Michelle Brown
Sanford
Summary
Experienced RN-Team Lead at UNCH Chapel Hill with expertise in clinical judgment and patient advocacy. Proven track record in streamlining inter-hospital transfers and enhancing staff training. Recognized for fostering a supportive environment and promoting safety, while effectively coordinating care and improving patient outcomes through compassionate leadership.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN-Team Lead
UNCH Chapel Hill
10.2017 - Current
- Provide direct coordination of inter-hospital transfers for patients who need care that their current location can't provide.
- Collaborate with physicians in regards to physician discussions about the patient, level of care, and services needed.
- Resource/educator for staff.
- Work with UNCH affiliate hospitals to manage transfers out of their hospitals.
- Trained new nurses in transfer process, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Streamlined documentation processes to ensure accurate documentation in each patients chart.
Nursing House Supervisor
UNCH Chapel Hill
10.2001 - 10.2017
- Served as a liaison between hospital administration and nursing staff, advocating for improvements that positively impacted patient care delivery.
- Served as a mentor for new nursing staff members, providing guidance and support throughout their onboarding process.
- Streamlined communication between departments for better patient care.
- Promoted a safe working environment for nursing staff by enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines.
- Always had an open-door for staff members, fostering a supportive work environment where issues were promptly addressed.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, addressing concerns and providing updates on their loved ones'' conditions.
RN-Pediatric Nurse
UNC Children's Hospital
07.1990 - 10.2001
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
- Educated family members, patients, and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Precepted new nursing staff.
- Participated in professional development opportunities in pediatrics.
- Served on the Pediatric Rapid Response Team.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
UNC Greensboro
Greensboro, NC12-2010
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Central Carolina Community College
Sanford, NC06-1990
Skills
- Basic life support
- Clinical judgment
- Compassion and empathy
- Discharge planning
- Pediatric advanced life support
- Staff supervision
- Nursing staff leadership
- Patient and family advocacy
- Team coordination
Certification
Certified Pediatric Nurse
Timeline
RN-Team Lead
UNCH Chapel Hill
10.2017 - Current
Nursing House Supervisor
UNCH Chapel Hill
10.2001 - 10.2017
RN-Pediatric Nurse
UNC Children's Hospital
07.1990 - 10.2001
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
UNC Greensboro
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Central Carolina Community College
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