MELISSA AYALA
** *. ********** **. ***.B* Nanuet, NY 10954 C: 845-***-**** / ********@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Healthcare professional with Medical-Surgical experience as an RN, including outpatient experience as an LPN and
Medical Assistant in Primary and Pulmonary care. Works well with a diverse population, Bilingual with excellent
communication and teaching skills. Patient focused with a proven reputation for achieving high levels of patient
satisfaction
EDUCATION
Grand Canyon University-Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing-Online-Expected Graduation Date-6/2015
SUNY Rockland Community College-Associates Degree in Science of Nursing-Suffern, NY-12/2013
Honors and Awards-Dean’s List, Rockland Psychiatric Center Award for Excellence in Psychiatric Nursing-
1/2014
BOCES-Licensed Practical Nursing Program-West Nyack, NY-2008-2009
BOCES-Medical Assistant Program-Nyack, NY-2006
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
NJS Registered Nursing License-2/2015
NYS Registered Nursing License-2/2014
NJS Licensed Practical Nursing License-2012
NYS Licensed Practical Nursing License-2009
Advanced Cardiac Life Support-2014
EKG and Pharmacology Certification by American Heart Association-2014
IV Certified-2013
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification-2015
Certification in Infection Control by NYS-2013
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Eye Surgery Center of Westchester New Rochelle, NY Per Diem-2015
Registered Nurse
• Act as Pre, Post, and Peri-Operative Nurse on all Surgical Eye Procedure
• Administers medications, reviews patient charts, and implements interventions as necessary
• Utilizes assessment skills to monitor patients' needs and consult with physicians to provide efficient
treatments to patients recovering from surgery.
• Monitor patients’ vitals, breathing, and reaction to local anesthesia or blocks during surgery
• Monitor patients for bleeding or pain near surgical site, provide physical and emotional support, report to
physician
• Plans and manage the care of post-operative patients from admission to the unit until their discharge
• Oversee and support safe transition from anesthetized state to responsiveness.
• Conduct teaching for patients on personal care and medication education after surgery
• Conduct follow up assessment for post op patients via phone one to two days after surgery and report adverse
reactions to physician promptly
• Provide patient safety, privacy and comfort at all the time.
Calvary Hospital Bronx, NY 2014-2015
Registered Nurse
• Assess patients physical and mental condition, documentation in EMR
• Reporting any changes in physical status to assigned Practitioner on unit
• Medication pass on eight-nine patients during shift
• Performed insertion of IV’s, wound care and dressing changes, including drains or tubes
• Performing other med-surg duties such as inserting foleys, gathering specimens, tracheostomy care, and
suctioning
• Transfuse blood products, total parenteral nutrition, and other treatments for patients
• Assist Practitioners with bedside procedures, such as insertion of central venous catheters, and continually
monitor patients prior and after procedures
• Address any concerns family members or patients may have and report to supervisor or Practitioner
• Give and receive change of shift report
• Create and implement plans of care for patients
• Calling codes for change of status on patient and participate in transfer of patient safely, as needed
• Acted as charge nurse by delegating assignments to nursing assistants and meeting with other collaborating
team members to assess ongoing patients’ conditions
• Perform admission assessments and provide discharge planning on patients
Mid Rockland Imaging New City, NY 2008-2014
Patient Services Coordinator
• Schedule appointments for patients: MRI's, CT scans, Ultrasounds, X-rays and Flouroscopy
• Provide explanations and preparations for patients regarding diagnostic tests
• Fax reports/give results via phone to doctors
• Obtain important information on patients such as demographics, insurance, while checking them in for
appointments
• Assure client satisfaction while maintaining a professional demeanor
Palisades Pulmonary and Medical Associates West Nyack, NY 2009-2013
Licensed Practical Nurse, Supervisor of Medical Department
• Supervised three medical assistants, and led recruiting and hiring process
• Triage patients in person and over phone to determine medical needs
• Measure vital signs, weight and height, report to practitioner
• Administer various vaccinations and medications, including nebulizer treatments and inhalers, etc., while
simultaneously educating patients on medication administration
• Explain diagnostic results to patients under supervision of MD or NP
• Obtain precertification by providing clinical information to insurance companies from pts' medical records for
diagnostic tests and necessary medications
• In charge of monitoring medical supply inventory for office
• Call in prescriptions for patients in a timely manner to ensure patient adherence
• Glucose testing, spirometry testing, and performance of EKG's
• Disciplined, energetic employee who quickly establishes rapport with patients and colleagues
Rockland Pulmonary Medical Associates West Nyack, NY 2006-2008
Medical Assistant
• Prepared patients for examination: checking vital signs, preparing charts, perform phlebotomy, EKG's,
spirometry tests, develop X-rays, setting up oxygen and nebulizer treatments
• Answer phones, take and convey messages, call in prescriptions, and call patients with their test results
• Obtaining patients' results from other facilities and faxing results to other facilities
• Ordering equipment for office use
• Assisting doctors by following necessary procedures for patients to be admitted to hospitals
• Opening and closing office.
Special Skills
• Bilingual in English and Spanish
• ICD-9 and CPT Coding
• Trained in in- and out-patient care
• Broad medical terminology knowledge
• Comprehension of Medical clinical procedures