Registered Nurse Medical

Melissa Sheldon, RN, RS (CAADAC)

**** ********** ***** ( Tracy, CA 95377 (

*******.*.*******@*****.*** ( 425-***-****

Combining mental health and substance abuse experience with medical and

psychiatric background to contribute to patient well-being and recovery

while meeting organizational goals and objectives.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

. OVER 10 YEARS IN THE MEDICAL FIELD, INCLUDING WORKING WITH SUBSTANCE

ABUSE AND PSYCHIATRIC PATIENTS. SKILLED IN DEVELOPING POSITIVE

RELATIONSHIPS AND GENERATING OPEN COMMUNICATIONS.

. Diagnostic evaluations/assessments.

. Bio-psychosocial assessments.

. One-on-one/ group counseling.

. Work collaboratively with family members.

. Professional//highly ethical.

. Discharge planning and follow up.

. Maintaining accurate records and reports according to agencies guidelines

and compliance standards.

Core Competencies

|Investigation |Documentation |Persistence/Discipline |

|Confidentiality |Productivity |Evaluation |

|Organization |Communication |Leadership |

Education And Training

SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR CERTIFICATE

2012

University of the Pacific Stockton, CA

registered nurse - associate of arts 2006

bellevue college Cheyenne, WY

LPN Certificate of completion 2002

laramie county community college Cheyenne, WY

certifications / development

CPR & AED certified

Up to date

HIPPAA Basic training

Counseling internship

Valley Community Counseling Services 2012- 2013

AFFILIATIONS

CAADAC registered student/member

Professional Experience

SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR/CONTRACTOR

CURRENT

VALLEY COMMUNITY COUNSELING SERVICES

. Counsel client, individually and in group sessions, to assist in

overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life, and making changes.

. Complete and maintain accurate records and reports regarding the

clients' histories and progress, services provided, and other required

information.

. Develop client treatment plans based on research, clinical experience,

and client histories.

. Review and evaluate clients' progress in relation to measurable goals

described in treatment and care plans.

. Interview clients, review records, and confer with other professionals

in order to evaluate individuals' mental and physical condition, and

to determine their suitability for participation in a specific

program.

. Intervene as advocate for clients or patients in order to resolve

emergency problems in crisis situations.

Staff nurse / rn / call center triage 2010 - 2012

amerigroup corporation Virginia Beach, VA

. Maximize patient care, responding to phone calls with accuracy, advising

callers on nursing care; utilize expertise to refer patients to suitable

resources for further care.

. Document health histories and enter them into EMR.

. Produce high quality of patient care, adhering to nursing guidelines and

procedures in a clinical setting.

. Enhance positive results, educating patients on personal care techniques

and medications.

. Conduct triage processes, prioritizing patient needs from routine to

urgent and consulting with other medical professionals as needed.

staff nurse / rn 2009 - 2010

chesapeake regional medical center Chesapeake, VA

. Conducted nursing care, planning and implementing individualized

treatment programs in telemetry and the cardiac step down unit.

. Facilitated patient assessment and proper course of nursing care for

conditions including cardiac rhythm.

. Maintained and update patient records and observation of patient

reactions to treatment.

. Administered medications as prescribed, adhering to policies, and

protocols.

. Acquired new skills in assisting with cardioversion, monitoring and

interpreting EKG rhythms.

staff nurse / rn 2007 - 2009

viirginia beach general hospital Virginia Beach, VA

. Coordinated plans of care for acute patients in oncology and other areas.

. Utilized expertise to administer chemotherapy, following guidelines and

providing bedside care for up to six patients.

. Managed patient admittance and discharge based on progress.

staff nurse / rn / medical surgical unit 2006 - 2007

highline medical center Seattle, WA

. Ensured timely and effective care for acute, post-operative and medical

patients, providing bedside care, administering medications and

fulfilling physician orders.

. Maintained open communications with physicians and comprehensive care

team for treatment plans and execution of care.

. Maximized treatment for as many as six post-surgery patients, supporting

surgeons, residents, nursing staff and technicians.

staff nurse / lpn 2006 - 2007

schick shadel hospital Burien, WA

. Expanded treatment effectiveness, assisting and educating patients on

self-care procedures.

. Promoted health and preventive management for patients in this

therapeutic environment.

. Administered and monitored psychobiological treatment regimens and

patients in withdrawal from ETOH, meth, cocaine and other substances.

. Facilitated health teaching, including individual psycho-education and

crisis intervention in detox and early recovery.

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