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Michelle Jenkins

@michellejenkins

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Compassionate RN with extensive experience in triage and emergency care.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that values teamwork and offers opportunities for professional growth.

As a dedicated Registered Nurse with over a decade of experience, I have honed my skills in triage and emergency care across various healthcare settings. My journey began after graduating with a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing from Edgewood College, where I became passionate about providing high-quality patient care. Currently, I serve as a Triage RN at Aspirus Health, where I assess patients' needs and coordinate care effectively, ensuring they receive the appropriate medical attention.

Throughout my career, I have taken on diverse roles, including serving as a School Nurse, where I managed the health needs of 1800 students and played a crucial role during the COVID-19 pandemic. My experience in emergency departments has equipped me with critical care skills, allowing me to handle high-pressure situations with confidence. I am committed to continuous learning and professional development, always striving to improve patient outcomes and support my colleagues in delivering exceptional care.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Clinic Triage RN

Current

Aspirus Health

Apr 2015 - Present (10 years 5 months)

Assessed patients over the phone and via MyChart messages, providing appropriate medical instructions and coordinating appointments with providers. Managed patient INR levels and dosed warfarin according to protocol, while also overseeing medication and supply inventory.

Triage Medication Management Inventory Management

School Nurse

School District of Wisconsin Dells

Aug 2019 - Present (6 years 1 month)

Served as the sole Registered Nurse for 1800 students across multiple schools, developing and managing care plans for students with chronic conditions. Led COVID-19 tracking and protocol implementation, collaborating with local health departments to ensure student and staff safety.

Emergency Medication Administration Health Education

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Beaver Dam Community Hospital

Oct 2012 - Present (12 years 11 months)

Triaged patients for emergency and urgent care, performing primary and follow-up assessments including neurological checks. Assisted with various procedures such as conscious sedation, chest tube placement, and laceration repair, while also providing discharge instructions.

Triage IV Insertion

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Wild Rose Community Memorial Hospital

Sep 2010 - Present (15 years)

Worked independently with medical doctors in a critical access hospital's Emergency Department, performing primary and follow-up assessments. Managed pain, administered medications, and stabilized patients for transfer, including preparing and mixing necessary medications due to the lack of an on-site pharmacy.

Pain Management Medication Preparation Wound Care

Medical Surgical Nurse

Divine Savior Hospital

Jan 2010 - Present (15 years 8 months)

Conducted primary and secondary assessments of medical/surgical patients during 8-hour shifts, administering scheduled and PRN medications. Managed wound care, post-operative assessments, and provided care for rehabilitation and cardiac/telemetry patients.

Medical Surgical Nursing Medication Management Wound Care