Charity Melliff

Work History

Deaconess Gateway Hospital

01.2014 - Current

Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
Coordinated discharge planning efforts with social workers, case managers, and other multidisciplinary team members for smooth transitions posthospitalization.
Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
Set performance expectations for the team, monitoring progress towards goals and providing constructive feedback as needed.
Evaluated team member performance against established objectives during regular reviews, offering praise for achievements or identifying areas requiring further development.
Assisted in recruitment to build team of top performers.
Implemented comprehensive reporting system to track team performance and identify areas for improvement.

St. Vincent's Cardoilogy

05.2014 - 05.2016

Evansville Protestant Home

04.2009 - 02.2014

Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Addressed clinical issues promptly to reduce risks associated with patient care or operational inefficiencies in the unit.

Owensboro Vascular

03.2006 - 04.2009

Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status
Assisted physicians with diagnostic procedures, ensuring accurate results for optimal treatment planning.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current conditions
Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment

Owensboro Health Regional Hospital

04.2002 - 03.2006

Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection
Assisted physicians with diagnostic procedures, ensuring accurate results for optimal treatment planning.
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.