MELANEY BOLLING
Rocky Top,TN
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse, graduating with honors in August 2022, with over 15 years of diverse healthcare experience. Known for exceptional communication and multitasking abilities, consistently organized and focused on delivering high-quality patient care across various settings. Committed to ensuring every patient receives attentive and professional treatment, with a strong emphasis on continuous learning and personal growth in the nursing field. Ambitious and eager to enhance skills, striving to make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients.
Overview
1
1
Certification
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Summit Health Care
11.2022 - Current
- perform COVID, strep, flu, and urinalysis testing in high-volume primary care setting
- Dispense medication accurately and efficiently.
- Monitor, track and convey important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Collect biological specimens for ordered tests and ready for laboratory transport.
- Assist physicians with conducting examinations and procedures.
- Arrange appointments and notify patients with results.
- Respond to incoming patient phone calls to deliver basic assistance and assess medical concerns.
- venipuncture
- Phone nurse
- Medicare Wellness Nurse
- Medical records
- Referrals
- immunizations
Certified Medical Assistant
Greater Knoxville Ear, Nose and Throat
01.2014 - 08.2021
- Assisted physicians with examinations and patient scans during diagnostic processes.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Sterilized medical equipment and supplies with germicides, sterilizers and autoclaves.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Cared for patients' acute and chronic wounds by changing dressings and applying medicated compounds.
Caregiver
Home Helpers Home Care
08.2011 - 08.2014
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
- Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
- Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances and concerning responses.
- Helped patients during ROM exercises to maintain musculoskeletal functions and increase strength.
Education
Diploma - Licensed Practical Nursing
Tennessee College of Applied Technology
Jacksboro, TN08.2022
Certificate - Certified Medical Assistant
Roane State Community College
Knoxville, TN04.2010
Certificate - EKG Tech
Roane State Community College
Knoxville, TN04.2009
Certificate - Phlebotomy
Roane State Community College
Knoxville, TN05.2008
Skills
- Venipuncture proficiency
- Naloxone administration
- Epic Systems
- Vital Signs Recording
- Assisting Physicians
- Patient Triaging
- EMR / EHR / Athena
- First Aid/CPR
- Patient Charting
- Specimen Collection
- Wound Dressing
- Educating Families
- Medication Administration
- Tracheotomy Tubes
Certification
- Certified Medical Assistant
- EKG Technician
- Phlebotomist
- American Heart Association CPR and AED Certificate 02/2024
- Narcan Administration
- National Technical Honors Society
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Summit Health Care
11.2022 - Current
Certified Medical Assistant
Greater Knoxville Ear, Nose and Throat
01.2014 - 08.2021
Caregiver
Home Helpers Home Care
08.2011 - 08.2014
Certificate - Phlebotomy
Roane State Community College
Certificate - EKG Tech
Roane State Community College
Certificate - Certified Medical Assistant
Roane State Community College
Diploma - Licensed Practical Nursing
Tennessee College of Applied Technology