MICHELLE TIMMERMANN

Melbourne FL

321-***-****

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Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities. Cares for all types patients with exceptional clinical, interpersonal and time management abilities. Diligent about helping people of all backgrounds with diverse healthcare needs. Top skills in communication, proficiency and working as a team. Talented Licensed Practical Nurse bringing 30+ years of experience in healthcare. Proficient in performing surgical procedures. Familiar with documentation, recordkeeping and compliance requirements. Dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with extensive experience in sample collection, blood draw, IV insertion, intramuscular and subcutaneous injections.

Maintains composure and makes accurate decisions in fast-paced, unpredictable and stressful environments. History of interfacing seamlessly with doctors and other team members and committed to providing the best of myself . Hardworking and reliable LPN with a strong skill level . Highly organized, proactive and punctual . Never late for work and very responsible to very low call ins .

Patient Triaging

Multi-Tasking and Prioritization

Samples Collection

Healthcare Platforms

Team Leader

Vital Signs Recording

Medication Administration

Call Answering and Assistance

Team Building

Procedure Explanation

Examination and Test Preparation

Patient Charting

Work Planning and Coordination

Conflict Resolution

Nursing Staff Supervision

Conditions Reporting

Patient Observation

Intravenous Medications

Wound Dressing

Documenting Incidents

Assisting Physicians

Florida Licensed Practical Nurse

Educating Families

Staff Direction and Task Delegation

Empathetic and Compassionate

Regulatory Requirements

Counting Narcotics

Caring for Wounds

Nursing Intervention Evaluations

Care Planning and Modifications

Specimen Collection

Staff Supervision

07/2012 to Current

HEALTH FIRST MEDICAL GROUP

Melbourne, Florida

LPN Office Nurse

Helped pediatric patients understand and feel at ease with vaccines, tests and minor procedures. Performed basic physical assessments of newborns and infants. Assisted physicians with office procedure .

Administered medications and therapies as prescribed by physicians. Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies. Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis. Perform point of care test in office ( strep, flu, RSV, Urine) and labs for send out . Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients. Preceptor for new employees.

Administered Nebulizer treatments in office, continuous pulse ox and administration of PO meds . Managed all VFC vaccines, refrigerator downloads to the states and annual inspections / training and met all requirements.

SUMMARY

SKILLS

EXPERIENCE

10/2003 to 07/2013

WUESTHOFF HOSPITAL

Melbourne, Florida

LPN

Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions. Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures. Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration ( Magnesium Sulfate, Pitocin and Epidural Continuous Infusion. Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests. Blood draw and IV certified . Hanging of blood products .

Interviewed patients to obtain medical history. Triage and full admission of patients for induction, cesarean sections and observation.

Prepare patients for procedures. Trained to scrub cesarean sections, using sterile technique. Patient and family teaching on discharge instructions, follow up care of mother and newborn . Included in charge nurse position, making assignments, helping with scheduling and problems solving during shift.

05/1995 to 09/2003

PROVIDENCE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

El Paso, TX

Staff LPN

Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions. Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results. Drawing form Central lines, Heplock lines and Intravenous lines .

Assisted physician with examinations, tests and procedures. Assisted with Suture removal, Chest tube removal, PICC line placement, Central line placement and discontinuation, Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects. Observed and carried out physician and nursing orders. Followed through efficiently with physicians orders in effective and timely manner .

Managed intravenous medication to stabilize patient heart and blood pressure. Monitored and hung Cardiac/ Blood Pressure stabilization Medications ( ie Dopamine, Dobutamine, TPN and Lipids, Blood products, Mainline IV Fluids and Pain Medications )

Patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate plan of care for patient during hospitalization and discharge .

07/1987 to 05/1995

CANDLER HOSPITAL

Savannah, GA

Staff Nurse

Managed day-to-day routines for newborn babies by administering medication and fluids and checking vital signs regularly.

Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.

Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions. Went to high risk deliveries. Able to perform life saving procedures and resuscitation to stabilize newborn ( 24 weeks - 40 weeks ) Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches. Two identifiers before information on patient given enforced . Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions. TPN and lipids hung, central UMB and UVC lines maintained and calibrated . IV lines placed and secured . Blood draws off lines, using sterile technique and protocols .

OG / NG/ GT and PO feedings on infants of all ages and gestational age . Extensive discharge teaching with families . Hearing, car seat and PKU test performed . Trach care, respiratory support care, medication administration and dressing change instructions teaching provided to families 10/1987

Savannah Technical College, Savannah, GA

. Employee of the year Wuesthoff Hospital

. Excellent reference letters.

. Excellent on yearly evaluations with full raises. EDUCATION AND TRAINING

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