Melane Crabtree

• Prioritized patient care assignments based on patient conditions to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Treated patients with broad range of acute, life-threatening diagnoses.
• Instructed patients, families and caregivers on diagnoses, chronic disease management and medication self-management.
• Assessed patients, documented observations and reviewed patient charts to determine care needs.
• Documented patients' assessment results, interventions, medications, patient responses and treatment changes.
• Managed vasoactive drug administration and titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tube management.

• Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in electronic medical records.
• Utilized telemetry to monitor patients cardiac status.
• Monitored medications and reviewed lab results.
• Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
• Performed rounds on two hour basis on cardiac floor, checking on patients' well-being.
• Educated patients on health conditions and promoted better nutrition and holistic stress relief methods.

• Performed nursing care following prescribed rules, policies, protocol and procedures.
• Developed and maintained professional relationship with members of health care team, patient and patient's family.
• Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.

Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information used to create focused treatment plans and manage ongoing care.

Utilized telemetry to monitor patients cardiac status.

Performed rounds on 15 minute basis on cardiac floor, checking on patients' well-being.

Responded to emergency situations with speed and expertise to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.

Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.

Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization due to complications.

Cardiac nurse responsible for monitoring telemetry of renal patients with abnormal cardiac rhythms. Learned through hands-on experience about proper renal functions, various types of renal diseases and dialytic treatment.Noted each patient's condition prior to treatment and adjusted dialytic therapy as needed.Participated in discussions with physicians to inform them of significant patient health changes. Provided information to each patient regarding dialysis therapy, including side effects.Dedicated each nursing shift to providing quality care to every renal patient, developing and implementing appropriate treatment plans.Served as a liaison between patients and physicians to assist patients in understanding their treatment plans.Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow.

Seasonal Telemetry Nurse who quickly and effectively established rapport with patients and colleagues. Developed patient care plans, to include assessments, evaluations, and nursing diagnoses. Conducted screening, diagnostic treatment, rehabilitative and supportive services. Provided health education and emotional support with a patient-centered focus. Assisted patients with multiple chronic diagnoses including COPD, Diabetes, ESRD and CHF.

Disciplined, energetic employee who quickly established rapport with patients and colleagues. Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations, and nursing diagnoses.Conducted screening, diagnostic treatment, rehabilitative and supportive services. Provided health education and emotional support with a patient-centered focus. Assisted patients with multiple chronic diagnoses including COPD, Diabetes, ESRD and CHF. Actively involved in Shared Governance. Created new committee entitled Rewards and Recognition in order to identify and encourage positive work behaviors among staff.

Began work as CNA in telemetry department while completing ADRN at Guilford Technical Community College. Upon successfully passing the NCLEX in 2012, completed 16 week GNOSIS training then transitioned into position of Registered Nurse within same department. Dedicated each nursing shift to providing quality care to every cardiac patient, developing and implementing appropriate treatment plans.