Courtney Melton
Hartsville,SC
Summary
Registered Nurse with extensive neonatal/pediatric critical care experience, specializing in NICU and PICU environments. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective communication and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams. Skilled in developing individualized care plans, educating families, and implementing infection control measures. Recognized for contributions to quality improvement initiatives and managing complex patient care under pressure.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, PICU
McLeod Regional Medical Center
Florence, South Carolina
11.2021 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored vital signs for critically ill pediatric patients.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create and implement individualized patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on conditions and post-discharge care requirements.
- Managed complex medical equipment and assisted in critical procedures as necessary.
- Trained junior nurses on best practices in pediatric critical care settings.
- Advocated for patient needs within healthcare teams to enhance clinical outcomes.
- Performed bedside procedures including endotracheal intubation and chest tube insertion.
- Ensured compliance with infection control protocols and safety measures.
Neonatal Transport Nurse
McLeod Regional Medical Center
Florence, South Carolina
11.2018 - Current
- Ensured safe neonatal transport by providing critical care and monitoring vital signs.
- Collaborated with medical teams to stabilize infants prior to transport.
- Educated families on transport procedures and provided emotional support during transfers.
- Administered medications and fluids according to established protocols.
- Coordinated seamless transfers with hospitals for high-risk neonates.
- Trained new staff on neonatal transport protocols and safety measures.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information and transport details.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes.
Registered Nurse, NICU
McLeod Regional Medical Center
Florence, South Carolina
01.2013 - Current
- Provided specialized nursing care for critically ill newborns in intensive care unit.
- Monitored vital signs, administered medications, and documented patient progress accurately.
- Educated families on infant health conditions to enhance understanding of care needs.
- Developed individualized care plans based on assessments and physician orders.
- Assisted with procedures and interventions, ensuring optimal support for neonatal patients.
- Implemented infection control measures to maintain a safe patient environment.
- Trained new staff on NICU policies and best practices for effective care delivery.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to develop and implement comprehensive care strategies.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems.
- Conducted regular rounds on all assigned patients ensuring that they are receiving proper medical attention.
- Administered medications, intravenous fluids, and other treatments to neonates as prescribed by physicians.
- Performed bedside procedures such as intubation, chest tube insertion, lumbar puncture.
Registered Nurse, NICU
Conway Medical Center
Conway, South Carolina
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Provided specialized nursing care to critically ill newborns in intensive care unit.
- Monitored vital signs and administered medications as prescribed by physicians.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educated families on infant care for enhanced understanding of health conditions.
- Assisted with procedures to support needs of neonatal patients effectively.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems.
- Implemented infection control protocols to ensure a safe environment for all patients.
- Trained new staff on NICU policies, procedures, and best practices in care delivery.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing Science
Florence-Darlington Technical College
Florence, SC05-2015
High School Diploma -
Hartsville High
Hartsville, SC05-2009
Skills
- Medication administration
- Patient assessment
- Critical care management
- Electronic health records
- Pediatric procedures
- Patient advocacy
- Team collaboration
- Infection control
- Care coordination
- Quality improvement
- Effective communication
- Emotional support
- Staff training
- Family education
- Problem solving
- Call triaging
- Seizure management
- Patient care planning
- Feeding pumps
- Procedure preparations
- Data collection
- Direct patient care
- Removing sutures
- Infant vitals monitoring
- Collecting vitals
- Care planning
- Patient and family advocacy
- Emergency care
- Documenting vitals
- Ventilator support
- Chart updating
- Care plan development
- Medical evaluation
- Vaccine administration
- Physical assessments
- Patient monitoring
- Breastfeeding education
- Ventilator care
- Patient care
- Family advocacy
- Chronic disease management
- Oxygen saturation standards
- Feeding assistance
- Neonatal care standards
Certification
- Registered Nurse
- BLS licensed
- NRP licensed
- PALS licensed
- STABLE newborn certified
- Hypothermia of newborns certified
- Neonatal transport nurse/ Special purpose EMT
References
- Audrey Elliot ; 843-260-5520
- Elizabeth Todd ; 843-516-9196
- Karli McCoy ; 713-294-0834
- Raigan Hyman ; 843-409-3958
Timeline
Registered Nurse, PICU
McLeod Regional Medical Center
11.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse, NICU
Conway Medical Center
01.2020 - 01.2022
Neonatal Transport Nurse
McLeod Regional Medical Center
11.2018 - Current
Registered Nurse, NICU
McLeod Regional Medical Center
01.2013 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing Science
Florence-Darlington Technical College
High School Diploma -
Hartsville High
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