Melissa Gortney
Sunset
Summary
Licensed Practical Nurse equipped with 2+ years of experience service patients in Rehabilitation and LTC facility, General Cardiology/ Electrophysiology clinic and Orthopedic hospital settings. Current valid license, CPR and first aid certified, and extensive knowledge of clinical and hospital practices. I have experience in clinical billing, appeals and procedure scheduling.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Charge Nurse - LVN
Advanced Rehabilitation and Healthcare
01.2025 - Current
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in resident care assignments.
- Collected and documented vital signs to maintain current records of residents' conditions.
- Examined and treated residents' injuries and pressure wounds to promote healing.
- Administered medications to residents.
- Charted skilled assessments for Medicaid purposes
LVN
Wise Health Cardiology
07.2023 - 12.2024
- Patient vitals and triage
- Complete ECG's, orthostatic blood pressures, 10 minute stands and 6 minute walks
- Medication reconciliation
- E-submitting prescriptions
- Inputting out-patient orders
- Scheduled procedures
- Billed insurance for office visits, tests ran, heart monitors applied and any other services rendered.
LVN Floor Nurse
United Regional Health System
09.2022 - 07.2023
- Communicated with doctors regarding patient's care
- Used patient medical equipment such as knee immobilizers, Aspen collars, TLSO braces, drains and wound vacs
- Changed dressings
- Patient care plans
- Administered medications via IV and oral
- Medical treatments such as bladder scans, catheterizations, suppositories and irrigation
Hospitality Aide/CNA
Advanced Rehabilitation and Healthcare
12.2021 - 04.2022
- Delivered direct patient care
- Feeding and grooming tasks
- Completed in-service training
- Observed and examined patients to detect symptoms that required medical attention
Patient Care Assistant
Wise Regional Health System
04.2012 - 12.2012
- Performed hourly rounds and responded promptly to call lights
- Demonstrated knowledge of infection control related to hand washing and universal precautions
- Checked vital signs and recorded intake information to monitor patient stability
- Communicated with patients to determine need for assistance or social and emotional support
Education
Licensed Vocational Nurse -
North Central Texas College
Bowie, TX08.2022
Skills
- Time management
- Communication skills
- Documentation review
- Administer medications
- Ambulating patients
- Detailed documentation
- ECG
- Manual blood pressures
- Staff direction and task delegation
- Teamwork
Timeline
Charge Nurse - LVN
Advanced Rehabilitation and Healthcare
01.2025 - Current
LVN
Wise Health Cardiology
07.2023 - 12.2024
LVN Floor Nurse
United Regional Health System
09.2022 - 07.2023
Hospitality Aide/CNA
Advanced Rehabilitation and Healthcare
12.2021 - 04.2022
Patient Care Assistant
Wise Regional Health System
04.2012 - 12.2012
Licensed Vocational Nurse -
North Central Texas College
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