Michele Menshouse
Indianapolis
Summary
Experienced nursing professional with strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Skilled in patient care, staff management, and implementing healthcare protocols. Known for ability to adapt to changing needs and providing reliable support. Capable of fostering positive work environment and ensuring high standards of care.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Supervisor
Valle Vista Hospital
12.2023 - Current
- Managed critical situations calmly and efficiently, providing guidance to the nursing team during emergencies.
- Served as an approachable leader who consistently addressed concerns raised by both nursing staff and families regarding patient care issues or operational challenges within the unit effectively resolving them promptly whenever possible.
- Consistently acted as a strong advocate for patients and their families, ensuring that their needs were met while navigating complex healthcare systems.
- Ensured accurate documentation of patient information in electronic medical records system for optimal data integrity and accessibility across healthcare providers.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement within the nursing department by regularly soliciting feedback from staff members and incorporating suggestions into practice when appropriate.
- Maintained regulatory compliance by conducting regular audits, reviews, and updates on policies and procedures.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Staff nursing on unit as needed for all aspects of direct patient care including admissions and discharges.
RN Floor Nurse
Acadia Healthcare
03.2021 - 12.2023
- Utilized paper charting to document nursing assessments, treatments, medications and discharge instructions.
- Provided effective patient education, ensuring understanding of medical conditions and treatment protocols for better selfmanagement.
- Delivered treatments and direct nursing care according to physicians' orders in mental healthcare environment.
- Promoted a safe environment by consistently adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to assess, implement and evaluate nursing care plans.
Senior Mortgage Underwriter
Ruoff Home Mortgage
01.2016 - 07.2020
- Determined credit risks by reviewing files in advance and comparing data against internal checklists and guidelines.
- Verified integrity of applicants' information to minimize fraud.
- Worked with processing team members to communicate errors and obtain missing information for current applications.
- Maintained mortgage program compliance with federal agencies such as VA, HUD, and FNMA.
RN, Critical Care
University of Kentucky Hospital
06.2012 - 12.2015
- Increased efficiency of unit operations by collaborating with staff to streamline processes and optimize resources.
- Served as a trusted resource for colleagues seeking guidance on complex clinical situations, offering evidence-based recommendations and expertise gained from years of experience in critical care nursing.
- Facilitated seamless transitions between departments by coordinating patient transfers and maintaining open lines of communication with other healthcare professionals.
- Implemented individualized care plans based on thorough assessment data, regularly evaluating plan effectiveness and adjusting as needed to promote optimal recovery trajectories.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Midway University
Midway12-2013
Skills
- Nursing documentation
- Clinical assessment
- Clinical leadership
- Quality improvement
- Ethical practice
Timeline
RN Supervisor
Valle Vista Hospital
12.2023 - Current
RN Floor Nurse
Acadia Healthcare
03.2021 - 12.2023
Senior Mortgage Underwriter
Ruoff Home Mortgage
01.2016 - 07.2020
RN, Critical Care
University of Kentucky Hospital
06.2012 - 12.2015
Associate of Science - Nursing
Midway University
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