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Geraldine Melgar

Modesto ,California

Summary

Adept at medication and IV administration, I leveraged critical thinking to enhance patient care at Sutter Memorial Medical Center. Specializing in oncology and surgical nursing, I significantly improved patient satisfaction through compassionate care and meticulous patient assessments. My proactive approach and direct patient care skill set have consistently promoted safety and health in diverse populations.

Work History

Registered Nurse Oncology-traveller

Sutter Memorial Medical Center
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.

Medical Surgical Registered Nurse

Madera Community Hospital
  • Promoted a safe environment for patients by adhering to infection control protocols, fall prevention strategies, and other safety measures.
  • Prevented complications for post-operative patients through careful monitoring, early detection of issues, and prompt intervention when needed.
  • Assessed patient conditions accurately by conducting comprehensive physical assessments, interpreting diagnostic tests, and utilizing critical thinking skills.
  • Assisted with wound care, dressing changes and NG tube placement to maintain stable patient conditions.
  • Provided inpatient care to diverse population of adult medical and surgical patients.
  • Administered blood products and monitored vital signs to address immediate concerns.

Medical Surgical Registered Nurse

Misamis University Medical Center

Providing Nursing care to surgical patients, completing pre-operative and post-operative procedures.

Performed physical assessment, administered medications/ I.V. fluids and monitored recovery progress.

Medical Surgical Registered Nurse

Capitol University Medical Center

Providing pre and post operative care for patients, including vital signs monitoring, managing pain

Utilized critical thinking skills in caring to patients and prompt referral given to physicians if patients condition changes or for critical labs

Administering medications safely base on guideline

Registered Nurse

Department of Health-Philippines
  • Implements Department of health programs in communities
  • Promote health by educating people in the community

Education

Bachelor Of Arts In Nursing -

Misamis University
Misamis Occidental Philippines
04.2013

Skills

  • Medication and IV administration
  • Medication administration
  • Direct patient care
  • Patient assessments

Timeline

Registered Nurse Oncology-traveller

Sutter Memorial Medical Center

Medical Surgical Registered Nurse

Madera Community Hospital

Medical Surgical Registered Nurse

Misamis University Medical Center

Medical Surgical Registered Nurse

Capitol University Medical Center

Registered Nurse

Department of Health-Philippines

Bachelor Of Arts In Nursing -

Misamis University
Geraldine Melgar