Ashton Melton
Winston Salem,North Carolina
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with experience in oncology ICU at Atrium Wake Forest Baptist Hospital. Experienced in intravenous chemotherapy and patient assessment, delivering compassionate support to critically ill patients. Proven ability to collaborate within multidisciplinary teams, ensuring optimal care and enhancing patient outcomes in high-pressure environments.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse-Oncology ICU
Atrium Wake Forest Baptist Hospital
08.2024 - 03.2025
- Provided intensive nursing care to oncology patients requiring acute care for cancer-related complications, treatments, and post-operative recovery in a busy ICU environment.
- Administered chemotherapy and immunotherapy, managed side effects, and monitored patients for complications such as neutropenia, infections, and thrombocytopenia.
- Monitored and managed patients' hemodynamic, respiratory, and neurological status, utilizing advanced monitoring equipment and interventions.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison
- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team of doctors, social workers, and other specialists to ensure comprehensive patient care between the healthcare team and patients.
- Administered CRRT (Dialysis) Therapy and monitored patients for complications
- Provided compassionate emotional support and education to patients and their families, helping them understand treatment protocols and long-term care needs.
- Documented patient assessments, interventions, and responses in the electronic health record in compliance with hospital standards and regulatory guidelines.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing ( Minor- Public Health)
Winston Salem State University
Winston-Salem, NC05-2024
Skills
- Intravenous Chemotherapy Administration and Management
- Patient Evaluation and Assessment
- Electronic Healthcare Data Management
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Patient education and emotional support for critically ill patients
- CCRT and IV administration, including central line care, port changes, and arterial lines
- Documentation and charting
- Compassion and empathy
- Intravenous therapy
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Critical care skills
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, often emotionally challenging environment
Certification
North Carolina Board of Nursing-Registered Nurse (July 2024)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Timeline
Registered Nurse-Oncology ICU
Atrium Wake Forest Baptist Hospital
08.2024 - 03.2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing ( Minor- Public Health)
Winston Salem State University
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