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Michelle Duckworth

Objective

I am currently a skilled Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department and also possess a

strong background in providing care to Medical-Surgical/Oncology/Palliative Care and

Telemetry monitored patients. I am responsible and accountable for direct comprehensive

nursing care for the patient from admission to discharge and work with a wide array of

patients.

I am very interested in seeking to advance my professional career and knowledge as well as

utilizing my abilities in a challenging atmosphere that this position will provide.

Key Strengths

In depth knowledge of nursing theory, processes, procedures, techniques and devices used for patient care.

• Great ability to prepare and maintain records and charts.

• Very knowledgeable in universal precautions, sterile technique, medication dosage, dosage

calculation and medication administration.

• Able to observe signs and symptoms then record and report the condition of patient to the

appropriate medical professional.

• EPIC and Basic PC skills, Basic Arrhythmia, Occupational Health and Critical Care classes

• Assertive with excellent analytical and problem solving skills with great interpersonal and

communication skills as well.

• Team player, hardworking, detailed oriented, self directed, fast learner with a positive attitude

and strong work ethic.

H ighlights of Contribution

Strong ability to perform physical and focused examination and assessments on stable patients as well as

providing the same care to intubated/sedated patients

• Patient education and advocacy

• Aseptic and Sterile techniques

• Patient care includes pediatric, geriatric and obstetric

• Urinary and Rectal catheter insertion and care

• Parenteral/G-Tube nutrition and care

• Nasogastric Tube insertion and care

• Ostomy care

• Tracheotomy suctioning and care

• Enteral/Parenteral placement and medication administration

• Central Venous Line assisted insertion, dressing change and care

• Blood / Blood Products administration

• Infusion Port access, dressing change and care

• Bedside assisted procedures and pelvic exams

• Specimen collections and lab draws

• Pre Operation and Post Operation care

• Wound care

• Team collaboration and coordination to achieve patient’s greatest potential outcome

Work History

Norton Women’s and Kosair Children’s Hospital – St. Matthews

E mergency Department Services PRN July 2014 - Present

Floyd Memorial Hospital and Health Services

E mergency Department Services August 2013-July 2014

M edical / Surgical Telemetry Inpatient Services June 2012-August 2013

Toyota Motor Manufacturing of KY Q C Production Team Member 1994 –

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E ducation, Licensure and Certification

McKendree University Louisville, KY BSN Student currently attending classes

Spencerian College Louisville, KY A.A.S. Degree of Nursing 2011

• State of Indiana Registered Nurse License, 2012, License # 28202226A

• State of Kentucky Registered Nurse License, 2012, License # 1130913

• CPR: BCLS Certification – American Heart Association, 2015

• ACLS Certification – American Heart Association, 2015

• PALS Certification - American Heart Association, 2015

• NIH Stroke Scale International – National Stroke Association, 2015

Spencerian College Louisville, KY Diploma in Practical Nursing 2010

• Graduate Cum Laude

• GPA 3.76

• Dean’s List

• Sigma Beta Chi member

Spencerian College Louisville, KY A.A.S. Degree of Invasive Cardiovascular Tech

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• Graduate Summa Cum Laude

• GPA 4.0

• Dean’s List

• President’s Club

• Sigma Beta Chi member

References Available Upon Request

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