Melanie Burbic

• Performed home care to Medicare patients from admission to discharge. Performed IV antibiotic therapy, wound care and medication management.

• Performed home care for a pediatric client in his home full time.
• Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined the next course of action.
• Cared for post-operative spinal patients through discharge.

• Worked in the mixed ICU of med-surg and Neuro and the CVICU
• Worked in the PACU unit and recovered all ages of patients As well as pre-op unit and PAT.
• Responded to Code Red pages and followed through on disposition of patients.

Per-diem shifts and travel contracts to various ICU, CCU, CVICU, ER, PACU, and Burn ICU units.

Teaching hospital.  25 bed ICU with Med-Surg, Cardiac, Trauma, Neuro, and open heart patients.

• Managed high-stress situations effectively by maintaining a calm demeanor under pressure while prioritizing tasks according to urgency and impact on patient outcomes in the CTICU setting.
• Continually assessed patients'' responses to treatments or medications administered within CTICU settings; adjusted nursing actions accordingly when necessary.
• Mentored new nursing staff members, fostering a supportive learning environment in the CTICU.
• Managed complex cardiac cases, utilizing advanced assessment skills and clinical judgment in the delivery of patient-centered care.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for critically ill patients.
• Utilized advanced hemodynamic monitoring techniques to guide medical interventions and optimize patient outcomes in high-acuity cases.
• Interpreted diagnostic data with accuracy, informing treatment decisions for critically ill patients requiring specialized cardiac care.
• Delivered compassionate end-of-life care to patients facing terminal conditions while providing emotional support for their families during difficult times.
• Participated in interdisciplinary rounds with physicians, pharmacists, respiratory therapists, and other team members to discuss patient care plans and progress actively.
• Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
• Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
• Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.