Melanie Geradts, BSN, RN, SCRN
Summerville,SC
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in a fast-paced clinical environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude, and excellent customer service. Promotes teamwork, respect, professionalism, and upholds the highest standards of care.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Medical University of South Carolina
07.2015 - 07.2024
- 9 East- Neuroscience Stepdown Unit (July 2015-July 2024) with telemetry monitoring.
- 3N Adult Inpatient Unit- Institute of Psychiatry (July 2018- April 2020 PRN).
- 9 East Shared Governance Council and Healthy Work Environment Representative (2019-2021).
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Provided support for patients' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Relief Staff Leader
Medical University of South Carolina
04.2018 - 04.2024
- 9 East Charge Nurse
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols. Continued to mentor and supervise junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Served as a liaison between nursing staff, physicians, and management, fostering open communication channels among all parties involved in patient care.
- Optimized patient satisfaction through timely response to concerns and effective communication among staff members.
- Championed a positive work culture by recognizing exemplary performance from team members and addressing conflicts promptly when they arose.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information, enabling informed decision-making among the healthcare team members.
- Managed staffing schedules, ensuring adequate coverage while minimizing overtime expenses.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Promoted a safe working environment by adhering to infection control policies and regularly reviewing safety protocols.
- Coordinated discharge planning, collaborating with patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure seamless transitions of care.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Clinical Staff Leader
Medical University of South Carolina
04.2020 - 11.2021
- Worked alongside the 9 East unit Manager doing administrative tasks, management work, process improvement projects, and supporting the unit leadership team.
- Set and worked towards ambitious goals with staff performance plans and regular check-in meetings.
- Performed regularly scheduled audits and followed up on reported patient or staff safety events.
- Charged with opening up, stocking, and staffing a new Covid unit at MUSC.
- Performed service recovery for both patients, their families, and staff as needed.
- Received the 9 East Nurse of the Year Award in April, 2021.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston05-2015
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of North Carolina At Wilmington
Wilmington, NC12-2013
Skills
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Compassion and empathy
- Comprehensive patient care and thorough documentation
- Strong leadership skills and team management qualities
- Effective communication skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Telemetry monitoring
- Epic trained
Certification
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - South Carolina. License number 230073, expiration 4-30-26.
- American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers- CPR and AED, expired 12-1-24.
- American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support, expiration 1-26-25.
- Stroke Certified Registered Nurse (SCRN), expiration in September 2025.
Timeline
Clinical Staff Leader
Medical University of South Carolina
04.2020 - 11.2021
Relief Staff Leader
Medical University of South Carolina
04.2018 - 04.2024
Registered Nurse
Medical University of South Carolina
07.2015 - 07.2024
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - South Carolina. License number 230073, expiration 4-30-26.
- American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers- CPR and AED, expired 12-1-24.
- American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support, expiration 1-26-25.
- Stroke Certified Registered Nurse (SCRN), expiration in September 2025.
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Medical University of South Carolina
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of North Carolina At Wilmington
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