Katlyn Melton

• Med/Surg and PCU contracts on 5 West Renal/Pulmonary and 3 East Surgical PCU
• Asheville NC - D3 ER holding unit, admissions nurse, telemetry float nurse
• Adapted quickly to new environments, swiftly becoming familiar with facility-specific workflows and practices while maintaining a high level of performance.
• Facilitated seamless transitions between shifts by delivering detailed handoffs that effectively communicated pertinent information related to each patient''s condition and ongoing treatment plan.
• Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability in adjusting to varying acuity levels within diverse units while maintaining consistent attention to detail.
• Served as a resource to colleagues by sharing clinical expertise and offering guidance in challenging situations, fostering an environment of mutual professional growth.

• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
• Cared for patients' wounds and changed dressings.
• Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
• Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
• Maintained accurate documentation of patient information, enabling informed decision-making among the healthcare team members.
• Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
• Optimized patient satisfaction through timely response to concerns and effective communication among staff members.
• Maintained high standards of patient care during high-volume shifts, managing patient assignments to optimize nurse workload.

• Burn/surgery/trauma units at VCU IMC Acute Care Surgery
• 7 Reynolds Tower Heart failure and transplant unit at Wake Forest

• Developed strong rapport with patients, families, and caregivers to facilitate trust and open communication about care plans and expectations throughout the course of treatment.
• Maintained high standards of infection control, adhering to strict aseptic technique during all procedures.
• Vascular Surgery Stepdown 7 Mountain PCU
• care of post-op vascular surgery patients including: AAA repairs, carotid endarterectomy, amputations and artery/vein bypasses

• Inova Heart & Vascular Institute
• Inova System float
• UVA LTAC and 3 West Med-Surg
• Novant Med-Surg & Diabetic Telemetry

• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
• Educated family members on proper caregiving techniques, enabling them to provide more informed support for their loved ones during recovery periods.
• Managed a high patient caseload with efficiency and attention to detail, ensuring that each individual received personalized care tailored to their unique needs.
• Maintained excellent time management skills during periods of high patient turnover while consistently delivering compassionate and patient-centered care.

Attended Western Governors University 2015-2017 completed several BSN credits, eventually want to finish