Michelle Dimicelli-Russo

Registered nurse with experience in pre-admission testing, perioperative care, telephone triage, and care coordination. Successfully implemented a full-time remote workflow for a pre-admission testing department. Offers clinical assessment, patient education, and charge nurse experience suited to remote PAT nursing roles.

Registered Nurse | Pre-Admission Testing and Outpatient Day Surgery - CHI St. Luke’s Patients Medical Center - Pasadena, Texas

(2017-10)

• Implemented a plan enabling the pre-admission testing department to work remotely full time from March 2020 through March 2022.
• Conduct telephone triage with patients and families, evaluate medical histories, and coordinate appropriate referrals.
• Obtain and review medical records to support pre-admission assessment and care coordination.
• Collaborate with the care team and outside providers to develop individualized care plans for adults with chronic conditions.
• Assess and monitor surgical patients; administer oral, IV, subcutaneous, and intramuscular medications.
• Educate patients and families on procedures and postoperative care, confirm understanding, and obtain consent.

Registered Nurse and Charge Nurse - The Woman’s Hospital of Texas - Houston, Texas

(2010-07 - 2017-08)

• Provided care across lactation, newborn nursery, neonatal intensive care, postpartum, and labor and delivery services.
• Assessed mothers and newborns, prioritized care needs, implemented physician orders, and communicated changes in patient condition.
• Cared for critically ill newborns, monitored clinical equipment, and supported infant nutritional needs.
• Provided post-anesthesia monitoring, assisted with cesarean deliveries, and supported antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum care.
• Delivered breastfeeding education, facilitated lactation support groups and family classes, and assisted with case management.

Registered Nurse | Home Healthcare - Bright Star Home Healthcare - Friendswood, Texas

(2015-05 - 2015-11)

• Administered home IVIG infusions, performed blood draws, and delivered clinical research injections.
• Documented care, discussed treatment plans with insurers, and supported complex care management.

Registered Nurse | Outpatient Day Surgery - Bayshore Medical Center - Pasadena, Texas

(2010-01 - 2010-07)

• Provided preoperative and postoperative care, including post-anesthesia assessment and monitoring.
• Administered medications, implemented physician orders, and performed phlebotomy.

Bachelor of Science - Nursing - University of Texas at Arlington (2012-08)

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing - San Jacinto College (2009-12)

Associate of Applied Science - Biology - San Jacinto College (2007-05)