Michaelle Leiandra Watson

KENWAY JOHN HEYDEN, RN

1322 Stamford Street, #6

Santa Monica, California90404

(917) 648-5428

Objective

To obtain full or part time employment at a clinical educator in the greater Los Angelesarea,

training nursing school students to become professional registered nurses in a progressive program.

Education

California State University Dominguez Hills Carson, CA
Master Level Clinical Faculty Development ProgramSummer 2009
including 48 hours of clinical at UCLA Westwood
working with preceptors from Mount St. Mary’s College

ColumbiaUniversitySchool of NursingNew York, NY
Bachelor of Science in Nursing May 2004

Teaching Assistantfor Web-Based Health Class

PurchaseCollege, SUNYPurchase, New York

Bachelor of Arts in Liberal StudiesMay 2000

GPA 3.6 - Cum Laude

Licenses

New Yorklicense # 558664 (original)expiration date: 9/30/10

Californialicense # RN 680417expiration date:11/30/09
Floridalicense # RN 9244250expiration date: 4/30/11
Texaslicense # 104495expiration date: 10/31/10

Professional Organizations

American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN)
America Nurses Association (ANA)

National Service Organization (NSO)

California Nurses Association (CNA)

Relevant Clinical Experience

UCLAMedicalCenterWestwood and Santa Monica, CA July-August 2009

Assistant Clinical Educator with Mount St. Mary’s Nursing Program

Shadow a seasoned Pathophysiology Professor and Clinical Educator for 6-8 hour clinicals with 9 students in a high acuity abdominal transplant step down unit
Learning proper time management, organization, and delegation skills
Hands on training nursing students proper techniques and education

Work Experience

UCLAMedicalCenterWestwood and Santa Monica, CA Jan 2009 to Present

Clinical Systems SuperUser(loaned from Float Team)

Work Independently training Doctors and Nurses on Upgrades and Newly Implemented Computer Software and Hardware
Hands on training CAD-Admin medication administration software, Premise Bed Control and Essentris PatientCharting Upgrades
Working in all clinical units between Santa Monica and WestwoodHospitals
Relay upgrade suggestions and problems with senior SuperUsers

UCLAMedicalCenterWestwood and Santa Monica, CA Sept 2008 to Present

Critical Care Transport Team RN (loaned from Float Team)

Transport critical care patients to/from:
Unit-to-unit (often to higher level of care)
Tests (i.e. CT, MRI, Nuclear Medicine)
Treatments (i.e. Radiation Oncology, Interventional Radiology and the OR)
Hospital-to-Hospital (UCLA Westwood – UCLA Santa Monica)
Transport in ambulance with EMT’s
Answer Code Blue Calls (Cardiac Arrest)
Assist or assume care of patient in critical situations on Med-Surg floors
Support staff for UCLA nurses
Assist Emergency Room in cases of Disaster

UCLAMedicalCenterWestwood and Santa Monica, CA July 2007 to Present
Float/Resource Team Critical Care RN

Under a contract with a 90% commitment (3-4 days a week) since July 2008
July 2007 to June 2008 was part time with a 30% commitment
Care for up to 2 critical patients in the ICU's
Float between all ICU's and both UCLA Westwood Medical School Campus and Santa MonicaCommunityHospital as well as ER Holding, Telemetry and PACU
At Westwood - Care for patients in ED, CCU, COU, Neuro ICU and BCU (Boarder Care Unit)
At Santa Monica - Care for patients in SICU, MICU and CCU
Using Essentris Electronic Charting and custom downtime system, paging and communications systems

BrotmanMedicalCenterWest Los Angeles, CA March 2008 to June 2008
MICU/SICU/Step Down RN Traveler Position through Emerald Health Services

Completed13 week contract
Primarily in MICU/SICU, but float regularly to Telemetry Unit
Total Care for up to 4 patients
Paper charting and Med-Dispense Units

Kaiser West LA MedicalCenterWest Los Angeles, CA Aug. 2007 to Feb. 2008
CCU/Tele RN Traveler Position through American Mobile thru NurseFinders

Completed two-13 week contracts
Primarily in Telemetry Unit - 5B, but float regularly to CCU
Care for up to 4 heavy load cardiac patients
Large geriatric population, high acuity often with blood transfusions and in isolation
Using HealthConnect Electronic Charting and Pyxis 3500 Workstation

USCHospitalLos Angeles, CADec. 2006 to July 2007
Abdominal ICU RN Traveler Position through American Mobile Healthcare

Total care of two pre/post abdominal transplant patients;
Post Whipple procedure, Liver and Kidney Transplants, Nephrectomy, Pancreatectomy, Cholecystectomy
Working with Hepatology, Hepatobiliary, Pulmonary, Infectious Disease,
Vascular and Gastrointestinal Teams
Regularly float to Neuro, Ortho, Foregut, ENT, Cardio Thoracic and Cardiac ICU’s

Treating patients with Craniotomy, Thyroidectomy,Gastric pull-ups, Lung Transplants, lung lobectomy, AAA, CHF, CABG, AVR, MVR, CAD, DVT, Stent Placements, Joint Replacements andLaminectomy.

Titrate pressors, insulin, obtainhourly vitals, perform wound care, ROM exercises
Maintain suctions, drains, chest tubes, while assessing PA and CV Catheters
Give meds, draw Blood, infuse blood, replace electrolytes assess pain and treat
Use Cerner EMAR, Pyxis, Omnicell, written charting, telephone orders, transporting patients, performing emergency care and helping other staff with their patients.
Maintaining isolation precautions and assessingnutritional needs.

NorthridgeHospital Medical Ctr.Northridge, CAOct. 2006 to Nov. 2006
SICU/MICU RN Traveler Position through NurseChoice (8 week contract)

Responsible for total care of twocritically ill and post-anesthesia patients

Including trauma (MVA, gunshots, falls), Respiratory failure, ESRD, Drug ODs, Pneumonia, UTI, GIB, Exp. Laps, Sepsis, Aneurisms, MI, HTN and CHF patients

Also floated to telemetry unit, cared for 3-4 patients during shifts

Metropolitan Medical CenterNew York, New YorkMay 2005 to Sept. 2006
Intensive Care Unit Staff RN

Medical, Cardiac and Surgical Intensive Care Units:

Admit patients to unit, with full physical, mental, family, support and care evaluation
Discharge from unit to medical floor or home
Care for various patients all with high acuity such as: ARF, DKA, AIDS, CMV, Non-hotchkins lymphoma, respiratory failure, heart failure, DVT, Sepsis, MRSA, blunt trauma wounds, ESRD (PD and HD), etc.
Post mortem care and family support
Titrate sedation and pain drips (Versed, Fentanyl & Morphine)
Administer medication and manage Insulin, Pressors, Blood Thinners, Hydration and other Drips
Prepare, assist with placement and maintain Central Venous Catheters, SWAN Catheters and Arterial Lines
Hourly vitals, q4 Temp & FS usually
Provide patient education
Support other nurses, MD's, PCA's and all other medical staff and hospital staff
Evaluate patients based on Acuity, Skin and Fall Risks
Interdisciplinary meetings; recommend course of actions for patients
Advocate for patients (Nurses being the last barrier)
Performed wound care, monitoring EKG’s, blood draws, labs and vitals
Provide social support to my 1-3 patients during each shift
Maintain multiple drip, push medication and be active and available for all codes
Assist in Bedside procedures (CVC, SWAN, A-Line or PD Placements, Debridements, Intubations, etc)
Alternate as charge nurse and narcotics nurse

Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Ctr.Bronx, New YorkJan. 2006 – Sept. 2006
RNYellow Jacket

Hospital Information Systems: Train doctors and nurses on how to use the computer systems in the NYCDOH Northern Generation’s Network, primarily in the Emergency Rooms including triage, progress notes and corrections.

Mount Sinai Hospital Medical CenterNew York, New YorkMay 2004 – July 2004
Staff RN (Limited Permit)

Telemetry/Cardio-Vascular Unit: Provided care to cardiac and diabetic patients pre and post op cardiac catheterization/angioplasty; giving medication, performing wound care, admissions, discharges, monitoring ekg’s and social support to 4-5 patients during each shift.

Alpha Surgical Enterprises, Inc. White Plains, New YorkMay 1991 – May 2005

Administrative/Executive Assistant – Systems Administrator

All duties surrounding the management and maintenance of a network of OB/GYN offices nationwide including obtaining adequate real estate, staff, their licensure and OSHA/CLIA certification. Created and maintained databases for mailing, patient charts, statistics and accounting (billing and receivables). Setup networks, designed websites, and gave clerical support. Primary liaison between Principle and Attorneys, Accountants, New Project Personnel.

Clinical Rotations

New YorkPresbyterianHospital-ColumbiaMedicalCenterMarch – May 2004

Nursing Integration: 8 weeks, 36 hours per week one-on-one with nurse manager preceptoron orthopedic unit with mix of general hospitalized patients. Progressed from 1 to 6 patients. Provided total care for patients, including intake, care plans, assisting with medications, AM Care, I & O’s, vitals, wound care and patient teaching.

CabriniMedicalCenter - Hospice Care Unit February – March 2004

Hospice Care:Provided counseling and palliative care for families and terminally ill NYC residents with home hospice care. Patient’s diagnosis ranged from AIDS, ALS, Alzheimer’s, cancer, COPD, end stage liver disease and Parkinson’s. Contributedwith intake, bereavement and discharge.

New YorkState Psychiatric Institute January – February 2004

Psychiatry:Initiated one-on-one patient contact employing therapeutic modalities for patients with depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, suicide attempts and violent histories.

Mount SinaiHospitalMedicalCenterNovember – December 2003

Obstetrics: Provided care to birthing mothers including anti-partum & post-partum assessments, birth assistance, breast-feeding education, newborn care and teaching.

St. Luke’s RooseveltHospital – Pediatric Emergency RoomOctober – November 2003

Pediatrics: Acute care for pediatric patients 2 months to 21 years old. Including complaints of asthma, fevers, sports injuries, abuse, falls, sickle cell anemia and burns. Performed physical assessments, patient teachings, and administered medication.

New YorkPresbyterianHospital -ColumbiaMedicalCenterSeptember – October 2003

Medical/Surgical:Cared for mostly indigent and homeless patients with HIV, AIDS, TB and other serious medical problems and administered medication.

Mount SinaiHospitalMedicalCenterMay – August 2003

Medical/Surgical: Cared for patients on a gastrointestinal pre and post op floor. Performed patient assessments, teaching, stoma care, vitals and administered medication.

Certifications

BLS/CPR recertification 4/2009, expires 4/2011
ACLS recertification 4/2009, expires 4/2011

CRRT Education on Prisa and NxStage for CVVH&CVVHD 4/2009 Practicum 7/2009
Los Angeles Fire Safety Class certification 1/10/07, expires 1/2011

Acute Coronary Syndrome: A Spectum of Conditions and Emerging Therapies (CME Credit) 7/7/07
Critical Thinking: Managing Stress (CME Credit) 7/7/07

Pulmonary Artery Catheter and Hemodynamic Values (CME Credit) 7/7/07

Multi-Star Annual (Safety) training 4/15/06

Continuous Minimally Invasive Cardiac Output Monitor 7/27/05
Stroke Management certification 7/12/05
12 Lead EKG 7/9/05
Pressure Ulcer Prevention & Sepsis Bundle 7/8/05
Central Line Insertion and Maintenance 7/23/05
Blood Transfusion (FFP, PRBC) 7/23/05
Sedation and Analgesia by Non-Anesthesiologists 6/29/05
PB 840 ventilation certification by respiratory care 6/6/05
Ventilator Associated Pneumonia (VAP) Prevention (CME Credit) 5/31/05
Medication Management 5/19/05
Infusion Pumps 5/2005
FSBG machine bedside 5/2005
Critical Care Core Program 11/14-29/05
Titration of Hemodynamic Infusions 12/5/05
Cardiac Dysrhythmia Interpretation 12/19-21/05