Melanie Kolmetz
Vernon,FL
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
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Floor Nurse
Jackson Hospital
02.2022 - 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. Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Educated patients, families, and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined the next course of action.
RN/Medical Office Manager
Jackson Hospital
03.2019 - 02.2022
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families, and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatment.
- Completed Medicare Wellness exams, and Chronic Care Calls to patients with correct documentation.
- Management of a busy MD office, that consisted of daily duties, supervision of nurses, receptionist, and medical assistants. Including written and verbal disciplinary actions. Interviewing for new employment opportunities. Facilitated scheduling needs for providers and patients. Responsible for bill pay for the office monthly.Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to the highest standards of care.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Jackson Hospital
07.2015 - 03.2019
- 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.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plans.
- Monitored vital signs, conducted physical assessments, and evaluated laboratory results for strategic care planning.
- Remained calm and productive during life-threatening situations to maximize positive outcomes.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments. Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined the severity of injuries and illnesses. Provided skilled, timely, and level-headed emergency response to critically ill patients.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
LPN/RN Floor Nurse
Northwest Florida Community Hospital
05.2012 - 07.2015
- Managed medication cart and dispensed pills, insulin, oral therapies, and intramuscular injections to patients on the 2nd and 3rd floor.
- Administered basic patient care and treatments by dressing wounds, treating bedsores, giving enemas, and performing catheterizations.
- Maintained accurate records of residents' healthcare treatments and responses.
- Communicated effectively with patients and family members to convey important instructions and discuss treatments.
- Utilized CPSI to document nursing assessments, treatments, medications, and discharge instructions.
- Coped effectively with the mental and emotional challenges of positions by remaining centered on patients' needs and delivering quality care.
- Established a compassionate environment by providing psychological, emotional, and spiritual support to patients and families.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physicians.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
LPN Office Nurse
Panhandle Family Medicine
07.2004 - 05.2012
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures. Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management, and wound management.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests. Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
Education
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practioner
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN02.2024
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor Degree in Nursing
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN05.2022
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Chipola College
Marianna, FL05.2015
Skills
- Disease Management Programs
- Patient Assessments
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Patient Care
- IV Drug Therapy Management
- Staff Supervision
- Patient Discharging
- Direct Patient Care
- EMR Systems
- Patient Monitoring
- Team Coordination
- Health and Wellness Expertise
Timeline
RN Floor Nurse
Jackson Hospital
02.2022 - Current
RN/Medical Office Manager
Jackson Hospital
03.2019 - 02.2022
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Jackson Hospital
07.2015 - 03.2019
LPN/RN Floor Nurse
Northwest Florida Community Hospital
05.2012 - 07.2015
LPN Office Nurse
Panhandle Family Medicine
07.2004 - 05.2012
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practioner
Walden University
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor Degree in Nursing
Walden University
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Chipola College
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