MELANIE FARREN
Idaho Falls
Summary
Seasoned Registered Nurse with a proven track record, demonstrating exceptional patient evaluation/intervention and strong clinical judgment. Excelled in leadership roles, notably as a Charge Nurse, enhancing patient care and staff efficiency. Skilled in patient/family advocacy and adept at problem resolution, ensuring high-quality outcomes in fast-paced environments.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Pure Infusion Suites
Idaho Falls
03.2022 - Current
- Built work schedules and staff assignments, taking workload, space and equipment availability into consideration.
- Served as an advocate for patients receiving infusion therapy services by addressing any issues that may arise during treatment sessions.
- Managed drug procurement, storage, and disposal processes to ensure medication integrity and compliance.
- Assessed need for additional staff, equipment and services based on historical data and seasonal trends.
- Coordinated patient care services with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure quality outcomes.
Registered Nurse/ Charge Nurse
Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center
Idaho Falls
11.2016 - 05.2022
- Administered prescribed medication and chemotherapy treatments in alignment with nursing standards.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Provided emotional support for patients undergoing difficult treatment regimens.
- Accessed patient ports and PICC lines to start infusions and check for cleanliness.
- Developed strategies for improving efficiency within the scheduling process.
- Implemented departmental policies and standards in conjunction with management to streamline internal processes.
Registered Nurse
Parkview Medical Center
Pueblo
08.2014 - 08.2016
- Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests
- Prepared patient for surgery by completing doctors orders, obtaining intravenous access, and gave appropriate medications
- Managed care for post-operative patients through discharge
- Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care
- Ensured HIPAA compliance
- Followed infection control procedures
Registered Nurse( 5 Tower)
Parkview Medical Center
Pueblo
06.2011 - 11.2015
- Charge nurse on med-surg unit
- Oversaw and managed 30 patients, and appropriate staff including other RNs, LPNs, and CNAs, while maintaining a high level of staff morale and professionalism
- Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate outstanding health care teams
- Patient care in fast paced med-surg unit, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care to monitoring for approximately 5 patients per shift
- Primary care, assessment, evaluation, of patients
- Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases
- Self-directed with astute judgment skills
- High level of personal accountability
- Managed care for post-operative patients through discharge
- Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans
- Closely monitored acute conditions
- Ensured HIPAA compliance
- Assisted patients with daily functions
- Monitored fluid intake and output levels
- Experience with various medical conditions including Parkinson's, Dementia, Diabetes, COPD, Alzheimer's, ETOH and drug withdrawal
- Post surgical care
- Followed infection control procedures
- Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care
Service Excellence Adviser
Parkview Medical Center
Pueblo
07.2011 - 07.2013
- I sat with a select group of coworkers to discuss and implement new procedures within the hospital
- We met once a month with the board of directors to discuss new business
- Than held meetings with our floors to get the information out in a positive manner
- I am comfortable talking in front large groups of people
- I can convey information in a cheerful, positive way
Certified Nurses Aid/ Nursing Student Extern
Parkview Medical Center
Pueblo
02.2010 - 06.2011
- While in nursing school I was able to work as a Certified Nursing Assistant/ Nursing Student Extern
- I worked in the float pool and was able to work under the supervision of Registered Nurses to practice skills such as Assessments, iv and catheter insertion/ removal, wound care, and many other procedures
- This part of my career was very important in establishing a basis for proper body mechanics and safe techniques in patient movement
- Proper ways to bathe and care for patients
- I understand and appreciate how hard nurses aides work and what an important part of the team they make
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Colorado Technical University
Pueblo, Colorado01.2011
Skills
- Professional bedside manner
- Patient positioning competency
- Patient evaluation/intervention
- Patient/family focused
- Preceptor
- Strong clinical judgment
- High level of autonomy
- Problem resolution capability
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Pure Infusion Suites
03.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse/ Charge Nurse
Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center
11.2016 - 05.2022
Registered Nurse
Parkview Medical Center
08.2014 - 08.2016
Service Excellence Adviser
Parkview Medical Center
07.2011 - 07.2013
Registered Nurse( 5 Tower)
Parkview Medical Center
06.2011 - 11.2015
Certified Nurses Aid/ Nursing Student Extern
Parkview Medical Center
02.2010 - 06.2011
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Colorado Technical University
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