Melanie Ezia
OKC,US
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care and care coordination in fast-paced environment. 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, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
VA Health Care System
11.2023 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based care plans and collaborating with interdisciplinary team members.
- Promoted a therapeutic environment for patients, utilizing effective communication skills and maintaining professional boundaries.
- Enhanced patient safety by conducting thorough assessments, identifying potential risks, and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Assessed the need for restraint or seclusion in accordance with facility protocols, prioritizing least restrictive measures when possible to promote patient autonomy.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions for patients, fostering an open dialogue about mental health topics and coping strategies.
- Educated patients and families about mental health, diagnoses and treatment options.
Registered Nurse
SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Oklahoma City
10.2021 - Current
- Planned and managed patient care of 4-6 patients in accordance with hospital standards of care
- Treated patients for a variety of disorders, diseases, and injuries using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities
- Approached all tasks with a patient-centered mindset, looking for ways to improve processes and treatments
- Made sure that medication administration standards and patient care best practices were followed
- Prioritized nursing tasks and assignments while accurately reporting on each patient's condition, resulting in better outcomes
- Gave medications and treatments to patients and tracked their responses while collaborating with healthcare teams to adjust treatment plans.
Registered Nurse, Inpatient Psychiatric Unit
Cedar Ridge Hospital / Cedar Ridge RT
10.2019 - 12.2021
- Conducted ongoing assessments to assess mental health needs and collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to create, implement, manage, and modify individualized care plans
- Was in charge of patient care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health education, and discharge support, in order to provide comprehensive care to over 12 patients on a daily basis
- Taught patients how to make better lifestyle choices, which significantly reduced the likelihood of symptom recurrence
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Educated patients and family members about psychiatric disorders, available treatments, and community resources to promote continuity of care postdischarge.
Registered Nurse
Select Specialty Hospital - Oklahoma City
03.2019 - 10.2020
- Provided excellent care to critically ill patients who needed ventilator support, extensive wound care, and rehabilitation
- Worked with a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals to meet the personal, physical, psychological, and cognitive needs of patients
- Medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management were among the interventions I implemented
- Provided wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention, and pain management to patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures
- Evaluated the patient's needs, which included taking vital signs and blood samples, as well as inserting peripheral IVs
Resident Care Coordinator
Southern Plaza Retirement Community
10.2017 - 12.2019
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness in dementia patients.
- Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding, and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional goals and support wellness goals
- Worked with clients who had respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease, and muscular dystrophy, among other diagnoses
- Followed all company policies and provided hands-on nursing care to patients under the supervision of an RN
Registered Nurse
FUNDONG DISTRICT HOSPITAL
08.2015 - 08.2016
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination in the HIV/AIDS project
- Planned and managed patient care in accordance with hospital standards of care
- Took advantage of opportunities for feedback and process improvement to create a safer and healthier environment while also increasing patient satisfaction
- Taught in-depth lessons on disease prevention and treatment
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
UNIVERSITY OF BUEA
Buea, Southwest01.2015
Skills
- CPR/AED
- Critical Thinking
- Pain Management
- Organizational Skills
- Physical assessments
- Self-Harm Prevention
- Restraint Reduction
- Behavioral Management
- Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
- De-escalation Techniques
- Infection Control
Timeline
Registered Nurse
VA Health Care System
11.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - Oklahoma City
10.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse, Inpatient Psychiatric Unit
Cedar Ridge Hospital / Cedar Ridge RT
10.2019 - 12.2021
Registered Nurse
Select Specialty Hospital - Oklahoma City
03.2019 - 10.2020
Resident Care Coordinator
Southern Plaza Retirement Community
10.2017 - 12.2019
Registered Nurse
FUNDONG DISTRICT HOSPITAL
08.2015 - 08.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
UNIVERSITY OF BUEA
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