Melanie Glass
Newport,TN
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
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
East TN OB Gyn
03.1998 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- 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.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
CNA
Regency Health Care
05.1995 - 04.1996
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
King College
Bristol, TNAssociate of Science - Nursing
Walters State Community College
Morristown, TNSkills
- Medical Screening
- Postpartum Care
- OB Care
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Breastfeeding Education
- IV Drug Therapy Management
- Patient Education
- Medical Laboratory Procedures
- Family Planning Services Education
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Call Triaging
- Physical Assessment
- Foley Catheter Insertion and Removal
- Administering Immunizations
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Women's Health Exams
- Follow-Up Calls
- Medical Evaluations
- Managing Deadlines
- Removing Sutures
- Team Coordination
- Setting Up Referrals
- Urology
- Evaluation
- Staff Supervision
Timeline
Registered Nurse
East TN OB Gyn
03.1998 - Current
CNA
Regency Health Care
05.1995 - 04.1996
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
King College
Associate of Science - Nursing
Walters State Community College
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