MELISSA MCCARTHY

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Harviell, MO. 63945

573-***-****

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

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