Melissa Ingram
Email: ********@******************.***
Address:
City: Benton
State: TN
Zip: 37307
Country: USA
Phone: 423-***-****
Skill Level: Any
Salary Range:
Primary Skills/Experience:
Enthusiastic L PN with excellent people skills and dedicated work ethic. Demonstrated medical procedure competency, with 23 years emergency room and several years of management experience.
Educational Background:
High School Dipolma from Pickens Technical Institute, Jasper GA 1/2001 to 3/1990 (Nursing)
Job History / Details:
Professional Summary
Enthusiastic LPN with excellent people skills and dedicated work ethic. Demonstrated medical procedure competency, with 23 years emergency room and several years of management experience.
Licenses
Valid Tennessee LPN license - copy upon request
Valid Tennessee EMT-IV license - copy upon request
Nationally registered EMT-IV
TNCC certification
PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
BLS certified
Skill Highlights
Clinical experience
Strong clinical judgment
Administering medication
Taking patient histories
Acute care expertise
Conducting physical examinations
IV drug therapy management
In- and out-patient care
Pre- and post-surgical care
Medical clinical procedures
Minor surgery assistance
Venipuncture/blood draw
Chest pain management
Successfully directs staff meetings
Effective policy and program development
Problem resolution capability
Prioritizing/managing deadlines
Self-directed
Computerized charting EMR
Compliance reporting
Running staff meetings
Professional Experience
May 2012 to Current
Chattanooga Surgery Center Chattanooga, TN
LPN
Processed monthly reports for department performance.
Managed care for post-operative patients through discharge.
Performed lab tests and communicated results.
Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.
Followed infection control procedures.
Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
Provided necessary health education training for patients.
Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.
Partnered with team of Registered Nurses to ensure over all well-being of all patients.
February 2008 to April 2012
Erlanger Medical Center Chattanooga, TN
LPN Emergency room and Clinical Decision Unit
Oversaw and managed clinical and support staff in patient care activities while maintaining a high level of staff morale and professionalism.
Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.
Treated patients with strokes, head traumas, comas and intracranial hematomas.
Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability.
Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
Closely monitored acute conditions.
January 2005 to February 2007
Copper Basin Medical Center Copperhill, TN
Out Patient Services Manager
Trained new staff on quality control procedures.
Assisted doctors with surgeries and non-invasive procedures.
Ensured HIPAA compliance.
Coordinated the review, revision and creation of Operational Policies within Outpatient Department.
Followed infection control procedures.
Developed and produced all office flyer notifications for important policy changes, office news and events.
Performed monthly inventory and maintained office and medical supply counts.
Processed monthly reports for department performance.
Served as a liaison between patients and physicians to assist patients in understanding their treatment plans.
Oversaw implementation of patient management plans.
Cleaning and properly sterilizing medical instruments.
Monthly reports and scheduling
Education and Training
1990 Pickens Technical Institute Jasper, GA
Diploma Nursing