Ann Marie Meilbeck
Registered Nurse
Vero Beach,FL
Summary
Caring Registered Nurse with dedicated service in various types of long-term and home health care settings. Provides individualized care plans and helps patients meet goals by delivering direct and effective patient care. Committed to increasing patient satisfaction and streamlining procedures. Patient-oriented Nurse with 15 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision, and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with home health, geriatric, rehab, and supervisory specialty.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
VNA Of The Treasure Coast
Vero Beach, FL
01.2018 - Current
Registered Nurse
Atlantic Health And Rehab
Vero Beach, FL
06.2010 - 01.2018
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care in high-volume trauma center setting.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Implemented 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.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Meilbeck Manor, 24 Hour In House Hospice Care
Vero Beach, FL
06.1996 - 09.2009
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Monitored and tracked patient vitals in [Software] to keep team informed of changing conditions.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Performed functional assessments for admission and discharge.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
Education
Registered Nurse
Health And Wellness Institute
West Palm Beach, FL06.2012
LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse
Adult And Community Education
Vero Beach, FL05.2009
Skills
- Patient Examination
- Specialized Healthcare Referrals
- Critical Thinking
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Nursing Consultation
- Medication Administration
- Patient Care Oversight
- Procedure Assistance
- Diet and Nutrition
- Treatment Preparation
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Creative Problem Solving
- Accurate Documentation
- Compassionate and Caring
- Preventive Healthcare
- Decision Making
- Patient Care Assessment
- Clear Patient Communication
- Attention to Detail
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Medical Supply Management
- Care Coordination
- Needs Assessment
- Treatment Plan Modification
- Direct Patient Care
- Convalescent Care
- Routine Examinations
- Nursing Performance Assessment
- Community Program Referrals
- Diagnostic Test Ordering
- Healthcare Personnel Supervision
- Unit Oversight
- Healthcare Program Planning
- Infection Control Process Coordination
- Delegation and Motivation
- Treatment Recommendations
- First Aid
- Infection Control Program Advisory
- Infection Control Procedures
Certification
- Licensed RN Fl 9378861 - exp 4/30/23
- American Heart Association BLS Training - exp, 10/22
Timeline
Registered Nurse
VNA Of The Treasure Coast
01.2018 - Current
Registered Nurse
Atlantic Health And Rehab
06.2010 - 01.2018
Licensed Practical Nurse
Meilbeck Manor, 24 Hour In House Hospice Care
06.1996 - 09.2009
Registered Nurse
Health And Wellness Institute
LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse
Adult And Community Education
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