Michelle Elder
Jefferson City
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience in acute, geriatric and oncology care, seeking to return to patient care as a strong advocate for exceptional care and patient satisfaction. Successful in utilizing critical thinking to problem solve in fast paced demanding environments and effectively communicating and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams in support of positive health outcomes.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Geisinger Medical Center (Penn State Holy Spirit)
Camp Hill
09.2016 - 05.2017
- Managed acute care admissions, assessments, care-planning, and discharges for 6 patients in 32-bed med-surg unit, ensuring quality patient outcomes.
- Telemetry monitoring and prompt response and actions to critical changes in patient status.
- Administered enteral nutrition through G-tube, J-tube, and NG tubes, maintaining patient comfort and nutrition.
- Participated as a member of the Rapid Response team with Advanced Life Support certification.
- Floated to Orthopedic Unit.
Registered Nurse-Medical-Surgical/Oncology Unit
Tennova(Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital)
Clarksville
08.2015 - 06.2016
- Delivered compassionate and emotional support to 7 patients during acute and chronic illness.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to develop individualized treatment plans.
- Strong advocate for patients, supported and respected rights, needs and desires.
- Provided oncology, hospice care, pain management and bedside dialysis.
- Floated to Telemetry and Orthopedic Units.
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Medical-Surgical Unit
Firsthealth Moore Regional Hospital-Magnet
Pinehurst
01.2014 - 06.2015
- Managed care for 6-8 patients on 32 bed cardiac medical-surgical unit.
- Administered medications and blood product to treat cardiac and vascular patients pre/post operatively.
- Educated patients on pre/post-operative care.
- Prioritized patient safety protocols, acuity and patient satisfaction in care delivery.
- Documented patient information using Electronic Health Records systems (Cerner).
- Patient population was extensively geriatric from the surrounding area.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southeast Missouri State University
Cape Girardeau, MO01-2018
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Piedmont Virginia Community College
Charlottesville, VA05-2013
Skills
- Geriatric, hospice and palliative care
- Diabetes management and education
- Wound care, infection control
- Medication management, IV insertion
- Patient assessment/admit/discharge
- Acute care and telemetry
- Electronic Health Charting (EPIC, Cerner)
- Care Planning and pain management
- Compassionate care and patient advocacy
Certification
Missouri multi-state RN license # 2024008144-current-April 2027
American Heart Association BLS certification-current-November 2027
American Heart Association BLS certification-current-November 2027
Sabbatical
- 2017-2026 Professional Development, Community Volunteerism and Family Care
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Geisinger Medical Center (Penn State Holy Spirit)
09.2016 - 05.2017
Registered Nurse-Medical-Surgical/Oncology Unit
Tennova(Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital)
08.2015 - 06.2016
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Medical-Surgical Unit
Firsthealth Moore Regional Hospital-Magnet
01.2014 - 06.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southeast Missouri State University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Piedmont Virginia Community College