Michelle Nelson
Rochester
Summary
Urology Nurse with strong background in patient education, medication management, and surgical assistance. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective communication and compassionate care. Expertise in coordinating care and providing thorough education to patients.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Urology Nurse
Mayo Clinic
Rochester
05.2016 - Current
- Facilitated pre-operative and post-operative patient education sessions.
- Monitored vital signs, promptly reporting changes to medical team.
- Administered medications and provided education on postoperative care.
- Prepared equipment for surgeries and assisted surgeons during procedures.
- Educated patients on medication management and self-care techniques.
- Maintained accurate electronic health records in compliance with HIPAA standards.
- Evaluated patients, identifying complications and coordinating treatment plans.
- Documented patient progress notes according to established guidelines.
Education
Associate of Arts - General/Nursing
NIACC
Mason City05-2008
Skills
- Patient education
- Medication management
- Surgical assistance
- Vital sign monitoring
- Electronic health records
- Clinical assessment
- Care coordination
- Critical thinking
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Conflict resolution
- Postoperative care
- Urologic surgery assistance
- Bladder irrigation
- Catheter care
- Intermittent catheterization
- Diagnostic testing
- Urinary incontinence management
- Preoperative preparation
- Medication administration
- Direct nursing care
- Compassion and empathy
- Procedure preparation
- Immunization administration
- Patient advocacy
Certification
CPR
Timeline
Urology Nurse
Mayo Clinic
05.2016 - Current
Associate of Arts - General/Nursing
NIACC