Melanie Massey

• Investigated and reported accidents, leveraging new knowledge to improve protections for patients and staff.
• Improved patient outcomes through peer groups and facilitating continuing education.
• Monitored patient progress to ensure compliance with established standards of care.
• Ensured that all nursing personnel are familiar with hospital policies and regulations.
• Received and investigated complaints from families, patients and clinical staff, devising solutions to multifaceted challenges.
• Performed regular rounds throughout the facility to observe performance of assigned staff members.

Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.

Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.

Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.

Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.

Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.

Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.

Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.

Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.

Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.

• Oriented, assessed and mentored staff on correct procedures and clinical skills.
• Maintained compliance with guidelines such as HIPAA and OSHA.
• Helped staff care for individual patients by applying top-notch clinical judgment and abilities.
• Worked closely with executives to administer operations, staff, resources and budget management.
• Applied clinical judgment and comprehensive knowledge of facility policies to assist floor nurses with patient care decisions.
• Received and investigated complaints from families, patients and clinical staff, devising solutions to multifaceted challenges.
• Observed nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
• Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
• Completed daily rounds of nursing department to verify nursing service personnel performance alignment acceptable nursing standards.
• Educated team members, patients and family members on care plans, medication regimes and protocols.
• Called upon staff members to discuss patient care and treatment.
• Investigated and reported accidents, leveraging new knowledge to improve protections for patients and staff.
• Created and integrated new nursing protocols designed to improve patient outcomes while minimizing medical errors.