Michelle Champion
Acworth
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with more than two decades of experience in critical care and cardiovascular specialties. Brings exceptional assessment skills, compassionate care, strong communication with patients and families. Seeking a school nurse position to support student health, manage acute and chronic conditions, and promote a safe, healthy school community.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Wellstar Medical Group - Cardiovascular Medicine
Marietta
11.2019 - Current
- Guided patients through pre-procedure preparations and post-procedure care, ensuring understanding and compliance with medical instructions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans, enhancing overall treatment effectiveness.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Demonstrated leadership skills by mentoring new nurses in the department.
- Instructed patients on proper use of devices such as pacemakers and defibrillators, ensuring safe and effective operation through tailored programming adjustments.
Registered Nurse
WellStar Kennestone Hospital
Marietta
04.2013 - 11.2019
- Monitored patient heart rhythms during electrophysiology procedures to ensure stability and accuracy.
- Assisted physicians in catheter placements to enhance accuracy of cardiac structure mapping.
- Administered medications and sedatives as instructed by the medical team, ensuring patient comfort.
- Maintained sterile environment and equipment in electrophysiology labs for optimal safety.
- Accurately documented patient information in electronic health records systems.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families throughout procedures to enhance patient experience and alleviate anxiety.
- Mentored new nurses in department to foster skill development and improve patient care standards.
- Stabilized patients with life-saving measures such as defibrillation and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Administered intravenous and oral medications to patients and monitored responses.
- Administered medications prescribed by physicians to treat arrhythmias or other cardiac conditions.
Cardiac ICU Registered Nurse
Wellstar Cobb Hospital
Austell
09.2000 - 04.2013
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions to ensure timely interventions in cardiac intensive care unit.
- Administered prescribed medications and treatments according to healthcare provider instructions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to formulate comprehensive patient care plans.
- Operated advanced medical equipment for continuous patient monitoring and treatment delivery.
- Documented patient progress and changes accurately in electronic medical records.
- Educated patients and families on cardiac health management strategies to promote adherence and improve outcomes.
- Provided emotional support during critical situations to enhance patient and family comfort.
- Trained new nursing staff on cardiac ICU protocols and procedures to enhance team competency and patient care quality.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Coastal Georgia Community College
Brunswick, GA06-1999
Skills
- Patient assessment and education
- Clinical judgment
- Physical assessments
- Cardiac monitoring
- Electrophysiology
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Basic Life Support instruction
- Electronic health records management
- Call triaging
- time management
Certification
ACLS certified
BLS certified
BLS certified
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Wellstar Medical Group - Cardiovascular Medicine
11.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse
WellStar Kennestone Hospital
04.2013 - 11.2019
Cardiac ICU Registered Nurse
Wellstar Cobb Hospital
09.2000 - 04.2013
Associate of Science - Nursing
Coastal Georgia Community College