Courtney Melnyk
Kennesaw,GA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with progressive knowledge growth in fast-paced ICU environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle high acuity patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Collaborates well with providers from multiple disciplines to coordinate and advance patient care. Frequently providing education to patients and families to obtain best outcome.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, CICU
Children's Healthcare Of Atlanta
Atlanta, GA
01.2015 - Current
- Caring for critically ill pediatric patients diagnosed with cardiac conditions such as arrhythmias and heart defects.
- Collaborates with multidisciplinary team to evaluate patient data and determine patient care plans.
- Trained to manage patients with ventricular assist devices such as HeartWare, Berlin, Heartmate3, PediMag, CentriMag and Impella.
- Demonstrates knowledge of technical procedures and proper equipment use with advanced renal therapies (Prismaflex and manual peritoneal dialysis).
- Audits patient information to assist with CAUTI data tracking.
- Prior co-chair of CICU Safety Coach. Provided bedside auditing and education to nurses to improve safety with patient care.
Registered Nurse, CVICU
All Children's Hospital
St. Petersburg, FL
02.2011 - 12.2014
- Managed care from admission to discharge of critically ill pediatric patients diagnosed with cardiac arrhythmias and post open heart surgery.
- Knowledgeable in caring for high acuity patients such as those on ECMO, intubated, post-open heart surgery, open-chest and on dialysis.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- 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, Medical-Surgical Unit
Largo Medical Center
Largo, FL
01.2010 - 02.2011
- Managed care from admission to discharge of patients who were post-cardiac surgery, renal failure and arrhythmia management.
- Performed intravenous therapy procedures and monitored chest tubes.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- 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.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL12.2009
Undergraduate Studies -
Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Millersville, PACertification
BLS
PALS
CCRN
Timeline
Registered Nurse, CICU
Children's Healthcare Of Atlanta
01.2015 - Current
Registered Nurse, CVICU
All Children's Hospital
02.2011 - 12.2014
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Largo Medical Center
01.2010 - 02.2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Florida State University
Undergraduate Studies -
Millersville University of Pennsylvania
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