Registered Nurse
Resume:
Melissa Colston, RN
**** ********* *****, ********, ** 65202 660-***-**** **********@*****.***
Professional Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse bringing 30 years experience of treating patients and coordinating care with other healthcare staff. Proven history of leveraging critical thinking, analysis and medical knowledge to deliver compassionate and exceptional care in high-pressure environments. Prioritizes clinical and operational tasks in fast-paced emergency medicine settings.
Education
●MACC - Associates Degree in Nursing 05/1993
Skills & Abilities
●ACLS, BLS, NIHA, and IV Therapy Certified
●Ethical and non-judgmental; relate well to people from diverse backgrounds
●Organized and able to multitask
●Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
●Team player
Work History
●Previous Employers:
●Charge Nurse 12/2021 to Present
Landmark Hospital - Columbia, MO
Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular
telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with
healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Oversaw delivery of care for all patients on 26-bed LTAC unit, providing direct care to patients, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
●Travel Registered Nurse, 01/2021 to 03/2021
Marshfield Medical Center – Marshfield, WI
Administered medications, assessed changes, and reported results to doctors.
Complied with infectious disease measures to reduce spread of COVID-19 between patients, families, and medical personnel.
Responded to and documented sudden condition changes in patients with moderate to severe COVID-19 symptoms.
Educated patients and families about COVID-19 related illnesses, recommended protective measures, and treatments.
Triaged patients and delegated treatment needs to qualified staff and specialized departments.
Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs,
titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tubes.
Provided targeted care and treatment to Covid 19 patients.
●Registered Nurse, 01/2019 to 03/2021
Trusted – San Francisco, CA
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health
educations and discharge support.
Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met
treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway
management.
Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with
healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular
telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
●Travel Registered Nurse, 08/2020 to 12/2020
OSHNER LSU SHREVEPORT LA – Monroe, LA
Administered medications, assessed changes, and reported results to doctors.
Complied with infectious disease measures to reduce spread of COVID-19 between patients, families, and medical personnel.
Responded to and documented sudden condition changes in patients with moderate to severe COVID-19 symptoms.
Mitigated hazard potential from patients with communicable diseases.
Educated patients and families about COVID-19 related illnesses, recommended protective measures, and treatments.
Maintained confidentiality regarding test results and other protected patient information.
Checked and recorded vital signs of patients and reported changes in patients' behavior or conditions.
Guided and educated patients and caregivers on diagnoses, disease management, preventative measures, medication use and self-care to foster consistency in care administration.
Triaged patients and delegated treatment needs to qualified staff and specialized departments.
Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs,
titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tubes.
Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals and analyzed records and charts to define care
requirements.
Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out and manage personalized
care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
Provided targeted care and treatment to Covid 19 patients.
●Registered Nurse, 03/2020 to 05/2020
SOUTHEAST HEALTHCARE – DEXTER, MO
Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular
telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with
healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new
concerns.
Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health
educations and discharging support to provide comprehensive care to over 5 to 6 patients daily.
Registered Nurse, 10/2019 to 12/2019
Barnes Jewish Hospital – St Louis, MO
Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular
telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with
healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new
concerns.
●Registered Nurse, 07/2019 to 10/2019
Centerpoint Hospital – Independence, MO
Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular
telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with
healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
●Registered Nurse, 07/2017 to 07/2019
Fitzgibbon Hospital – Marshall, MO
Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular
telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with
healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Oversaw delivery of care for all patients on 20-bed medical-surgical unit, providing direct care to up to 5 patients, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
●Registered Nurse, 07/2016 to 07/2017
Christian Northeast Hospital – St.louis, MO
Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular
telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
●Registered Nurse Case Manager, 03/2016 to 07/2016
Boone Hospital Center – Columbia, MO
Used Epic to maintain database of relevant information for practitioners to access and coordinate patient care.
●Registered Nurse, 03/2015 to 03/2016
Christian Northeast Hospital – St.louis, MO
Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
●Registered Nurse, 09/2014 to 03/2015
Liberty Hospital – Liberty, MO
Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
●Registered Nurse Case Manager, 08/2009 to 09/2014
University Missouri Hospital – Columbia, MO
Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met
treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
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