MELANIE RITNER HUNDLEY

*** ***** ***** ** **. Knox, Kentucky, 40121 803-***-**** acc570@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

Registered Nurse with 6 years of extensive professional and practical experience, seeking a

challenging and rewarding position in a busy clinical enviroment.

Known as a patient advocate and team player; believe in empowering patients by delivering health

education and nursing care that enhances wellness and quality of life.

QUALIFICATIONS

Registered Nurse license number 94423 (South Carolina)(Multi-state); RN233106 (Georgia);

BLS Certified

Skilled and experienced in telemetry, medical/surgical care, medication administration,

inpatient/outpatient nursing;

Skilled and experienced in patient care plans, assessment, implementation, and

documentation;

Regularly relied upon to assist physicians in various medical procedures, particularly

venipuncture and wound care;

Extensively involved in office management, patient relations/education, and patient advocacy

in hospital, private practice, and military medical environments.

EDUCATION

Associate Degree, Nursing Midland's Technical College, Columbia, SC, 2003

Bachelor of Arts, History University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC, 1997

Diploma, College Prep Heathwood Hall Episcopal School, Columbia, SC, 1992

EXPERIENCE

Savannah Memorial Hospital Savannah, GA-September 2013-December 2013

Served as an RN in rehabilitation/pain management office setting. Responsible for being a

patient Liaison to educate patients on invasive procedures, and to help prevent infection, as

well as, prevent accidents pre and post procedure.

Monitored Vital signs, and ensured compliance with hospital policies and procedures. Served

as a resource and consultant regarding insurance needs, and follow up phone calls regarding

patients’ condition.

National Healthcare Bluffton, SC-March 2013-August 2013

Served as an RN in a memory care setting, working closely with the geriatric residents

suffering from Alzheimer’s disease, Dementia, and Parkinson’s disease in a locked down unit.

Duties also include medical surgical care, admitting/discharging, administering multiple

medications, and working closely with physicians regarding appropriate care planning.

Cannon Family Practice Liberty, SC-July 2008-December 2010

Served as an RN in a family practice office setting working closely with physicians as well as

performing administrative responsibilities

Duties included assisting with medical procedures, lab tests for diagnoses, IV blood draws, and

influenza tests, among others

Assisted in establishment and start-up management of a successful pediatric vaccination program;

Occupational health screening for the purpose of worker’s compensation, administered ppd screening to

local business employees.

Established standards for patient advocacy and insurance coordination, as well as, communication with

specialty care for the purpose of referrals for patients.

Monitored Pediatric patients ranging in age from infant to teen for signs of abuse. Educated

parents on disease prevention, diet plans, and worked closely with special needs children, and

children/teens with adhd. Assisted Physicians with assessments of patients from the local

boys’ home.

Interim Healthcare Easley, SC-January 2008-July 2008

Served as an RN case manager developing care plans and performing home healthcare for a

wide variety of diagnoses

Admitted and discharged patients, performed wound care, diabetic care, administered IV nutrition, IV

medications

Maintained rapport with other RN case managers as well as, family members of the patients.

Communicated closely with other disciplinary teams as well as, insurance companies

Landsthul Regional Medical Center Landstuhl, Germany-March 2005-February 2006

Served as an RN for a military hospital in an outpatient pre-procedure/ ambulatory procedure unit. Duties

included preparing civilian/military patients perioperatively and post operatively: IV insertions,

administration of IV medications and oral medications

Served as an infection control nurse and charge nurse delegating responsibility and supervision to

provide premium patient care; Communicated with other RN’s and Physicians to provide ultimate patient

education, discharge planning, and resources toward further health needs and requirements.

Palmetto Health Baptist Columbia, SC-February 2004-October 2004

Assigned to Medical/Surgical telemetry unit with oversight of 6-8 patients at any given time

Monitored cardiac rhythms, administered IV blood products, IV medications, oral medications,

and played a lead role on interdisciplinary team.

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