Heather Melius
Registered Nurse
Collinsville,OK
Summary
Compassionate and motivated Registered Nurse with over twelve years of skilled nursing experience dedicated to providing exceptional patient care. Team oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills and sound clinical judgment.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Registered Nurse
Claremore Indian Hospital
11.2021 - Current
- Skilled and experienced nurse working on the medical-surgical floor with ability and knowledge to float the emergency department and/or the ICU
- Exceptional at IV starts, blood draws, wound care, placing/managing NGT/Dobhoffs, placing/managing foley catheters, administration of IM injections and medications.
Registered Nurse-Staff/Charge Nurse
Ascension St. John Hospital Jane Phillips, Nowata
Oklahoma
03.2021 - 11.2021
- Provided care to patients of all ages in the emergency department at a Critical access hospital.
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
Registered Nurse, ICU
Cornerstone Hospitals Group
Broken Arrow, OK
11.2019 - 02.2021
- Cornerstone Hospital Group-Broken Arrow, Oklahoma
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acuity patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
RN Case Manager
Encompass Home Health
Amarillo, TX
11.2017 - 10.2019
- Performed evaluations on consistent basis to address changes in patient needs, conditions and medications, altering care plans when required.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary professionals to develop plans of care, administer tests and monitor patient status.
- Provided home healthcare providers with training, guidance, support and supervision to achieve objectives.
- Start and maintain peripheral IV as needed for fluids or antibiotics. Perform and collect labs as needed.
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Family Medicine Center Of Canyon
Canyon, TX
05.2015 - 11.2017
- Working directly with physician and patients in a clinic setting
- Providing excellent care to patients in every stage of life
- Outstanding computer skills working in EMR and with Microsoft Office
- Worked directly with insurance companies to obtain prior authorizations for medications/procedures necessary medications treat their medical conditions
- Proficient in obtaining manual vital signs, administration of medications, and in clinic triage and over the phone
- Excellent in obtaining intravenous access and performing lab draws
Registered Nurse/Staff/Charge Nurse
Hereford Regional Medical Center
Hereford, TX
12.2010 - 12.2016
- Provided care for patients in the emergency department suffering from certain problems like trauma, acute chest pain, stroke, respiratory distress/failure, drug overdoses, and patients with an array of acute illnesses like flu, strep, gastroenteritis, and dehydration
- Medical-surgical unit Provided care for pediatrics to geriatrics patients within a 15-bed unit
- Patients’ needs ranged from general surgery, internal medicine, orthopedics, and behavioral health.
- Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records.
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Texas A&M University
Canyon, TX 01.2005 - 08.2010
Skills
Experience and knowledge in Med-Surg, Emergency Department, Home health, LTACH and Clinic setting
Efficient at IVs, blood draws, medication administration, and wound care
Critical thinker, Dependable and Honest
Responsible team player
Communicates effectively
EMR / EHR
Professional bedside manner
Staff supervision
Relationship building
Chest pain management
Strong clinical judgment
Tracheostomy Care
Airway management
Certification
BLS
Timeline
BLS
11-2023
ACLS
11-2023
Registered Nurse
Claremore Indian Hospital
11.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse-Staff/Charge Nurse
Ascension St. John Hospital Jane Phillips, Nowata
03.2021 - 11.2021
Registered Nurse, ICU
Cornerstone Hospitals Group
11.2019 - 02.2021
RN Case Manager
Encompass Home Health
11.2017 - 10.2019
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Family Medicine Center Of Canyon
05.2015 - 11.2017
Registered Nurse/Staff/Charge Nurse
Hereford Regional Medical Center
12.2010 - 12.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Texas A&M University
01.2005 - 08.2010