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Michelle Meyer

Wabasha

Summary

Experienced nursing professional with a strong skill set in patient care, surgical procedures, and critical thinking. Focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Reliability and adaptability shine through expertise in patient assessment, infection control, and emergency response. Organized and dependable candidate excelling at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willing to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Known for proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, always with a focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Team Lead RN (Orthopedic/Plastic Surgery)

Mayo Clinic
09.2005 - Current
  • OR allocation and scheduling of patients for 10-11 Orthopedic and 2 Plastic surgery operating rooms (including the proper sequencing for all the cases and assigning patient arrival times)
  • Scheduling the staff that is responsible for staffing each OR (for most OR’s, that would include an RN, CST, and Surgical Assistant/PA)
  • Work collaboratively with the Surgical Core leadership in our areas, to assure that we have the proper instruments and supplies for all of our surgical cases
  • Collectively work with the 2 other Day charge RN’s in Gen/Transplant/CRS and Gyn/Urol surgery to assure adequate staffing and that all surgical cases are getting done in a timely fashion

Circulating/Scrub OR Nurse-Orthopedic/Pls Surgery

Mayo Clinic
08.1998 - 09.2005
  • Assisted surgeons during operations to ensure smooth procedures and patient safety.
  • Prepared operating rooms with necessary equipment and sterile supplies to maintain operational efficiency.
  • Collaborated with surgical team to optimize patient care and improve surgical outcomes.
  • Managed surgical instruments and tools, ensuring availability and proper functioning for each procedure.
  • Supported surgical teams by anticipating needs and preparing for potential complications.

Emergency Medical Technician

Wabasha Ambulance Service
08.1994 - 09.2015
  • Provided emergency pre-hospital care to patients for a variety of conditions, such as cardiac issues, stroke, motor vehicle crashes and any other situation that could arise

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Nursing

St. Olaf College
Northfield, MN
05.1998

Skills

  • Excellent communication skills
  • Able to adapt to unpredictable situations and remain flexible
  • Provide leadership through effective communication and excellent critical thinking skills
  • Knowledge of fiscal accountability within the surgical practice
  • Able to help establish standards of quality patient care through the implementation of CI initiatives to support these standards
  • Experienced user of Epic and the electronic medical record

Certification

  • Current MN RN licensure (also eligible for WI licensure)
  • Basic Life Support (CPR certification)
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS certification)

Timeline

Team Lead RN (Orthopedic/Plastic Surgery)

Mayo Clinic
09.2005 - Current

Circulating/Scrub OR Nurse-Orthopedic/Pls Surgery

Mayo Clinic
08.1998 - 09.2005

Emergency Medical Technician

Wabasha Ambulance Service
08.1994 - 09.2015

Bachelor of Arts - Nursing

St. Olaf College

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