Melanie Bailey
Dudley,GA
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with seven years of nursing experience ranging from critical care to behavioral health and nephrology. Demonstrated success in enhancing patient recovery rates at Fairview Park Hospital through advanced clinical skills and effective mentorship. Dedicated to delivering best-in-class patient care and individualized plans for families and patients.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Fairview Park Hospital
02.2022 - Current
- Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
- Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Mentored new nursing staff, facilitating smooth integration into the ICU unit and promoting a supportive workplace culture.
Registered Nurse, Dialysis Charge Nurse
American Renal Associates
09.2021 - 02.2022
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients in unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
Registered Nurse, Acute Dialysis
DaVita
11.2020 - 07.2021
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
Registered Nurse, Mental Health
Community Service Board of Middle Georgia
09.2019 - 11.2020
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
Registered Nurse, Dialysis Charge Nurse
DaVita
07.2018 - 09.2019
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Promoted a safe and inclusive work environment through effective communication, conflict resolution, and team-building strategies.
Education
Master of Science - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN08.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
South University
Savannah, GA09.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Southeastern Technical College
Vidalia, GA12.2017
Skills
- Hemodynamics monitoring
- EKG
- Intravenous therapy
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- HIPAA Education
- Trauma Nursing Core Course
- MEDITECH/Tebra/eClinical software
- NIHSS
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Fairview Park Hospital
02.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, Dialysis Charge Nurse
American Renal Associates
09.2021 - 02.2022
Registered Nurse, Acute Dialysis
DaVita
11.2020 - 07.2021
Registered Nurse, Mental Health
Community Service Board of Middle Georgia
09.2019 - 11.2020
Registered Nurse, Dialysis Charge Nurse
DaVita
07.2018 - 09.2019
Master of Science - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
Walden University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
South University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Southeastern Technical College