MELISSA MCCARTHY
Harviell, MO. 63945
Skills and Tools
Data Entry Typing
Supervision Computer Operating
Document Scanning Medical Terminology
Photoshop Computer Literate
Emergency Room Work Nursing Work
General Office Reception Work
Microsoft Word Windows
Internet Knowledgeable Elderly Care Work
Medication Dispensing Case Management
Psychiatric Nursing
Work History
Corning, AR
07/2017-Present
Mid-South Health Systems
Transitional Unit Nurse
Charge Nurse
Work with doctor/nurse practitioner.
Care for patients who have been deemed mentally incompetent to stand trial for major crimes.
Lock down facility.
Continuously educate patients on medications and diagnosis.
Evaluate patients for readiness to transition to next phase in the five year program.
Closely monitor patients for mental status changes and report accordingly.
Provide injections and medications.
Closely monitor patients during seclusion and restraint periods.
Poplar Bluff, MO
06/2015-Present
Private Duty
Total care for Army Veteran
Poplar Bluff, MO
09/2014-04/2015
Southeast Missouri Behavioral Health
LPN Care Coordinator
Research clients to determine areas of immediate needs.
Outreaches and engages clients in a medical compliance program.
Monitors clients for areas of needs in 7 domains.
Maintains knowledge of mental illness and substance abuse and dependence.
Works with clients to develop strategies for integrated health.
Advocate for client.
Document interventions for service provider, MoHealthnet and DMH.
Maintains safety awareness in outreach environments.
Continues outreach efforts for skeptical clients.
Perform home visits.
Physically assess patients, review medications with them and obtain medical history.
Benton, MO
07/2014-01/2015
CHC-Scott County Jail
LPN
On call 24 hours.
Only on site medical staff for 60+ inmates.
Performed physical exams and health histories.
Obtained lab specimens and reported to physician any abnormal
values.
Triaged inmates with illness.
Managed and passed medications.
Ensured documentation was kept current.
Monitored patients during drug and alcohol detox.
Piedmont, MO
01/2012-03/2014
River Valley
LPN
Conducted home visits with patients in many counties.
Perform physical exams and health histories.
Provide health promotion, counseling and education.
Administer medications, wound care, and numerous other personalized interventions.
Interpret patient information and make critical decisions about needed actions.
Coordinate care, in collaboration with a wide array of healthcare professionals.
Direct and supervise care delivered by other healthcare personal such as CNA's and homemakers.
Conducted research to find the appropriate healthcare professionals as needed for the patient.
Assisted in making doctor appointments and arranging transportation.
Assisted patients in making sure their Medicaid and Medicare stayed up to date.
Assisted patients with budgeting and bill paying.
Assess the pace at which the patient is most comfortable in taking to achieve his/her goals.
Assisted patients in obtaining incomes, including jobs and/or disability.
Assisted patients in reducing their drinking/drug/smoking habits.
Poplar Bluff, MO
10/2006-12/2012
ILCSEMO
LPN
Conducted home visits with patients in many counties.
Perform physical exams and health histories.
Provide health promotion, counseling and education.
Administer medications, wound care, and numerous other personalized interventions.
Interpret patient information and make critical decisions about needed actions.
Coordinate care, in collaboration with a wide array of healthcare professionals.
Direct and supervise care delivered by other healthcare personal such as CNA's and homemakers.
Conducted research to find the appropriate healthcare professionals as needed for the patient.
Assisted in making doctor appointments and arranging transportation.
Assisted patients in making sure their Medicaid and Medicare stayed up to date.
Assisted patients with budgeting and bill paying.
Assess the pace at which the patient is most comfortable in taking to achieve his/her goals.
Assisted patients in obtaining incomes including jobs and/or disability.
Assisted patients in reducing their drinking/drug/smoking habits.
Crystal City, Mo
08/2003-09/2006
Mercy Hospital
LPN
Supervision of CNA's
Calculate and administer different dosages and rates of IV medications.
Assessments of Patients: number of patients ranged 5-12.
Physical Assessments for changes, distress or improvement.
Monitored lab work and diagnostic testing results for critical lab
values.
Ensured timely and accurate documentation on every patient.
Collection of Specimens: every type.
Education of patients and family members.
Provide information on new medications, new tests, diets,
activities and wound care.
Dispensing Medications.
Following a medication pass schedule and being able to adapt
to medication orders that do not fit the schedule.
Drawing blood and starting IV's.
Inserting Foley Catheters and Nasogastric Tubes.
Providing daily wound care.
Ensuring client hygiene needs are met.
Communicating with physicians.
Increasing patient activity level.
St. Louis, MO
06/200*-**-****
Multiple Medical Staffing Agencies
LPN Staff Nurse
Staff nurse to several hospitals and nursing homes throughout the St. Louis area.
Supervision of CNA's: supervised 1-12 per shift depending on the facility.
Responsible for staffing and scheduling CNA's and NA's.
Number of patients ranged 5-100.
Calculate and administer different dosages and rates of IV medications.
Physical Assessments for changes, distress or improvement.
Monitored lab work and diagnostic testing results for critical lab
values.
Documentation completed every hour to every eight hours.
Collection of Specimens: every type
Education of patients and family members.
Provide information on new medications, new tests, diets,
activities and wound care.
Dispensing Medications
Following a medication pass schedule and being able to adapt
to medication orders that do not fit the schedule.
Drawing blood and starting IV's.
Inserting Foley Catheters and Nasogastric Tubes.
Providing wound care.
Ensuring client hygiene needs are met.
Increasing patient activity level.
Education
Three Rivers Community College, Poplar Bluff, MO
PBTCC, Poplar Bluff, MO
Licenses/Certifications
Licensed Practical Nurse
IV Certified
TACT Certified
CPR Certified