Melanie Baldwin
North Pole,AK
Summary
Compassionate Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner with comprehensive experience providing acute care, wellness exams and chronic disease management throughout the lifespan.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Foundation Health Partners
08.2022 - Current
- Educated children about their medical conditions in age-appropriate language, empowering them to take an active role in managing their health.
- Administered vaccinations and medications accurately, ensuring optimal treatment efficacy and patient safety.
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills by prioritizing tasks and efficiently delegating responsibilities, ensuring all patients received timely care.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and confidence in the nursing team's abilities.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through compassionate and empathetic communication with children and families.
Charge Nurse, Medical Surgical Floor
Medical Center Enterprise
06.2021 - 07.2022
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Registered Nurse, Home Health Case Manager
Amedisys Home Health
01.2018 - 07.2021
- Coordinate care for patients and families in their homes
- Reviewed medical records and communicated to office and MD when necessary
- Provided wound care to a variety of wounds to include diabetic, venous and arterial ulcers, surgical wounds, pressure ulcers, cancer wounds, etc
- Educated patients on chronic diseases such as COPD and CHF and monitored for signs of exacerbation
- Reconciled and educated patients on their medications
- Provided direct nursing care such as sterile dressing changes, catheter management, PICC line care and IV medication infusion, discharge planning, and family support
- Supervised LPNs and Home Health Aides providing care for patients.
Registered Nurse, Orthopedic/Med Surg Unit
Piedmont Atlanta Hospital
01.2017 - 11.2017
- Assessed 4-6 post-surgical joint and spine patients and created care plans accordingly
- Precepted new/oncoming nurses and nursing students in practicum
- Administered medications and coordinated with pain management services to control patient pain levels
- Educated patients and family members about expectations after surgery
- Provide array of direct nursing care services such as dressing changes, wound cleaning, physical therapy, discharge planning, and family support
- Floated to other med/surg areas including Hem/Onc, GI, and Renal.
Registered Nurse, Mother Baby Unit
St. Josephs Candler Hospital
01.2016 - 11.2016
- Assessed mothers and newborns and created care plans accordingly
- Administered medications and vaccines to mothers and newborns
- Extensive patient education
- Administered critical/post-surgical care when necessary
- Communicated with nursing team as well as physicians and other hospital staff to provide exemplary care to patients and families.
Patient Care Tech
St. Josephs Candler Hospital
10.2015 - 01.2016
- Took patient vitals and reported critical values to nurses
- Phlebotomy
- Assessment of Mothers and Babies
- Communication to nursing staff and doctors to coordinate efficient care for families.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Auburn University
Auburn, AL05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Armstrong State University
Savannah, GA12.2015
Certification
- Family Nurse Practitioner Certification #F06240893
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, AK #225294
- Registered Nurse, AK License #192403
- Registered Nurse, GA License #RN254491
- BLS Certification
Timeline
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Foundation Health Partners
08.2022 - Current
Charge Nurse, Medical Surgical Floor
Medical Center Enterprise
06.2021 - 07.2022
Registered Nurse, Home Health Case Manager
Amedisys Home Health
01.2018 - 07.2021
Registered Nurse, Orthopedic/Med Surg Unit
Piedmont Atlanta Hospital
01.2017 - 11.2017
Registered Nurse, Mother Baby Unit
St. Josephs Candler Hospital
01.2016 - 11.2016
Patient Care Tech
St. Josephs Candler Hospital
10.2015 - 01.2016
Master of Science - Nursing
Auburn University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Armstrong State University
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