Michelle Sanford
Hendersonville
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional prepared for demanding emergency room environments. Skilled in patient assessment, critical care, and rapid decision-making. Strong focus on teamwork, reliability, and adapting to changing needs. Adept at handling high-pressure situations with compassion and precision.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Hendersonville Medical Center
12.2015 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assisted physicians during invasive procedures such as central line insertions or intubations, ensuring safe and accurate completion of tasks.
- Streamlined emergency room operations by efficiently triaging patients according to the severity of their condition.
- Facilitated clear communication with patients, families, and colleagues, fostering a positive environment in a fast-paced setting.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during crisis situations, helping them cope more effectively with difficult circumstances.
- Prevented medication errors by diligently verifying drug orders against patient records before administering treatments.
- Mentored new nursing staff in emergency room procedures and techniques, promoting team cohesion and a supportive learning atmosphere.
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge care instructions, promoting adherence to prescribed regimens for improved health outcomes at home.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff in all departments to organize successful patient care.
- Ensured continuity of care by thoroughly documenting vital information in electronic health records systems for seamless transitions between healthcare providers.
- Reduced wait times by swiftly completing documentation and communicating effectively with medical staff.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Offered exceptional and compassionate care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Emergency Room
Southern Ohio Medical Center
12.2007 - 12.2015
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility and honesty.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Passionate about educating patients and their families to improve health outcomes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Tennessee, Martin, TN
Martin, TN06-2001
Skills
- Emergency care
- Patient assessments
- IV insertion
- Trauma nursing
- Patient stabilization
- Condition monitoring
- Behavioral health care
- Pediatric advanced life support
- EKG interpretation
- Medication administration
- Respiratory care
- Pediatric care
- Cardiovascular care
- Neurological care
- Gynecological care
- Obstetric care
- Gastrointestinal care
- Genitourinary care
- Orthopedic care
- Emergency triage
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)
- Pediatric advanced life support (PALS)
- Trauma nursing core course (TNCC)
- Nonviolent crisis intervention (NVCI)
- Pediatric emergency assessment, recognition and stabilization
- Emergency nursing pediatric course (ENPC)
Certification
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- ENPC
- PALS
- TNCC
Timeline
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Hendersonville Medical Center
12.2015 - Current
Emergency Room
Southern Ohio Medical Center
12.2007 - 12.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Tennessee, Martin, TN
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