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Lisa Melton

3716 Wind Ridge Place, Waxhaw,NC

Summary

Dedicated healthcare professional with extensive experience in operating room procedures, wound care, and infusion services, seeking to leverage skills in teamwork, patient education, and critical thinking. Proficient in preoperative care and electronic health record documentation. Eager to contribute as a Registered Nurse in a dynamic healthcare environment focused on improved patient safety and outcomes.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse-Travel

HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
03.2025 - Current
  • Adaptability integrating within healthcare teams.
  • Maintained detailed patient records for accurate documentation and effective treatment planning.
  • Safeguarded patient privacy rights through diligent compliance with HIPAA regulations.
  • Streamlined communication among healthcare teams by providing accurate and timely updates on patient conditions.

Registered Nurse-Operating Room

Tenet Health
04.2023 - Current
  • New community-based hospital with multiple team building experiences as well as surgical based learning opportunities
  • Collaborative efforts for enhanced education within department
  • Dedication to patient safety and improved outcomes
  • Xi Davinci robot training and practical experience for general, bariatric, and gynecologic surgeries
  • Mako orthopedic robot experience
  • Proficiency with urology, general, neurology, orthopedic procedures


Registered Nurse-Pineville Wound Care Center

Atrium Health
01.2021 - 04.2023
  • Demonstrates sterile techniques
  • Collaborative efforts with other team members for best patient outcomes
  • Assess and monitor wounds
  • Documentation with Epic as well as Cerner charting systems
  • Education of patients and caretakers on wound care, injury prevention, infection, and pressure ulcer care
  • Communicating with multiple facilities to coordinate care

Registered Nurse-LCI Pineville Infusion Center

Atrium Health
08.2019 - 12.2020
  • Chemotherapy certification
  • Interpretation of lab values
  • Demonstrates ability to access ports as well as IV insertion per policy
  • Proficient with verification of insurance authorization
  • Scheduling appointments
  • Administration of medications per order sets

Registered Nurse-Operating Room

Atrium Health
02.2016 - 08.2019
  • Patient assessment prior to surgery
  • Adhere to safety standards and precautions
  • Organization ability
  • Accurate and up-to-date documentation of patient care
  • Team player with excellent communication skills
  • Orthopedic coordinator with responsibilities including updating preference cards, coordinating surgeries between vendors, staff and physicians, cost saving initiative, as well as ordering equipment

Clinical Practicum in Acute and General Care

Carolinas Medical Center
09.2013 - 12.2015
  • Exposure to multiple clinical sites including Cardiac Telemetry, Stroke, Neurology, Pediatrics, Medical/Surgical Post-Operative Care, Maternity & Infant Care, Psychiatric, and Neurology.
  • Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to plan, manage, and assess patient treatments.
  • Discussed illnesses and treatments with patients and family members in a supportive manner.

Clinical Practicum and General Care

Holy Angels
01.2015 - 03.2015
  • Collaborated with staff and other healthcare professionals with activities of daily living.
  • Cared for a variety of patients with various medical procedures including ostomies, Mickey buttons, PEG tubes.
  • Stimulation of patients with activities including reading and sensory stimulating activities.

Medical Transcriptionist

Novant Health
07.1997 - 03.2012
  • Transcribing recordings to type-written format data
  • Utilization of current technology
  • Compliance with HIPPA laws

Medical Transcriptionist

Carolina Medical Center
08.1996 - 07.1997
  • Transcribing recordings to type-written format data
  • Collaborate with physicians regarding patient medical records
  • Pursued continuing education as applicable

Education

Bachelor's Degree - Nursing

Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT
03.2023

Associate Degree - Nursing

Central Piedmont Community College
Charlotte, NC
12.2015

Two-year certification - Medical Transcription

Central Piedmont Community College
Charlotte, NC
08.1996

Skills

  • Nursing documentation
  • Direct patient care
  • Wound care
  • Patient education
  • Privacy and confidentiality
  • Charting and clinical documentation

Certification

  • Registered Nurse (North Carolina Compact State license)
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (American Heart Association)
  • Basic Life Support (American Heart Association)
  • Mental Health First Aide Certification
  • First Aid/Certified Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) by the American Heart Association




Volunteer Service

  • Samaritan's Purse
  • American Kidney Foundation
  • Horse-N-Around Waxhaw, NC
  • Carolinas Health Care
  • Peer elected scholarship to attend 2015 North Carolina Nursing Association Conference

Timeline

Registered Nurse-Travel

HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
03.2025 - Current

Registered Nurse-Operating Room

Tenet Health
04.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse-Pineville Wound Care Center

Atrium Health
01.2021 - 04.2023

Registered Nurse-LCI Pineville Infusion Center

Atrium Health
08.2019 - 12.2020

Registered Nurse-Operating Room

Atrium Health
02.2016 - 08.2019

Clinical Practicum and General Care

Holy Angels
01.2015 - 03.2015

Clinical Practicum in Acute and General Care

Carolinas Medical Center
09.2013 - 12.2015

Medical Transcriptionist

Novant Health
07.1997 - 03.2012

Medical Transcriptionist

Carolina Medical Center
08.1996 - 07.1997

Associate Degree - Nursing

Central Piedmont Community College

Two-year certification - Medical Transcription

Central Piedmont Community College

Bachelor's Degree - Nursing

Western Governors University

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