Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Awards
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Michelle Laudat

St. Thomas

Summary

Competent Emergency Nurse of two years with robust background in emergency care, delivering high-quality patient outcomes in fast-paced environments. History of impactful contributions to patient stabilization and care coordination. Collaborative team player known for adaptability and reliability, ensuring seamless operations in dynamic healthcare settings.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Emergency Room Registered Nurse

Schneider Regional Medical Center
09.2023 - Current
  • Mastered the quick initiation of intravenous lines regularly and in emergency cases.
  • Assisted with procedures such as intubation, central line placement, splinting & casting, suturing, conscious sedation, and chest tube placement.
  • Exercised direct, safe, and efficient care in a fast-paced emergency room, while managing a patient-to-nurse ratio of 6:1, with at least 2 critical patients per shift.
  • Triaged patients by priority & severity using the ESI tool.
  • Exhibited the ability to maintain composure and apply critical thinking in high-pressure situations.
  • Mentored new graduates and hires, ensuring a smooth transition with orientation sessions and constructive feedback.
  • Intervened and stabilized patients during unexpected changes and emergencies, including cardiac arrest or respiratory distress events.
  • Acted as an advocate for patients' rights while ensuring the confidentiality of personal health information.

COVID-19 Specimen Collector/Lab Assistant

Schneider Regional Medical Center
10.2021 - 12.2021
  • Cleaned and disinfected work area and supplies.
  • Collected COVID specimens via nasopharyngeal and oropharyngeal swabs.
  • Transported specimens to lab to be analyzed.
  • Entered COVID results in the lab system.
  • Emailed results to patients via secured portal.
  • Assisted with scheduling COVID tests.

Teaching Assistant

University of the Virgin Islands
01.2020 - 12.2020
  • Assisted in responding to students' assignments and emails.
  • Created and distributed class announcements.
  • Assisted in creating assignments and class activities.
  • Recorded student attendance.
  • Compiled notes for each class.
  • Prepared tasks and set reminders.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of the Virgin Islands
01.2023

Minor - Psychology

University of the Virgin Islands
01.2023

Skills

  • Intravenous Insertion - Expert
  • Triage & Prioritization - Proficient
  • Critical Thinking - Expert
  • Professional Communication - Expert
  • Teamwork - Expert
  • Condition monitoring - Advanced
  • Medication administration - Expert
  • Health promotion - Expert
  • Emergency care - Advanced
  • EKG interpretation - Intermediate
  • Trauma Nursing - Intermediate
  • Emergency care - Advanced

Certification

  • Adult Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Certification - Expires 2026-05
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - Expires 2025-10
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - Expires 2026-12
  • Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Program Certification - Expires 2025-03
  • NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification - Expires 2029-06
  • Genitourinary care
  • PADI Open Water Diver Certification - Obtained 2023-05
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - Expires 2025-10
  • Trauma Nursing Core Courses (TNCC) - Expires 2029-06

Awards

Dean's List, UVI, 2019-2023, Dean's Award for Academic Excellence & Professional Nursing Qualities, UVI, 2022-2023, Rookie of the Year, American Red Cross, 2023, Elmer E. Brent Award, UVI, 2022, Whitter Health Clinical Graduate, 2023

Timeline

Emergency Room Registered Nurse

Schneider Regional Medical Center
09.2023 - Current

COVID-19 Specimen Collector/Lab Assistant

Schneider Regional Medical Center
10.2021 - 12.2021

Teaching Assistant

University of the Virgin Islands
01.2020 - 12.2020

Minor - Psychology

University of the Virgin Islands

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of the Virgin Islands
Michelle Laudat