Melanie Ashbaugh
Gibsonia,PA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environments. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, Critical assessment, and Advocacy. Driven to always improve my skills and experience to help fellow nurses and improve patient outcomes.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Post Acute Medical Specialty Hospital
Oakdale, PA
03.2020 - Current
- I work as a Supervisor, collaborating with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Coordinate patient care with a team comprised of RNs, LPNs, SLP. PT/OT, etc.
Biologics RN Coordinator
Pittsburgh Gastroenterology Associates
Upper St. Clair, PA
05.2013 - 09.2022
- Managed full care of Crohn's and Ulcerative Colitis patients.
- Act as an intermediary between our doctors, patients, and insurance to obtain authorizations for infusions, as well as administration of biologic medications.
- Coordinated in a research trail for Eli Lilly for a Phase 3 clinical trail of a biologic agent.
- Monitored and coordinated with outside infusion centers for collaborative care of administration, authorization, and follow up lab monitoring.
- Successfully expanded our Biologic program from 25 patients to 200+ patients over my years with the practice.
- Attended lectures for further training and education with leading GI specialtists from US and Canada. Coordinated meeting and follow up communication with research instiutions.
- Coordinated nursing activities and staffing with health-related, therapeutic and support services to streamline service delivery.
Registered Nurse, ICU/ER
Heritage Valley Hospital-Kennedy
McKees Rocks, PA
02.2018 - 03.2020
- Managed care of Critically ill patients. Acute respiratory failure on Ventilators, Vassopressor drips, acute arrhythmias, arterial lines, and obatining ABGs, etc.
- Assisted with bedside procedures and intubations. Coordinated life flight transport when clinically indicated by MD.
- Floated to the ER and assisted in arterial line, central line placements. Assisted in acute respiratory and cardiac arrests. Coordinated care for acute psychiatric patients for inpatient treatment.
Registered Nurse, ICU
LifeCare Hospitals Of Pittsburgh
Bellvue, PA
07.2012 - 03.2018
- worked in the HIU unit with Ventilator patients. Patient poulation included LVAD, Heart failure. sepsis, post kidney liver transplants, hemodialysis,etc.
- Managed Cardiac and Respiratory arrests with House Physician.
- Assisted in bedside procedures and Central line placement.
- Coordinated with AGH and UPMC for advanced training/certification with LVAD patients.
- Certification in SCRN for acute stroke patient care and assessment.
Registered Nurse/Supervisor
Kindred Hospital Of Pittsburgh-North Shore
Pittsburgh, PA
02.2008 - 07.2012
- Work in the HIU/LTAC with Critically ill patient population. Vent dependant, LVAD, post stroke, sepsis, post transplant, hemodialysis, arrythmia management, etc.
- Participated in bedside procedures including Central lines, Arterial lines, Endoscopies, Hemodialysis line placements.
- Monitored/Transported Vent -dependant patients to outside procedures, appointments with Specialists and acted as an intermediary for MD communication and follow up care.
- Participated in Interdisciplinary care meetings and Flash meeting to coordinate staffing.
Registered Nurse-Float Pool
UPMC Passavant Hospital
Pittsburgh, PA
04.2004 - 02.2008
- Delegated primarily to the PCU with Post CABG, AMI, S/P Heart Cath with sheath monitoring and withdraw after procedure. Acute arrythmia managment, Rapid responses, etc.
- Participated in an Interdisciplinary care team of department heads for implementation of proccess improvement between pharmacy, nursing, and ancillary teams.
- Administered and maintained comfort, treatment, medication, intravenous infusion and health care to support patient needs.
- Submitted accurate documentation, reporting and in-depth nursing observation to support continuity of total patient care.
- Floated when needed to other specialized units to provide care and staffing including ICU. Assisted with Opening over-flow units in high census situations.
- Promoted patient and family teaching to enhance patient understanding of needs and potentially accelerate recovery.
Registered Nurse, ICU
UPMC St. Margaret's Hospital
Pittsburgh, PA
11.2002 - 02.2004
- Acute respiratory and Cardiac arrests. Management of Swan Ganz catheters, Arterial lines, Vaso-pressor drips. Participated in Bronchoscopies with Pulmonologists.
- Conferred with Intensivists to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Minimized hospital stays with recovery-centered approaches, reducing average in-patient stay length.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Registered Nurse, ICU
Allegheny General Hospital
Pittsburgh, PA
05.2002 - 11.2002
- Acute respiratory and Cardiac arrests. Management of Multi Vaso-pressor grips, Intra-aortic balloon pumps, Swan Ganz Catheters, Arterial lines, etc. Management of acute arrhythmias with interventional cardioversion, adenosine, and anti-arrhythmic drips
- Management of Life flight patients in acute Cardiogenic shock. Advanced Congestive heart failure, external pacing with heart block, and pacing post CABG with external leads etc.
Education
No Degree -
Western School of Health And Business
Pittsburgh,PAAssociate of Science - Nursing
CCAC-North Campus
Pittsburgh, PA05.2002
Skills
IV insertion
EKG interpretation and management
ACLS/BLS
Supervisory and participation in advanced practice committees
Certification
ACLS/BLS
Infusion therapy
Stoke Certification
Timeline
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Post Acute Medical Specialty Hospital
03.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse, ICU/ER
Heritage Valley Hospital-Kennedy
02.2018 - 03.2020
Biologics RN Coordinator
Pittsburgh Gastroenterology Associates
05.2013 - 09.2022
Registered Nurse, ICU
LifeCare Hospitals Of Pittsburgh
07.2012 - 03.2018
Registered Nurse/Supervisor
Kindred Hospital Of Pittsburgh-North Shore
02.2008 - 07.2012
Registered Nurse-Float Pool
UPMC Passavant Hospital
04.2004 - 02.2008
Registered Nurse, ICU
UPMC St. Margaret's Hospital
11.2002 - 02.2004
Registered Nurse, ICU
Allegheny General Hospital
05.2002 - 11.2002
No Degree -
Western School of Health And Business
Associate of Science - Nursing
CCAC-North Campus
ACLS/BLS
Infusion therapy
Stoke Certification
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