Melissa Dixon
Collierville,TN
Summary
Seeking a Registered Nurse position
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
REGISTERED NURSE
GastroOne / USPI
10.2022 - Current
- Provides exceptional preoperative anesthesia care
- Collaborates with healthcare team to ensure optimal patient outcomes
- Utilize advanced IV skills to administer medications and fluids as necessary
- Strong work ethic and commitment to high-quality patient care
- Develops strong rapport with patients prior to procedures
- Maintain accurate patient records and documentation
REGISTERED NURSE
Mays and Schnapp Neurospine and Pain
06.2015 - 10.2022
- Performs as Registered Nurse preoperatively, intraoperatively directly with physicians, and postoperatively recovering patients
- Manages patients with chronic and acute pain conditions
- Performs pre-screening of patients prior to nerve blocks
- Takes vital signs, obtains medical history information, and answers all patient and family inquires
- Helps educate the patient and families about conditions, the chosen procedure for that specific condition, and general needs of the patients preoperatively and postoperatively
- Strong fluoroscopy skills
- Collaborates smoothly and effectively with staff to optimize the outcome of the patient
- Circulator for Spinal Cord Stimulator trails and placements
REGISTERED NURSE
Methodist University Hospital
08.2011 - 06.2015
- Preoperative and postoperative care of patients with liver and kidney transplants
- Daily assessments of patients
- Monitoring of lab values, vital signs, and cardiac monitoring
- Collaborating directly with staff and physicians
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Baptist College of Health Sciences
Memphis, TN04.2011
High School Diploma - undefined
Macon Road Baptist School
05.2002
Skills
- Registered Nurse with over 14 years experience
- CPR Certified, BLS, American Heart Association
- ACLS Certified, American Heart Association
- Skilled at working with adults
- Team player who works well with others
- Excellent communication skills
- Fast learner
- Strong IV Skills
Awards
Good Catch Award – Methodist University Hospital - 2013
Timeline
REGISTERED NURSE
GastroOne / USPI
10.2022 - Current
REGISTERED NURSE
Mays and Schnapp Neurospine and Pain
06.2015 - 10.2022
REGISTERED NURSE
Methodist University Hospital
08.2011 - 06.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Baptist College of Health Sciences
High School Diploma - undefined
Macon Road Baptist School