Melissa Springston
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Summary
• Skilled LPN offering expertise in geriatric, rehabilitative, and post-operative care with 8+ years of experience in Hospital, Long Term Care, rehab, skilled nursing, assisted living, etc.
• Has working experience in the Med-surgical unit, Floating to ER units as well when needed Psych geriatric unit, ER, rapid response traveling.
• Experience in providing oversight, assessment, and care for a wide range of healthcare clients.
• Having extensive working experience using PCC (Point Click Care), Matrix, Meditech, Federal, Centrix, and Epic EMR systems.
• Prepare clinical visit notes and follow client care plans as developed by the registered nurse and according to agency policy.
• Administered medication accurately, observing the patient response, as evidenced by documentation in the medical record and lack of negative outcomes.
• Clear understanding of tasks and experience in the medical field. Motivated to learn to grow and excel in area.
• Adept at fostering and sustaining open and productive professional relationships with physicians, patients, family members, and other medical staff.
• Provided bedside care and assistance with medications as needed. Highly flexible scheduling availability including emergencies as required.
• Ensures efficient, accurate, and individualized care by working with other healthcare providers to execute strategic care plans.
• She has also worked for more than 8 years as a corpsman in the military, with the Marines as a devil doc. Education
Finger Lakes Community College - Canandaigua, New York Oct 2017 Associate Degree of Associate of Applied Science: Natural Resources Conservation SUNY Brockport EOC - Rochester, NY Jul 1998
Associates of Practical Nursing
Mount Morris Middle/Senior High School - Mount Morris, NY Jun 1989 High School Diploma of Diploma
Licenses & Certifications
LPN NY State License- 256518- 07/31/2024
BLS (AHA)-12/05/2024
Skills
• BLS Certified (AHA)
• Teamwork skills
• Multi-Tasking
• LPN
• Medication Administration
• Critical Care Experience
• EMR Systems (PCC, Epic, MatrixCare)
• Hospice Care
• Epic
• Caregiving
• Vital signs
• Hospital experience
• Management
• Acute care
• Medical Records
• Patient Care
• Experience Administering Injections
Work Experience
Highland Hospital-Rochester, NY Feb 2023-Dec 2023
Licensed Practical Nurse (Med/Surge, Floated to ER unit when needed)
• Observed and recorded patient vital signs and medical information
• Observed, monitored, and adjusted specialized equipment. Interpret and record electronic displays.
• Insert catheters, start IVs, and change dressings.
• Prepared equipment and assist the physician in the examination and treatment of patients.
• Responded to life-saving situations based on nursing standards and protocol.
• Participated in the planning for discharge.
• Accurately recorded all information regarding care and treatment completely and concisely on time and in the appropriate format.
Pleasant Bay Nursing and Rehab, Brewster, MA (Travel Assignment) Dec 2022-Feb 2023 LPN - Charge/Supervisor/Manager Rehab and Geri psych
• Maintained accurate records of all staff education in compliance with facility and state recommendations and policies.
• Coordinated staff activities monthly designed to show appreciation and create a culture of community and work ethic.
Valley View Manor Nursing Home, Norwich, NY (Travel Assignment) Nov 2022-Dec 2022 LPN - Charge / Supervisor / Manager, SNF
• Computer Charting System: Epic
• Worked as a Charge Nurse in a skilled nursing facility
• Assisted nursing and medical staff with basic medical tasks, such as administering medication.
• Updated patient records in a confidential manner. UR Medicine Strong Memorial Hospital-Rochester, NY (Travel Assignment) Mar 2022-Nov 2022 Licensed Practical Nurse
• Worked in a Med-Surg Unit as an LPN.
• Ensured patients are hygienic, clean, and free from risk of infections.
• Supported all aspects of ADLs to help maintain the highest independence according to a care plan.
• Prepared equipment and assist the physician in the examination and treatment of patients.
• Responded to life-saving situations based on nursing standards and protocol. DeMay Living center-Newark, NY (Travel Assignment) Jan 2022-Mar 2022 LPN / LVN - Charge / Supervisor / Manager on a Geri-Psych Unit
• Administered care, medications, and vaccines to all patients of any age.
• Communicated with physicians and other healthcare professionals. Rhode Island DOH-Riverside, RI (Travel Assignment) Sep 2021-Jan 2022 Licensed Practical Nurse (Covid 19 Vaccinator)
• Computer Charting System: Epic
• Covid Investigator, responsible for contacting people with laboratory-confirmed, probable, and suspected diagnoses of COVID-19 and providing health education and guidance to interrupt ongoing disease transmission.
• Understand the Case Investigation, testing, and contact tracing process in the context of a pandemic
• Call and conduct interviews with people with a positive test for COVID-19 to provide instructions and gather information, which is input to the digital system
• Identified close contacts of cases and input to the digital system
• Responded to common questions and provide information/recommendations regarding isolation
• Communicated with cases in a professional and empathetic manner
• Collected information on symptoms during the call and record it into a digital system
• Coordinated with Care Resource Coordinators if necessary, to refer cases to local support resources Livingston County Nursing-Mount Morris, NY (Travel Assignment) Jun 2021-Sep 2021 LPN / LVN - Charge / Supervisor / Manager, LPN/LVN General, LTC
• Administered oral, intramuscular, and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
• Critical thinking
• Flexibility
• Adaptability
• Strong communication skills.
Cuba Memorial Hospital Inc- Cuba, NY (Travel Assignment) Apr 2021-Jun 2021 LPN / LVN - Charge / Supervisor / Manager, LPN/LVN General
• Administered care, medications, and vaccines to all patients of any age.
• Communicated with physicians and other healthcare professionals Ontario Center- Canandaigua, NY Jan 2021-Apr 2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
• Updated patient charts to reflect changes to care plans, interventions, and observations.
• Administered oral, and intramuscular medications to patients and monitored responses. Personal Time Off- Rochester NY Apr 2020-Dec 2020
Wesley Gardens Nursing Home-Rochester, NY Nov 2019-Mar 2020 LPN / LVN - Assisted Living, LTC (8 hrs overnight shift)
• Computer Charting System: Point Click Care
• Worked as a Lead LPN
• Organized and delegated tasks during rapid response and high-pressure code situations.
• Oversaw medication administration to 48 patients daily, monitoring and documenting responses.
• Facilitated patient admission, transfer, and discharge processes.
• Delegated and prioritized tasks, streamlining all steps in rapid response situations.
• Responded to patient alarms and needs assessment requests to identify the course of treatment.
• Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting, and exercising.
• Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
• Managed wound care, gave respiratory treatments, and helped with non-invasive procedures. Rochester General Hospital-Rochester, NY Oct 2019-Mar 2020 LPN/LVN (Med/Surg) (8 hrs evening shift)
• Worked as LPN in the Med-surgical Unit
• Administered oral, intramuscular, and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
• Immunized patients against influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnesses.
• Utilized EPIC EMR to document all patient interventions, such as evaluations, care plans, and observations.
• Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with the supervising healthcare provider.
• Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds, and managed catheters.
• Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
• Provided pre- and post-operative nursing care
Crest Manor Living & Rehab Center -Fairport, NY (Full-Time) Feb 2018-Sep 2019 LPN / LVN - Charge / Supervisor / Manager (8 hrs evening shift)
• Immunized patients against influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnesses.
• Used facility EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions, and transfer files.
• Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options, and procedures.
• Assisted patients with daily tasks, such as dressing, hygiene upkeep, and movement throughout the facility.
• Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
• Addressed unit staff concerns, including staffing ratios, resource management, allocation of responsibilities, and optimized workload management.
Rochester Regional Health-Rochester, NY Aug 2017-Dec 2018 LPN / LVN - Charge / Supervisor / Manager (8 hrs overnight shift)
• Performed nursing assessments and collected patient medical histories to help determine the proper diagnosis.
• Triaged patients' issues based on stated symptoms, basic assessments, and documented vitals.
• Cared for clinic patients by administering medications and treatments for various conditions.
• Prepared charts for clinic patients, including gathering all hospital records and test results.
• Coordinated timely refills for patients' prescriptions by obtaining authorizations and transmitting paperwork.
• Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
• Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously, and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans. Ontario Centre-Canandaigua, NY Nov 2015-Aug 2017
Licensed Practical Nurse
• Worked as a Travel nurse at Ontario Centre
• Organized and delegated tasks during rapid response and high-pressure code situations.
• Presented information regarding diagnoses, conditions, illnesses, treatments, and outcomes to patients and families in clear, easy-to-understand terminology.
• Administered oral, intramuscular medications to patients and monitored responses.
• Updated patient charts to reflect changes to care plans, interventions and observation.