MELISSA AYALA

** *. ********** **. ***.B* Nanuet, NY 10954 C: 845-***-**** / acok7k@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Healthcare professional with Medical-Surgical experience as an RN, including outpatient experience as an LPN and

Medical Assistant in Primary and Pulmonary care. Works well with a diverse population, Bilingual with excellent

communication and teaching skills. Patient focused with a proven reputation for achieving high levels of patient

satisfaction

EDUCATION

Grand Canyon University-Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing-Online-Expected Graduation Date-6/2015

SUNY Rockland Community College-Associates Degree in Science of Nursing-Suffern, NY-12/2013

Honors and Awards-Dean’s List, Rockland Psychiatric Center Award for Excellence in Psychiatric Nursing-

1/2014

BOCES-Licensed Practical Nursing Program-West Nyack, NY-2008-2009

BOCES-Medical Assistant Program-Nyack, NY-2006

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

NJS Registered Nursing License-2/2015

NYS Registered Nursing License-2/2014

NJS Licensed Practical Nursing License-2012

NYS Licensed Practical Nursing License-2009

Advanced Cardiac Life Support-2014

EKG and Pharmacology Certification by American Heart Association-2014

IV Certified-2013

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification-2015

Certification in Infection Control by NYS-2013

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Eye Surgery Center of Westchester New Rochelle, NY Per Diem-2015

Registered Nurse

• Act as Pre, Post, and Peri-Operative Nurse on all Surgical Eye Procedure

• Administers medications, reviews patient charts, and implements interventions as necessary

• Utilizes assessment skills to monitor patients' needs and consult with physicians to provide efficient

treatments to patients recovering from surgery.

• Monitor patients’ vitals, breathing, and reaction to local anesthesia or blocks during surgery

• Monitor patients for bleeding or pain near surgical site, provide physical and emotional support, report to

physician

• Plans and manage the care of post-operative patients from admission to the unit until their discharge

• Oversee and support safe transition from anesthetized state to responsiveness.

• Conduct teaching for patients on personal care and medication education after surgery

• Conduct follow up assessment for post op patients via phone one to two days after surgery and report adverse

reactions to physician promptly

• Provide patient safety, privacy and comfort at all the time.

Calvary Hospital Bronx, NY 2014-2015

Registered Nurse

• Assess patients physical and mental condition, documentation in EMR

• Reporting any changes in physical status to assigned Practitioner on unit

• Medication pass on eight-nine patients during shift

• Performed insertion of IV’s, wound care and dressing changes, including drains or tubes

• Performing other med-surg duties such as inserting foleys, gathering specimens, tracheostomy care, and

suctioning

• Transfuse blood products, total parenteral nutrition, and other treatments for patients

• Assist Practitioners with bedside procedures, such as insertion of central venous catheters, and continually

monitor patients prior and after procedures

• Address any concerns family members or patients may have and report to supervisor or Practitioner

• Give and receive change of shift report

• Create and implement plans of care for patients

• Calling codes for change of status on patient and participate in transfer of patient safely, as needed

• Acted as charge nurse by delegating assignments to nursing assistants and meeting with other collaborating

team members to assess ongoing patients’ conditions

• Perform admission assessments and provide discharge planning on patients

Mid Rockland Imaging New City, NY 2008-2014

Patient Services Coordinator

• Schedule appointments for patients: MRI's, CT scans, Ultrasounds, X-rays and Flouroscopy

• Provide explanations and preparations for patients regarding diagnostic tests

• Fax reports/give results via phone to doctors

• Obtain important information on patients such as demographics, insurance, while checking them in for

appointments

• Assure client satisfaction while maintaining a professional demeanor

Palisades Pulmonary and Medical Associates West Nyack, NY 2009-2013

Licensed Practical Nurse, Supervisor of Medical Department

• Supervised three medical assistants, and led recruiting and hiring process

• Triage patients in person and over phone to determine medical needs

• Measure vital signs, weight and height, report to practitioner

• Administer various vaccinations and medications, including nebulizer treatments and inhalers, etc., while

simultaneously educating patients on medication administration

• Explain diagnostic results to patients under supervision of MD or NP

• Obtain precertification by providing clinical information to insurance companies from pts' medical records for

diagnostic tests and necessary medications

• In charge of monitoring medical supply inventory for office

• Call in prescriptions for patients in a timely manner to ensure patient adherence

• Glucose testing, spirometry testing, and performance of EKG's

• Disciplined, energetic employee who quickly establishes rapport with patients and colleagues

Rockland Pulmonary Medical Associates West Nyack, NY 2006-2008

Medical Assistant

• Prepared patients for examination: checking vital signs, preparing charts, perform phlebotomy, EKG's,

spirometry tests, develop X-rays, setting up oxygen and nebulizer treatments

• Answer phones, take and convey messages, call in prescriptions, and call patients with their test results

• Obtaining patients' results from other facilities and faxing results to other facilities

• Ordering equipment for office use

• Assisting doctors by following necessary procedures for patients to be admitted to hospitals

• Opening and closing office.

Special Skills

• Bilingual in English and Spanish

• ICD-9 and CPT Coding

• Trained in in- and out-patient care

• Broad medical terminology knowledge

• Comprehension of Medical clinical procedures

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