Patient Care Emergency
Resume:
MELISSA
BROWN
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Little Rock, AR 72223
SUMMARY
Resourceful RN with 10 years of experience caring for patients and working closely with other healthcare staff. Well-rounded individual skillful in providing emotional support to patients and families, performing various diagnostic tests and administering medication. In-depth knowledge of emergency care and nursing care techniques and methods.
Competent and caring RN offering 10 years of coordinating and carrying out patient care in high-volume hospital environments. Demonstrated performing with speed and accuracy to assess patients, deliver treatments and delegate tasks. Proven history of advocating for patient needs and fostering top-quality care.
SKILLS
Medication and IV administration
Clinical leadership and supervision
EPIC EMR
Charting and documentation
HIPAA and confidentiality
Taking vital signs
Wound care
Building trust and rapport
Intake and discharge
Dispensing medication
Staff Development and Precepting
IV drug therapy management
Ventilator care
Diabetes management
Body mechanics knowledge
EXPERIENCE
RN STAFF NURSE 02/2013 to Current
BMCNLR - Little Rock, AR
Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
Reviewed physician orders and administered therapies, treatments and medications.
Maintained reports to provide oncoming shift with full patient status.
Prioritized patient care assignments based on patient conditions to achieve optimal outcomes.
LPN 07/2007 to 02/2012
BMCNLR - Little Rock, AR
Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
LPN 02/2004 to 06/2007
Conway Dialysis Clinic - Conway, AR
Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
Evaluated patient care procedural changes for effectiveness and made necessary adjustments.
Reviewed physician orders and administered therapies, treatments and medications.
Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
LPN 05/2002 to 02/2004
CHDC - Conway, AR
Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms to assess and prioritize need for further attention.
LPN 03/2000 to 05/2002
Rose Care Rehabilitation - Benton, AR
Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms to assess and prioritize need for further attention.
Started, monitored and managed intravenous medication to stabilize patient heart and blood pressure.
LPN 08/1997 to 03/2000
Benton Services Center - Benton, AR
Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
Started, monitored and managed intravenous medication to stabilize patient heart and blood pressure.
Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
UACCM - Morrilton, AR
Associate of Science
Nursing Education, 12/2012
Major in Associate of Nursing
Ouachita Technical College - Malvern, AR
LPN
LPN Degree, 07/1997
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