Melissa A. Schwibbe

**** ***** ***., **** *****, FL 33916, 317-***-****, ad1nwq@r.postjobfree.com

Compassionate and motivated Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with 39 years of experience delivering superior care to patients and ensuring comfort and understanding. Proficient at checking vital signs, recording a patient’s medical history, and assisting patients with hygiene. Collaborative and adaptable leader skilled in resolving problems with innovative solutions, managing relationships, and assessing in fast-paced and dynamic medical settings.

Professional Experience

Reconstructive Hand Surgeons of Indiana Carmel, IN 46032 Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) May 2006 - Present

● Examine and assess 38 patients per day based on established clinical nursing practice standards, with each patient receiving a customized treatment plan based on the individual's needs ● Collaborate with same hand surgeons for 16 + years to ensure effective and efficient patient care delivery and to achieve desired patient outcomes

● Train and supervise 7+ nursing aides using excellent leadership skills to boost productivity in providing exceptional patient care, achieving a 96% satisfaction rating in the latest customer survey ● Provide direct patient care utilizing knowledge of patient's age and cultural diversity and performance improvement techniques to accomplish positive outcomes in patient care

● Administer medications, treatments, and pre-op and post-op exams to patients as efficiently prescribed by physicians, allowing the department to maintain daily treatment schedule

● Communicate effectively with co-workers, physicians, and other departments to facilitate prompt patient care, achieving 65% improvement in positive patient surveys

● Maintain knowledge of all hospital policies and procedures, as well as state and federal regulations pertaining to the practice of nursing, heightening accountability by 99%

● Document health concerns and progress using Chart Logic, Scheduling using Advanced MD, and excellent written communication skills and deliver patient care through assessment, diagnosing, planning, implementation, and evaluation

Core Competencies

Nursing, Medication & Injection Administration, EMR Systems, Home Care, Supervising, Critical Thinking, Management, Problem Solving, Customer Service, Performance Improvement Education/Certifications

Associate Degree in Nursing, Ivy Tech State College, Indianapolis, IN Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Indiana State Board of Nurses, 1983 Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification, American Heart Association, 2022 (Every 2-Years) Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Certification, American Heart Association, 2022 (Every 2-Years)