M E L I S S A M

H E N D E R S O N

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Mill Spring, NC 28756

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Highly experienced and well-trained nursing professional with sound clinical knowledge and judgment honed over 27-year career. Offering the knowledge and abilities necessary to deliver exceptional care to every patient. Valid CPR, ACLS, PALS, NALS and Paramedic certifications with full qualifications in NC.

Dependable nursing industry worker equipped for fast-paced work and changing daily needs. Serves customers effectively with attention to detail and hardworking approach. Seeks out opportunities to go beyond basics, improve processes, and increase customer satisfaction. Hardworking Registered Nurse focused on completing work quickly to consistently exceed targets. Reliable team member accustomed to taking on challenging tasks. Dedicated to business success. SKILLS

Proficient in Microsoft word Proficient in Exel Spreadsheet Proficient in Epic EMR Works well independently

Motivated team player Works well under pressure

Multitasking Case Management

Problem Solver Analytical thinking

Task prioritization

EXPERIENCE

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department, Rutherford Regional Medical Center, Jun 2007 - Current, Rutherfordton, NC

• Triaged incoming ED patients both walk ins and emergent ambulance admissions.

•. Gathered detailed medical history from patients and/or their family members.

•. Assess and treat as directed by ED Physician and per protocol.

•. Mentor and trainer for student nurses, new grads and new employees.

•. Restocked rooms and supplies as needed.

Paramedic, Polk County EMS, May 1993 - Jul 2020, Columbus NC Obtained vital signs and interpreted EKGs to determine condition and immediate concerns of each patient.

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Rescued, stabilized, and transported patients with both acute and chronic concerns.

Responded to emergency and non-emergency calls with consistent attention to detail and my surroundings.

Participated in professional development training to improve proficiency in caring for patients with various injuries and illnesses Assessed the nature and severity of each person's injuries to effectively triage situations and prioritize resources.

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department, St Luke's Hospital, Jan 2005 - Aug 2007, Columbus, NC

Utilized triage process to deliver timely and appropriate care to patients and accurately assign triage categories.

Evaluated and stabilized patients by managing varying acuity and conditions, from minor to non emergent to critical and emergent. Maintained accurate and continued nursing document by gathering patient histories, conditions, treatments and responses . Initiated and documented accurate and ongoing assessment of physical and psychosocial concerns to treat patients.

Assessed and reassessed pain by utilizing pain management techniques to educate patients and families about pain management. Completed detailed patient intakes, including documenting patient histories and current vitals.

Administered prescribed medications and monitored patients for side effects and adverse reactions.

Recorded patients' medical information and vital signs Administered medications to patients and monitored patients for reactions or side effects

Readied rooms, supplies, and instruments for upcoming procedures and expected patients.

Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery, Spartanburg Regional Medical Center, Sep 1993 - Jun 2007, Spartanburg, SC

Admission, assessment and provided nursing care to assigned labor and delivery patients.

Interpreted readings from fetal monitoring equipment to make appropriate interventions.

Provided quality care and assessment of antepartum and postpartum mothers in addition to fetal monitoring assessment and documentation. Reviewed patient birth plans and communicated to assess expectations and needs.

Assisted doctors in examination and treatment of expectant mothers and admitted labor and delivery patients.

Followed physicians' prescribed orders to administer treatments and medications.

Sep 2010

Jun 2010

May 1993

May 1989

Jun 1987

Cared for patients from labor to delivery, including fetal monitoring, newborn assessment, and postpartum care.

Implements necessary interventions for high-risk pregnancies or fetal issues.

Monitored and assessed interventions for high-risk pregnancies and fetal distress.

Emergency Medical Technician, Tryon Estates Retirment Community, Jul 1989

- Sep 1992, Columbus, NC

•. Responded to all Red Alert calls from residents.

•. Triaged alerts for falls, BP, SHOB, confusion, diabetic emergencies and psychiatric situations.

•. Obtained vital signs and interpreted EKGs and reported findings to physician.

•. Stabilized patients for transport as needed.

•. Utilized BLS and ALS to evaluate patients.

•. Obtained pertinent medical information from patient and family members.

EDUCATION

Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Adult & Pediatric, Nursing UNC Chapel Hill - Chapel Hill, NC

Forensic Nurse Examiner/ Adult & Pediatric, Nursing UNC Chapel Hill - Chapel Hill, NC

Associate of Applied Science, ADN Nursing

Blue Ridge Community College - Flat Rock, NC

Associate of Science, Emergency Medicine (Paramedic) Asheville Buncombe Tech - Asheville, NC

High School Diploma, General

Polk Central - Mill Spring, NC

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