Kaitlin Melvin
Evans Mills,NY
Summary
A highly competent Registered Nurse with a background in emergency care, delivering high-quality patient care in fast-paced environments. Demonstrates problem-solving skills needed from working in a small ER with limited resources. Proven ability to manage critical situations effectively and stabilize trauma patients at a newly certified trauma center. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives. Prior graduate from an ER graduate nurse residency program.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Samaritan Medical Center
01.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections.
- Mentored new nursing staff in emergency room procedures and techniques, promoting team cohesion and a supportive learning atmosphere.
- Assisted physicians during invasive procedures such as central line insertions or intubations, ensuring safe and accurate completion of tasks.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives within the emergency department, contributing ideas for process enhancements based on clinical experiences and patient feedback.
Emergency Room Nurse Technician
Mercy Hospital
11.2021 - 12.2022
- Execute nursing skills such as IV, foley catheter, and NG insertion
- Regularly perform 12 lead electrocardiograms on clients during emergent situations
- Assist nurses, physicians, and physician assistants with all aspects of emergency care within a designated scope of practice
- Perform CPR in a code setting and set up trauma rooms for incoming Level 1, 2, and 3 traumas
Server
Texas Roadhouse
08.2020 - 10.2021
- Prioritized and coordinated execution of tasks
- Successfully solved customer conflict and problems when mistakes are made with orders and payments
- Exceptional interpersonal and team-building skills with an aptitude for building rapport with a diverse range of customers, managers, and colleagues
Psychiatric Technician II
CoxHealth Medical Center
12.2019 - 08.2020
- Supported treatment delivery through collaboration with psychiatrists, psychologists, and nursing staff
- Provided a safe environment for both staff and patients
- Helped manage treatment for psychiatric patients by monitoring behaviors, medication compliance, and vital signs
- Empowered patients and improved coping by facilitating psycho-educational groups
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Health Science
Drury University
Springfield, MO12.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Cox College
Springfield, MO12.2022
Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Time Management
- Task Prioritization
- Preceptor
- Critical Thinking
- Emergency Care
Certification
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - Missouri State Board of Nursing
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
Timeline
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Samaritan Medical Center
01.2023 - Current
Emergency Room Nurse Technician
Mercy Hospital
11.2021 - 12.2022
Server
Texas Roadhouse
08.2020 - 10.2021
Psychiatric Technician II
CoxHealth Medical Center
12.2019 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Cox College
Bachelor of Arts - Health Science
Drury University
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