Melissa Springston

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Summary

• Skilled LPN offering expertise in geriatric, rehabilitative, and post-operative care with 8+ years of experience in Hospital, Long Term Care, rehab, skilled nursing, assisted living, etc.

• Has working experience in the Med-surgical unit, Floating to ER units as well when needed Psych geriatric unit, ER, rapid response traveling.

• Experience in providing oversight, assessment, and care for a wide range of healthcare clients.

• Having extensive working experience using PCC (Point Click Care), Matrix, Meditech, Federal, Centrix, and Epic EMR systems.

• Prepare clinical visit notes and follow client care plans as developed by the registered nurse and according to agency policy.

• Administered medication accurately, observing the patient response, as evidenced by documentation in the medical record and lack of negative outcomes.

• Clear understanding of tasks and experience in the medical field. Motivated to learn to grow and excel in area.

• Adept at fostering and sustaining open and productive professional relationships with physicians, patients, family members, and other medical staff.

• Provided bedside care and assistance with medications as needed. Highly flexible scheduling availability including emergencies as required.

• Ensures efficient, accurate, and individualized care by working with other healthcare providers to execute strategic care plans.

• She has also worked for more than 8 years as a corpsman in the military, with the Marines as a devil doc. Education

Finger Lakes Community College - Canandaigua, New York Oct 2017 Associate Degree of Associate of Applied Science: Natural Resources Conservation SUNY Brockport EOC - Rochester, NY Jul 1998

Associates of Practical Nursing

Mount Morris Middle/Senior High School - Mount Morris, NY Jun 1989 High School Diploma of Diploma

Licenses & Certifications

LPN NY State License- 256518- 07/31/2024

BLS (AHA)-12/05/2024

Skills

• BLS Certified (AHA)

• Teamwork skills

• Multi-Tasking

• LPN

• Medication Administration

• Critical Care Experience

• EMR Systems (PCC, Epic, MatrixCare)

• Hospice Care

• Epic

• Caregiving

• Vital signs

• Hospital experience

• Management

• Acute care

• Medical Records

• Patient Care

• Experience Administering Injections

Work Experience

Highland Hospital-Rochester, NY Feb 2023-Dec 2023

Licensed Practical Nurse (Med/Surge, Floated to ER unit when needed)

• Observed and recorded patient vital signs and medical information

• Observed, monitored, and adjusted specialized equipment. Interpret and record electronic displays.

• Insert catheters, start IVs, and change dressings.

• Prepared equipment and assist the physician in the examination and treatment of patients.

• Responded to life-saving situations based on nursing standards and protocol.

• Participated in the planning for discharge.

• Accurately recorded all information regarding care and treatment completely and concisely on time and in the appropriate format.

Pleasant Bay Nursing and Rehab, Brewster, MA (Travel Assignment) Dec 2022-Feb 2023 LPN - Charge/Supervisor/Manager Rehab and Geri psych

• Maintained accurate records of all staff education in compliance with facility and state recommendations and policies.

• Coordinated staff activities monthly designed to show appreciation and create a culture of community and work ethic.

Valley View Manor Nursing Home, Norwich, NY (Travel Assignment) Nov 2022-Dec 2022 LPN - Charge / Supervisor / Manager, SNF

• Computer Charting System: Epic

• Worked as a Charge Nurse in a skilled nursing facility

• Assisted nursing and medical staff with basic medical tasks, such as administering medication.

• Updated patient records in a confidential manner. UR Medicine Strong Memorial Hospital-Rochester, NY (Travel Assignment) Mar 2022-Nov 2022 Licensed Practical Nurse

• Worked in a Med-Surg Unit as an LPN.

• Ensured patients are hygienic, clean, and free from risk of infections.

• Supported all aspects of ADLs to help maintain the highest independence according to a care plan.

• Prepared equipment and assist the physician in the examination and treatment of patients.

• Responded to life-saving situations based on nursing standards and protocol. DeMay Living center-Newark, NY (Travel Assignment) Jan 2022-Mar 2022 LPN / LVN - Charge / Supervisor / Manager on a Geri-Psych Unit

• Administered care, medications, and vaccines to all patients of any age.

• Communicated with physicians and other healthcare professionals. Rhode Island DOH-Riverside, RI (Travel Assignment) Sep 2021-Jan 2022 Licensed Practical Nurse (Covid 19 Vaccinator)

• Computer Charting System: Epic

• Covid Investigator, responsible for contacting people with laboratory-confirmed, probable, and suspected diagnoses of COVID-19 and providing health education and guidance to interrupt ongoing disease transmission.

• Understand the Case Investigation, testing, and contact tracing process in the context of a pandemic

• Call and conduct interviews with people with a positive test for COVID-19 to provide instructions and gather information, which is input to the digital system

• Identified close contacts of cases and input to the digital system

• Responded to common questions and provide information/recommendations regarding isolation

• Communicated with cases in a professional and empathetic manner

• Collected information on symptoms during the call and record it into a digital system

• Coordinated with Care Resource Coordinators if necessary, to refer cases to local support resources Livingston County Nursing-Mount Morris, NY (Travel Assignment) Jun 2021-Sep 2021 LPN / LVN - Charge / Supervisor / Manager, LPN/LVN General, LTC

• Administered oral, intramuscular, and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.

• Critical thinking

• Flexibility

• Adaptability

• Strong communication skills.

Cuba Memorial Hospital Inc- Cuba, NY (Travel Assignment) Apr 2021-Jun 2021 LPN / LVN - Charge / Supervisor / Manager, LPN/LVN General

• Administered care, medications, and vaccines to all patients of any age.

• Communicated with physicians and other healthcare professionals Ontario Center- Canandaigua, NY Jan 2021-Apr 2021

Licensed Practical Nurse

• Updated patient charts to reflect changes to care plans, interventions, and observations.

• Administered oral, and intramuscular medications to patients and monitored responses. Personal Time Off- Rochester NY Apr 2020-Dec 2020

Wesley Gardens Nursing Home-Rochester, NY Nov 2019-Mar 2020 LPN / LVN - Assisted Living, LTC (8 hrs overnight shift)

• Computer Charting System: Point Click Care

• Worked as a Lead LPN

• Organized and delegated tasks during rapid response and high-pressure code situations.

• Oversaw medication administration to 48 patients daily, monitoring and documenting responses.

• Facilitated patient admission, transfer, and discharge processes.

• Delegated and prioritized tasks, streamlining all steps in rapid response situations.

• Responded to patient alarms and needs assessment requests to identify the course of treatment.

• Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting, and exercising.

• Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.

• Managed wound care, gave respiratory treatments, and helped with non-invasive procedures. Rochester General Hospital-Rochester, NY Oct 2019-Mar 2020 LPN/LVN (Med/Surg) (8 hrs evening shift)

• Worked as LPN in the Med-surgical Unit

• Administered oral, intramuscular, and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.

• Immunized patients against influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnesses.

• Utilized EPIC EMR to document all patient interventions, such as evaluations, care plans, and observations.

• Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with the supervising healthcare provider.

• Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds, and managed catheters.

• Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.

• Provided pre- and post-operative nursing care

Crest Manor Living & Rehab Center -Fairport, NY (Full-Time) Feb 2018-Sep 2019 LPN / LVN - Charge / Supervisor / Manager (8 hrs evening shift)

• Immunized patients against influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnesses.

• Used facility EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions, and transfer files.

• Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options, and procedures.

• Assisted patients with daily tasks, such as dressing, hygiene upkeep, and movement throughout the facility.

• Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.

• Addressed unit staff concerns, including staffing ratios, resource management, allocation of responsibilities, and optimized workload management.

Rochester Regional Health-Rochester, NY Aug 2017-Dec 2018 LPN / LVN - Charge / Supervisor / Manager (8 hrs overnight shift)

• Performed nursing assessments and collected patient medical histories to help determine the proper diagnosis.

• Triaged patients' issues based on stated symptoms, basic assessments, and documented vitals.

• Cared for clinic patients by administering medications and treatments for various conditions.

• Prepared charts for clinic patients, including gathering all hospital records and test results.

• Coordinated timely refills for patients' prescriptions by obtaining authorizations and transmitting paperwork.

• Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.

• Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously, and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans. Ontario Centre-Canandaigua, NY Nov 2015-Aug 2017

Licensed Practical Nurse

• Worked as a Travel nurse at Ontario Centre

• Organized and delegated tasks during rapid response and high-pressure code situations.

• Presented information regarding diagnoses, conditions, illnesses, treatments, and outcomes to patients and families in clear, easy-to-understand terminology.

• Administered oral, intramuscular medications to patients and monitored responses.

• Updated patient charts to reflect changes to care plans, interventions and observation.

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