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Luis Melgara

Homestead,FL

Summary

Driven nursing professional with 15 years of experience in Emergency Room care environments. Talented at conducting patient assessments, developing individualized care plans and implementing prescribed orders. Successful at delivering high-quality patient care to advance recovery goals and improve overall health.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

EMT Health Technician

Miami VA Hospital
Miami, FL
09.2007 - Current
  • Collaborate with Nurses ,Doctors and other first responders to ensure consistent communication to maintain efficient care delivery.
  • Assess patient condition. Administer first-aid treatment or advanced level life support as required.
  • Conduct assessments of patients using advanced assessment techniques.
  • Conduct foley insertions, Electrocardiograms, IV catheter insertion, Bladder scan, and phlebotomy.

Combat Medic

US Army
Ft. Drum, NY
07.2003 - 09.2007
  • Assisted and collaborated with medical doctors and nurses to treat patients.
  • Gathered information about patient medical histories and current health conditions in order to make sound decisions for treatment.
  • Assisted physicians with surgical procedures performed on battlefields under extreme conditions.
  • Evaluated battlefield injuries and determined appropriate course of action for treatment.
  • Developed emergency response plans for potential disasters or mass casualty events.
  • Provided treatment in combat zones and health facilities.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Miami Dade College
Miami, FL
08-2019

Associate of Arts - Nursing

Miami Dade College
Miami, FL
07-2016

Skills

  • Direct Patient Care
  • Medication and IV Administration
  • Patient Education
  • Care Plan Implementation
  • Workflow and Patient Management
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Patient Assessment and Care

Certification

  • Registered Nurse License
  • ACLS
  • BLS

Languages

English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

EMT Health Technician

Miami VA Hospital
09.2007 - Current

Combat Medic

US Army
07.2003 - 09.2007

Associate of Science - Nursing

Miami Dade College

Associate of Arts - Nursing

Miami Dade College

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