Jessica Melnick
Newtown,PA
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
RN, Emergency Department
St Mary Medical Center
Langhorne, PA
01.2017 - Current
- Instructed and educated patients about their conditions, medications, and self-care skills.
- Responded quickly and effectively in emergent or crisis situations utilizing both advanced cardiac life support and basic life support.
- Provided initial assessment of patients and identified changes in their condition.
- Organized workflows within the Emergency Department efficiently while ensuring quality patient outcomes.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physicians.
- Managed medical equipment such as ventilators, cardiac monitors, IV pumps.
- Carried out physician orders accurately while following established nursing standards of care.
- Performed triage to prioritize care for emergency room patients.
- Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care.
- Monitored patient vital signs and symptoms, responding rapidly to changes in condition and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
RN, Emergency Department
Jefferson Frankford and Jefferson Bucks hospital
, PA
01.2016 - 07.2019
RN, Medical-Surgical
Jefferson Bucks Hospital
Langhorne, PA
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Worked on a medical surgical unit which also had telemetry patients with nontitrated IV drips, oncology patients, hospice, and observation patients
- Developed individualized patient-care plans based on physician instructions and nursing assessment of patient needs.
- Counseled patients regarding health maintenance, lifestyle modifications, nutrition, and self-care skills related to their diagnosis.
- Provided emotional support for patients experiencing pain or stress due to illness or hospitalization.
- Assessed patient's medical needs to develop and implement care plans.
- Educated patients about their condition and the importance of following a treatment plan.
- Monitored, recorded, and reported symptoms and changes in patients' conditions.
- Administered prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques.
- Observed vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate, blood pressure, respiration rate, weight and height measurements; documented results accurately in medical record system.
- Provided compassionate care for patients with chronic illnesses or terminal conditions.
- Administered medications and treatments as directed and as appropriate for patient's medical care in collaboration with multi-disciplinary team.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Pennsylvania State University
Abington, PA07-2013
Diploma - Nursing
Aria Health School of Nursing
Philadelphia, PA10-2012
High School Diploma -
Calvary Christian Academy
Philadelphia, PA06-2008
Skills
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Basic life support
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Medical equipment management
- Triage procedures
- Patient education
- Care coordination
- Emergency response
- Compassion and empathy
- Effective communication
- Patient monitoring
- Crisis management
- Clinical judgment
- Pediatric advanced life support
- Direct patient care
- Emergency procedures
- Discharge coordination
Timeline
RN, Emergency Department
St Mary Medical Center
01.2017 - Current
RN, Emergency Department
Jefferson Frankford and Jefferson Bucks hospital
01.2016 - 07.2019
RN, Medical-Surgical
Jefferson Bucks Hospital
01.2013 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Science -
Pennsylvania State University
Diploma - Nursing
Aria Health School of Nursing
High School Diploma -
Calvary Christian Academy
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