Michele Davenport
New Orleans
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with a progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced hospital ERs. Proven ability to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle unruly patients, dangerous situations and high-stress environments. Adept at developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication skills, respectful attitude and excellent customer service skills. Committed to maintaining confidentiality at all times.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse Emergency Department
East Jefferson General Hospital
Metairie
10.2005 - Current
- Managed required care equipment, including rapid infusers, ventilators, code resuscitation supplies and crash carts.
- Performed triage on all incoming patients and determined the severity of injury and illnesses.
- Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
- Charge Nurse .
- Entered Charges and familiar with Enthrive charging procedures.
- Mentored nursing students and new hires.
Registered Nurse Emergency Department
Lindy Boggs Medical Center
New Orleans
01.1997 - 08.2005
- Maintained 24-hour report book and provided the oncoming shift with full patient status reports.
- Prioritized patient care assignments based on patient condition, responding to unanticipated interruptions while delegating care to achieve optimal, safe and effective outcomes.
- Provided direct patient care, including stabilizing patients and determining the next course of action based on need.
- Oversaw ER department and team of multi-disciplinary professionals in high-volume, fast-paced environment.
- Worked also in Special Procedures Pre, Intra and Post Procedures.
Registered Nurse Emergency Department
Baptist Hospital - New Orleans, LA
New Orleans
06.1995 - 06.1997
- Worked with nurses and other clinical staff to process patients and direct to appropriate departments.
- Documented all administered medications.
- Assessed patients, documented vitals and reviewed patient charts to determine care needs.
- Frequently commended for maintaining the safety, respect and dignity of residents.
- Jumped in to fill gaps for on call rotation when necessary.
- Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records.
Emergency Room Technician
Children's Hospital New Orleans
New Orleans
06.1993 - 06.1995
- Applied and educated patients on orthopedic devices like crutch walking.
- Maintained appropriate inventory levels and replenished treatment areas.
- Monitored patients’ condition and reported changes in status or acuity to nurses.
- Safely transferred patients to wheelchair or stretchers for transportation to other departments.
- Coordinated with nurses to assess and prepare patients for tests and medical procedures.
- Took patients’ vital signs, collected medical specimens and updated information in patient charts.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center
New Orleans, LA1995
Skills
- Patient management
- Mentoring and coaching
- Maintaining records
- Enthrive proficiency
- Strategic planning
- Team development
- Recruiting and training
- Team leader
- Staff training and development
- CPR and BLS certified
- ACLS and TNCC certified
Timeline
Registered Nurse Emergency Department
East Jefferson General Hospital
10.2005 - Current
Registered Nurse Emergency Department
Lindy Boggs Medical Center
01.1997 - 08.2005
Registered Nurse Emergency Department
Baptist Hospital - New Orleans, LA
06.1995 - 06.1997
Emergency Room Technician
Children's Hospital New Orleans
06.1993 - 06.1995
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center