MELANIE DRAPER
Scranton,PA
Summary
Experienced nursing team leader at Oak Ridge Healthcare Center, demonstrating expertise in infectious disease control and staff morale enhancement. Proven ability to educate patients and optimize resource utilization, resulting in improved patient care quality. Proficient in medical assessment and SBAR communication, facilitating superior health outcomes and effective healthcare delivery.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Oak Ridge Healthcare Center
Taylor, PA
09.2023 - Current
- Educated patients and families about their illness or injury, treatment options, medications, and follow-up care instructions.
- Facilitated communication between physicians, nurses, ancillary departments, families and other healthcare providers.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess patient needs and provide appropriate interventions.
- Evaluated effectiveness of nursing interventions by assessing patient responses.
- Provided leadership during emergency situations ensuring high standards of patient safety are met.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws and regulations related to nursing practice.
- Resolved conflicts between staff members in a timely manner while maintaining morale.
- Monitored inpatient bed use, facilities and staff to provide optimal use of resources.
Licensed Practical Nurse
IntelyCare
Scranton, PA
03.2020 - 03.2023
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
North Chicago, IL09-2025
Associate of Applied Science - NURSING
JERSE COLLEGE
Teterboro, NJ10-2022
Skills
- Infectious disease control
- Health screening
- Medical assessment
- Nursing staff leadership
- Diabetes management
- Vaccine administration
- IV management
- Chart updating
- Culturally-sensitive care
- Discharge coordination
- Care plan development
- Medication distribution
- Intravenous therapy
- Staff supervision
- Tracheostomy care
- SBAR communication
- High level of autonomy
Affiliations
- American Nursing Association
- American Association of Post-Acute Care Nursing
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Oak Ridge Healthcare Center
09.2023 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
IntelyCare
03.2020 - 03.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Associate of Applied Science - NURSING
JERSE COLLEGE
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