Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
Awards
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Michelle McGaha

Newbern

Summary

Dedicated intensive care nurse with a proven track record of delivering exceptional patient care and utilizing critical thinking skills to manage high-acuity cases. Expertise in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to implement quality improvement initiatives that enhance patient outcomes. Personable and compassionate, with a solid foundation in healthcare principles and a deep understanding of critical care protocols and emergency response. Committed to fostering a collaborative healthcare environment while continuously striving to improve patient experiences and outcomes.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Intensive Care Nurse

Carolina East Medical Center
09.2024 - Current
  • Monitored vital signs, identifying changes and collaborating with healthcare team for prompt interventions.
  • Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
  • Assisted in advanced life support procedures, ensuring adherence to best practices during critical situations.
  • Educated patients and families on treatment plans, promoting understanding and compliance with care instructions.
  • Implemented infection control measures, reducing risks and maintaining a safe environment for patients and staff.
  • Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
  • Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Carolina East Medical Center
07.2023 - 09.2025
  • Administered critical care treatments to patients in high-pressure emergency situations.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes to ensure timely interventions.
  • Educated patients and families on health conditions and post-discharge care instructions.
  • Conducted initial assessments to identify urgent medical needs effectively.
  • Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
  • Participated in continuous training programs to enhance clinical skills and knowledge base.

Administrative Assistant

Quantico Business Center
11.2018 - 08.2025
  • Prepare, type, format and proofread a wide variety of documentations
  • Organize and maintain various administrative, reference, library items and other files
  • Research and compile a variety of informational and/or confidential materials from sources both inside and outside the company summarize information as directed.

Nursing Lab Assistant

Carteret Community College
08.2022 - 05.2023
  • Assisted in preparation and maintenance of nursing lab equipment and supplies.
  • Supported faculty in delivering hands-on training sessions for nursing students.
  • Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations within lab environment.
  • Organized and restocked laboratory materials to enhance operational efficiency.

Registered Medical Assistant

Naval Health Clinic Quantico
01.2020 - 07.2020
  • Administered patient care and triaged medical needs efficiently to support clinical operations.
  • Recorded vital signs and documented patient histories accurately to ensure comprehensive health assessments.
  • Assisted healthcare providers with examinations and procedures, enhancing patient comfort and care quality.
  • Managed appointment scheduling and patient flow, improving clinic efficiency and reducing wait times.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient services, ensuring continuity of care.

Registered Medical Assistant

Naval Health Clinic Quantico
06.2017 - 06.2018
  • Administered patient care and triaged medical needs efficiently to support clinical operations.
  • Recorded vital signs and documented patient histories accurately to ensure comprehensive health assessments.
  • Assisted healthcare providers with examinations and procedures, enhancing patient comfort and care quality.
  • Managed appointment scheduling and patient flow, improving clinic efficiency and reducing wait times.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient services, ensuring continuity of care.

Registered Medical Assistant

Beaufort Memorial Bluffton Primary Care
01.2016 - 07.2017
  • Educated patients on treatment plans and medication usage, fostering informed health decisions.
  • Monitored inventory levels of medical supplies, facilitating timely replenishment for uninterrupted operations.
  • Maintained strict confidentiality while handling sensitive patient information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
  • Prepared and administered medications to alleviate patient symptoms.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Chamberlain University
Chicago, IL
06-2025

Associate of Science - Nursing

Carteret Community College
Morehead City, NC
05-2023

Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assisting

Kaplan University
Davenport, IA
05-2016

Skills

  • Patient Care Management
  • Patient Assessment
  • Critical Thinking
  • Emergency Response
  • ICU Procedures
  • Medical Equipment Proficiency
  • Team Leadership
  • Communication Skills
  • Emergency care
  • Airway management
  • Patient stabilization
  • Patient safety

Certification

  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Pediatric Advance Life Support (PALS)
  • Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
  • National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS)

Timeline

Intensive Care Nurse

Carolina East Medical Center
09.2024 - Current

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Carolina East Medical Center
07.2023 - 09.2025

Nursing Lab Assistant

Carteret Community College
08.2022 - 05.2023

Registered Medical Assistant

Naval Health Clinic Quantico
01.2020 - 07.2020

Administrative Assistant

Quantico Business Center
11.2018 - 08.2025

Registered Medical Assistant

Naval Health Clinic Quantico
06.2017 - 06.2018

Registered Medical Assistant

Beaufort Memorial Bluffton Primary Care
01.2016 - 07.2017

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Chamberlain University

Associate of Science - Nursing

Carteret Community College

Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assisting

Kaplan University

Awards

  • Associate Manager Pick of the Month June, 2025
  • Associate degree Nursing Outstanding Student Award
  • Associate degree Nursing Program Academic Achievement Award
  • Associate degree Nursing Lab Assistant Award

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