MICHELE DURAN

KAISER FONTANA Float Pool RN- 08/2021-10/2021

UTSW RADIATION ONCOLOGY- 11/2021-04/2021

MEDICAL CITY PLANO-09/2022-06/2023

• Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
• Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
• Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
• Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
• Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
• Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.

• Collaborated with healthcare team to develop, implement and evaluate interdisciplinary plan of care
• Identified patient needs based on objective data and followed through with appropriate documentation
• Conducted ongoing evaluation of patient outcomes to document success of interventions and strategies in relation to plan of care
• Monitored cardiac and other critical vital signs to detect changes and enable intervention of life-threatening or emergency situations
• Administered prescribed medications, changed dressings, cleaned wounds and monitored vital signs to provide high standards of patient care
• Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.

• Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients
• Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care and discharge instructions
• Provided high quality care to approximately 5 patients per day on 25-bed unit
• Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting all data
• Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills, including coping skills upon discharge to home or other facilities.

• Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care
• Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals
• Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern
• Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes
• Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches
• Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety
• Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment
• Administered Lexi Scan medication testing and sent results to physician to create focused treatment plans, adjust treatment and implement
• Assessed patient status during Thorocentesis procedures to communicate abnormalities to the doctor.

• Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies
• Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms
• Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies
• Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care
• Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions
• Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.

• Surg Oncology
• Provide high-quality patient care as a per-diem CNA
• Preserve patient dignity and minimize discomfort while performing ADL's
• Ensure accurate and timely flow of information to the Healthcare team
• Assist patients with proper use of their assistive devices
• Measure and record intake and output of external devices
• Perform proper safety measures when dealing with chemo patients
• Knowledgeable in performing duties in Oncology, Ortho, ER, and ICU.