Melanie Clark
Rosharon,TX
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
RN, Medical-Surgical
Houston Methodist
Nassau Bay, Texas
11.2021 - Current
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
RN, Medical-Surgical
Memorial Hermann
Houston, TX
07.2020 - 05.2022
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
CNA
Willow Crest Nursing Pavilion
Sandwich, IL
12.2012 - 05.2016
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Alvin Community College
Alvin, TX05.2020
Vocational Nursing - Nursing
Alvin Community College
Alvin, TX05.2019
Skills
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Patient Care Assessment
- Accurate Documentation
- Compassionate and Caring
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- IV Administration
- Patient Admission
- PICC Lines
- Blood Product Transfusion
- Intramuscular Injections
- EPIC EMR
Timeline
RN, Medical-Surgical
Houston Methodist
11.2021 - Current
RN, Medical-Surgical
Memorial Hermann
07.2020 - 05.2022
CNA
Willow Crest Nursing Pavilion
12.2012 - 05.2016
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Alvin Community College
Vocational Nursing - Nursing
Alvin Community College
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