Jessel Melgares
DOWNEY,CA
Summary
A passionate and dedicated nurse with over eleven years of healthcare experience in various medical settings, including rehabilitation centers, sub-acute care units, ICUs, step-down units, and med-surgical/telemetry units. Vast experience dealing with an extensive range of medical conditions. Ability to thoroughly and accurately assess patient’s health and recommend proper treatment programs for optimal health moving forward. Adept in working as a collaborative team member to ensure that patients receive the highest level of quality care.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Critical Care Staff Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
08.2023 - Current
- Participated in ongoing professional development to stay current on best practices in critical care nursing, ensuring the delivery of up-to-date care for patients.
- Provided expert wound care management for complex surgical patients, monitoring healing progress and collaborating with physicians to address potential complications.
Travel Staff Registered Nurse
AMN
11.2022 - 04.2023
- Reduced hospital readmission rates by providing thorough discharge education and follow-up support to patients.
- Expedited treatment times for emergency cases through rapid assessment and coordination with medical professionals, resulting in timely interventions.
Surgical ICU Registered Nurse
Arrowhead Regional Medical Center
03.2021 - 10.2022
- Assisted surgeons during bedside procedures such as central line insertions or tracheostomies, ensuring proper set-up and maintenance of aseptic technique.
- Facilitated smooth transitions from the ICU to lower acuity units by ensuring effective communication among healthcare providers during handoffs.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
West Covina Medical Center
11.2018 - 03.2021
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Prevented medication errors by meticulously reviewing physician orders and administering medications as prescribed.
Staff Licensed Vocational Nurse
Upland Rehabilitation & Care Center
01.2013 - 10.2018
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
- Increased patient satisfaction by serving as a liaison between patients, families, and medical staff to facilitate communication and address concerns.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Coast University
Ontario10.2020
Skills
- Hemodynamic Monitoring
- Central Line Management
- Chest Tube Management
- End of life care
- Telemetry monitoring
- Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy
- Neurological Assessment
- Pressure Ulcer Prevention
- Family Education
- Code Blue Response
- Compassionate Care
- Airway Management
- Healthcare Team Collaboration
- Evidence-based practices
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Trauma Nursing Core Course
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- Documentation And Reporting
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Critical Care Staff Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
08.2023 - Current
Travel Staff Registered Nurse
AMN
11.2022 - 04.2023
Surgical ICU Registered Nurse
Arrowhead Regional Medical Center
03.2021 - 10.2022
Licensed Vocational Nurse
West Covina Medical Center
11.2018 - 03.2021
Staff Licensed Vocational Nurse
Upland Rehabilitation & Care Center
01.2013 - 10.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Coast University