1. MichelleFoster
6404 Greenwood Ave N Seattle Washington,USA
mfoster42@gmail.com
EDUCATION
January 2005 – August 2006 School of Nursing, University of Portland, Oregon
Bachelors of Science, Nursing
Dean’s ListSpring2005, Fall 2005,Spring2006,& Summer 2006
Passed ATI in 99th percentilenationally
March 2002 Portland Community College, Portland Oregon
Certificateof Medical Assisting
September 1998 – June 2000 Oregon State University, Corvallis Oregon
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
WORK EXPERIENCE
Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle Washington
November 2014–February2016
Staff RN, Procedure Care Unit
 Recovered patients post cardiaccatheterizations for stentplacements and electrophysiology
procedures
o Groin management includingarterial and venous sheath pulls
o Recovery from general anesthesia and conscioussedation
o Interpreted EKGs, telemetry and intervened quickly and appropriately when needed
o Detailed patient education regardingmedication management, lifestylechanges,and
followup
 Recovered patients post EGD procedures
o Effective pain management
o Education regardingdietary restrictions and progression
 Prepped and recovered patients undergoing minimally invasiveprocedure
o Pre- VS, IV placement and ensuringpre-op instruction compliance
o Post- frequent VS, monitoring LOC, IVF management, pain management, use of Aldrete
score, dischargeinstructions
Providence Portland Medical Center
October 2006 – November 2014
Staff RN
 Effectively and efficiently cared for patients with ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes,
craniotomies,lumbar and cervical surgeries,as well as other neurological disorders such as
MultipleSclerosis,Guillian-Barre,etc
 Read and interpreted telemetry
 Effectively communicated with surgeons,residents and interns to advocatefor my patients
 Floated to other medical-surgical units to carefor diabetic-renal,orthopedic,respiratory and
general surgical patients
Charge RN
 Made patient assignments for staff nurses
 Managed difficultpatientand family situations
 Budget management
 Directed patient discharges and admissionsfromPACU and ED
 Collaborated with Acute Care Manager to facilitatecomplicated discharges in a timely manner
Key Achievements
Clinical Instructor for University of Portland nursing students
 Responsiblefor the education of two senior nursingstudents duringtheir six-week clinical
rotation ensuringthey are ableto manage two complex patients fairly independently by the end
whilemaintaining patientsafety
Co-chair 8th Floor Partnership Council
 Co-chaired a committee focused on creatinga more effective and efficient workplaceby
integratingmembers of interdisciplinary teams which would be affected by the project at hand

2.  Solicited suggestions and concerns fromstaff in order to effectively tackle current and real
issues affectingpatientcareand staff satisfaction whilemaintainingan appropriatebudget.
 Examples: researchingcompletion of IV piggy back medications when concern brought up by
staff RN that it was back flowinginto main IV bag instead of into patient when hung improperly.
Created patient information binders for each room to clearly definestaff and patient
expectations. Created welcome letter and clearly defined task listfor floatRNs and CNAs to ease
flow into an unfamiliar unit.
Member of Professional Development and Research Council of Shared Decision Making Committee
 Active committee member of committee dedicated to promoting professional development and
continuingeducation of nurses
Clinical Ladder LevelThree
 Based on Dr. Benner’s “Novice-to-Expert” theory, Level three indicates I aman “experienced and
highly skilled staff nurse,clinically proficientand recognized for knowledge and skills by peers.
As well as has an emerging leadership styleand functions autonomously and consistently in this
role.”
The Childrens’Clinic
March 2002 – January 2005
Certified Medical Assistant
 performed venipuncture on children 2 weeks to 19 years of age, operated machinery to analyze
blood samples,prepared specimens to be analyzed by outsidelabs
 roomed patients, obtained subjectivehistories & objectivedata, answered patient and parent
phone calls,administered appropriatemedication,administered vaccinations,educated
patients and families regardingplans of care;liaison between physician and patients
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Haiti Foundation of Hope
March 2013, October 2014
Medical Mission in Terre Blanche, Haiti
 Assisted with minor surgeries includingadministration and monitoringof anesthesia
 Helped physiciansin diagnosis and treatment of adults and children with infectious diseases
such as malariaand typhoid
Warsaw,Poland
September – October 2016
In-home RN to patient with advanced ALS
 Tracheostomy and ventilator management, PEG tube feeding and medication management as
well as total physical careand support
 Liasoned with MDs and other home health RNs to come up with creative, less expensive
solutions to careas well as alternativemedications notoften used in Poland,but common in US
Additional professional qualifications and continuing professional development
 Oregon State Board of NursingRN license
 ACLS from American Heart Association
 Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
General information
 Minor in Spanish from Oregon State University with additional coursework in medical Spanish.
One month of intensivelessons (5 day/week, 5hr day) at Speakeasy school in Barcelona,Spain.
 Experienced in Epic,Clinical Horizons,Centricity,Portal,MicrosoftWord,Excel
Interests and hobbies
 Circus aerial arts
 Rock climbing
 Ballroomdance
Professional References
Availableupon request