Melanie Fields
Bossier City,LA
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Crisis Intervention Specialist
Louisiana Association On Compulsive Gambling
10.2023 - 04.2025
- Built safety plans to lower risk of crisis and intervened in specific manners outlined by procedures.
- Evaluated risk to client or others by gathering information and conducting assessments.
- Provided emergency response in crisis situations to diffuse tensions and prevent violence.
- Documented risk to each client and context of concerns.
- Conversed with individuals in crisis which called or texted hotline for assistance.
- Offered supportive counseling and crisis intervention to individuals in crisis.
- Used skills such as active listening and collaborative problem-solving daily to connect with patients and address concerns.
ICU Nurse
Ochsner LSU Health Medical Center
10.2021 - 06.2022
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent, and geriatric ICU patients.
- Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Assessed and documented changes in patient's condition and prepared patient for transfer to higher level of care.
Home Health/Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
Continuum Pediatric Nursing, Interim Hospice
04.2010 - 04.2021
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health/ hospice patients
- Determined and addresses individual home care/hospice needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
- Provided emotional support and kind companionship to patients and families to increase overall wellness.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plan for each home health/hospice patient while following physician instructions.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Neuro/Telemetry Registered Nurse
Bon Secours Maryview Hospital
10.2017 - 09.2018
- Completed head to toe assessments and performing patient care duties as ordered including: safe administration of medications, dressing changes, obtaining vitals, served as primary communicator between clients, families, and other caregivers on duty involved with current patient care, completed accurate documentation for each client
- Responsible for communicating any major changes in laboratory studies and client physical, mental, emotional assessment to current healthcare provider
- Responsible for clarifying and carrying out orders from caregivers to clients including medication administration, procedures, and transfers to other units and/or facilities
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Managed caseload of 6 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
Admissions Coordinator R.N/Psychiatric Nurse
The Pavilion /VA Beach Psychiatric Center
01.2015 - 10.2017
- Responsible for reviewing diagnostic reports from other health care providers and giving recommendations for prospective patient care plans
- Communicated with Community Service board members, social workers, nurses, and physicians to facilitate inpatient care for prospective patients
- Responsible for utilizing the nursing process and current clinical knowledge to provide professional nursing care
- Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates patients' physical, learning, and psychosocial care
- Adapts to change and functions competently under stress
- Participates in professional development activities
- Completion of each admission assessment including patient psychosocial, medical, and psychiatric history
- Provide referrals for patients to facilities for treatment based on an individualized assessment
- Assisted in patient admission process based on federal and state laws.
Medical Surgical Telemetry Nurse
Riverside Regional Medical Center
12.2010 - 01.2015
- Complete head to toe NIHSS stroke assessment and perform patient care including safe administration of medications, dressing changes, obtaining vitals
- Responsible for communicating any major changes in laboratory studies and client physical, mental, emotional assessment to current healthcare provider
- Responsible for clarifying and carrying out orders from caregivers to clients including medication administration, procedures, and transfers to other units and facilities
- NIHSS certification completed yearly
- Administered heart and blood pressure medication to cardiac patients as prescribed by physicians.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Education
Associate in Nursing -
Medical Careers Institute
Newport News, VA05.2010
Associate in Biochemistry - undefined
Thomas Nelson Community College
Newport News, VA01.2006
Skills
- Communication skills
- Patient care
- Home Health care
- HIPAA
- Hospital experience
- EMR experience
- Medication administration
- Acute care
- Triage
- Hospice care
- Case management
- Time management
- EMR systems
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Care coordination
- Treatment implementation
- End-of-life care
- Telemetry monitoring
- Clinical judgment
- Life-sustaining machines
- Advanced cardiovascular life support
- Cultural Competency
- Intravenous therapy
- Family support
- Cardiac monitoring
Timeline
Crisis Intervention Specialist
Louisiana Association On Compulsive Gambling
10.2023 - 04.2025
ICU Nurse
Ochsner LSU Health Medical Center
10.2021 - 06.2022
Neuro/Telemetry Registered Nurse
Bon Secours Maryview Hospital
10.2017 - 09.2018
Admissions Coordinator R.N/Psychiatric Nurse
The Pavilion /VA Beach Psychiatric Center
01.2015 - 10.2017
Medical Surgical Telemetry Nurse
Riverside Regional Medical Center
12.2010 - 01.2015
Home Health/Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
Continuum Pediatric Nursing, Interim Hospice
04.2010 - 04.2021
Associate in Biochemistry - undefined
Thomas Nelson Community College
Associate in Nursing -
Medical Careers Institute
Certification
- ACLS Certification
- Compact State Nurse License
- BLS Certification
- RN License
- A.S.I.S.T. Training completion
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer