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Michael Sullivan

Houston

Summary


Diligent Registered Nurse with robust background in emergency room nursing, med surg, psychiatry, and geriatrics. Expertise includes rapid patient assessment and implementation of critical care protocols, leading to improved patient outcomes. Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks in high-pressure environments and effectively communicate with multidisciplinary teams.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

RN, Emergency Room

Phelps Health
02.2025 - Current
  • Partnered with physicians on developing individualized treatment plans that prioritized each patient''s unique needs.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
  • Ensured adherence to evidence-based nursing practices, maintaining high-quality patient care standards.
  • Reduced wait times for patients by effectively prioritizing care based on the severity of medical conditions.
  • Provided mentorship and guidance to new nursing staff, fostering a supportive learning environment.

RN, Emergency Department

Texas County Memorial Hospital
05.2024 - Current
  • Contributed to reduced readmission rates through effective discharge planning and thorough patient education on self-care techniques.
  • Provided emotional support to patients experiencing trauma or medical emergencies, ensuring a positive and compassionate environment.
  • Maintained accurate documentation and communicated efficiently with physicians, ensuring timely diagnoses and treatment interventions.
  • Administered medications safely and accurately, adhering to established protocols and procedures.
  • Streamlined triage processes for efficient patient assessment and prioritization of care needs.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in performing emergency procedures such as wound care, IV insertion, ECG interpretation, and life-saving interventions following ACLS guidelines.

LPN, Medical Surgical

Texas County Memorial Hospital
03.2022 - 05.2024
  • Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.

LPN, Corrections

South Central Correctional Center
03.2018 - 03.2022
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Facilitated efficient communication between patients and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
  • Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.

LPN, Float Pool

St. Alexius Hospital
03.2016 - 03.2018
  • Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
  • Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
  • Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.

LPN, Floor Nurse

Kindred Hospital
12.2010 - 05.2016
  • Managed patients with vents, trachs, wounds, and long term IV antibiotics.
  • Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
  • Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
  • Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.

Education

Nursing

Texas County Technical College
Houston, MO
04-2024

Certifical - Practical Nursing

Pike Lincoln Technical School
Eolia, MO
06-2006

Skills

  • Critical care experience
  • Documentation and charting
  • Patient education and advocacy
  • Oxygen therapy administration
  • Airway management
  • Cardiac monitoring
  • Intravenous therapy administration
  • Diabetic emergency care
  • Pediatric advanced life support
  • Pediatric emergency care
  • Geriatric emergency care
  • Trauma nursing core course
  • Emergency nursing pediatric course
  • Stroke care certification

Accomplishments

Daisy Award Winner Fall of 2024.

Certification

  • BLS
  • ACLS
  • Stroke Certification
  • STEMI Certification
  • PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
  • Trauma Nurse Core Course
  • Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course

Timeline

RN, Emergency Room

Phelps Health
02.2025 - Current

RN, Emergency Department

Texas County Memorial Hospital
05.2024 - Current

LPN, Medical Surgical

Texas County Memorial Hospital
03.2022 - 05.2024

LPN, Corrections

South Central Correctional Center
03.2018 - 03.2022

LPN, Float Pool

St. Alexius Hospital
03.2016 - 03.2018

LPN, Floor Nurse

Kindred Hospital
12.2010 - 05.2016

Nursing

Texas County Technical College

Certifical - Practical Nursing

Pike Lincoln Technical School

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