Michelle Qualls

Charge nurse and staff nurse in Pre and Post Cardiovascular Care from 2010 to present.

Charge nurse and staff nurse in Procedure Care Unit from 2000 to 2010.

Charge Nurse and staff nurse in CCU and PCU from 1997 to 2000.

Conducted evaluations and prepped for several cardiac and vascular procedures pre-operatively.

Recovered high acuity patients post procedure while monitoring and maintaining hemodynamic stabilization.

Monitored and managed post procedural access sites for hemostasis or possible complications.

Managed continuous invasive monitoring for critically unstable patients in CCU and ICU.

• Delivered advanced life support interventions during code blue situations.
• Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
• Performed and interpreted EKGs
• Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
• Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
• Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
• Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
• Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
• Collected lab specimens, ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests and lab results.
• Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.
• Developed educational materials for use in teaching sessions with patients or their families.
• Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors, and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
• Educated patients and families on health management and discharge instructions.