne
04.2019 - 02.2022
- Built meaningful relationships with patients and families for optimal care.
- Partnered with support technicians, nursing staff and social workers to coordinate services.
- Planned and implemented patient care to treat conditions or mitigate symptoms.
- Observed and assessed patients to identify concerning symptoms.
- Improved patient well-being by offering advice on preventive health measures.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
Communtiy Health Immunizations
Mohawk Council Of Akwesasne
04.2013 - 04.2015
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
Clinic Nurse
Mohawk Council Of Akwesasne
04.2013 - 03.2014
- Built meaningful relationships with patients and families for optimal care.
- Partnered with support technicians, nursing staff and social workers to coordinate services.
- Planned and implemented patient care to treat conditions or mitigate symptoms.
- Observed and assessed patients to identify concerning symptoms.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers about conditions and treatments.
- Improved patient well-being by offering advice on preventive health measures.
- Administered medications and topic treatments to address patient symptoms.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Registered Practical Nurse
Mohawk Council Of Akwesasne
06.1990 - 04.2013
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical Level, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of psw, LPNs, cooks, and unit clerks.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
CHATEAUTGUAY VALLEY
Ormstown, QC01.1991
High School Diploma -
ALTMAR -PARISH-WILLIAMSTOWN
PARISH, NY06.1985
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Microsoft Office
- Interpersonal Communication Skills
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Diet and Nutrition
- Manage Cases
- Acute and Chronic Health Issues
- Nursing Care
- Intake Assessment
- Discharge Planning
- ADLs Assistance
- Community Healthcare Programming
- Prescription Drug Recommendations
- Care Planning
- Emotional Support
- Ear Irrigations
- Patient Care
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Medical Histories and Vital Statistics
- Patient Charting
- Medical Supply Management
- Medical Terminology
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Patient Medical Histories
- Compassionate and Caring
Timeline
Clinic Nurse
Mohawk Council Of Akwesasne
04.2019 - 02.2022
Communtiy Health Immunizations
Mohawk Council Of Akwesasne
04.2013 - 04.2015
Clinic Nurse
Mohawk Council Of Akwesasne
04.2013 - 03.2014
Registered Practical Nurse
Mohawk Council Of Akwesasne
06.1990 - 04.2013
Associate of Science - Nursing
CHATEAUTGUAY VALLEY
High School Diploma -
ALTMAR -PARISH-WILLIAMSTOWN
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