Michelle Cox

• I am skilled in scrub, circulating, anesthetic nursing and recovery, regularly rotating through these areas.
• I frequently take charge of the department during out of hours shifts, overseeing the safe and efficient operation of two theatres - one dedicated to elective procedures and the other to emergencies.
• I collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team and excel in high pressure emergency situations.
• I consistently provide compassionate and supportive care to all patients.
• I follow professional standards and guidelines by adhering to ethical and legal guidelines and maintaining continued education certifications.

• Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
• Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.

• Reviewed care plans to verify patient's diagnosis, treatment goals and specific nursing orders.
• Administered injections, prescribed medications, and enemas and cleaned and dressed wounds to assist with basic medical care.
• Cooperated with multidisciplinary team to provide continuity of care and implement patient supports.

• Kept accurate medical records by documenting patient prenatal care, labor and delivery and postpartum care.
• Provided antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care by monitoring mother and baby health, identifying potential health concerns and providing advice to support mothers.
• Educated patients on breastfeeding and provided lactation support.
• Performed neonatal assessments by checking baby's vital signs and performing physical exams to determine overall health at birth.
• Administered pain medication during deliveries to keep mothers comfortable and safe during delivery.
• Educated mothers and families on pregnancy-related topics to inform and prepare for pregnancy, childbirth and newborn care.

• Cared for patients with a wide variety of medical coditions such as exacerbation of COPD, pnemonia, uncontrolled and new diagnosed diabetes.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored reponses.
• Precepted student nurses and oriented new staff, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
• Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.

During this employment I worked in a variety of acute hospitals in areas of medical and surgical wards and also accident and emergency.

• Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
• Precepted student nurses and oriented new staff, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.