Melanie Lee

Performs hemodialysis and access care according to prescription and orders.

Medication aministration via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored response.

Reviewed orders and continuously monitored patients' vitals.

Handles all assignments autonomously.

Supervises day to day work of Patient Care Technicians.

Serves as a role model and a resource for teammates.

Effectively and efficiently handle difficult and emergency situations.

Effectively captures lab results and makes appropriate individualized interventions to improve outcomes.

Create plans of care to address issues: monitors progress and adjust plans as needed.

Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.

Education patients and caregivers on disease management and medication management.

Follows regulations (OSHA, SDS) and safety procedures including safety policies.

Provided integrated care to all ESRD patients who are some of the most medically complex and vulnerable patient populations.

Collaborated with members of healthcare team to coordinate and facilitate quality, cost-effective care while minimizing fragmentation of the healthcare delivery system for ESRD patients.

Provided coordination of care between the patient, family, physician, providers, care teams and the community.

Coordinated rehabilitative and preventive nursing processes and procedures.

Performed evaluations on consistent basis to address changes in patient needs, conditions and medications, altering care plans when required.

Administered hemodialysis according to prescription.

Monitored for signs and symptoms of infection.

Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.

Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.

Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.

Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.

Reviewed orders and continuously monitored patients' vitals.

Provide professional skilled nursing to patients with complex needs at home

Ventilator management

Monitoring of patient on oxygen therapy

Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to breathing treatment

Monitored and maintained patient’s airway and ability to breathe

Regularly evaluated effects of treatment and adjusted to achieve maximum benefit

Monitored and recorded patient progress in response to therapy

Medication administration and monitoring

Tube feedings

Private Duty Nursing

Provided professional skilled nursing to patients with complex needs at home

Ventilator management

Administered respiratory treatments

Medication administration and monitoring

Monitored patient vitals

Emergent and scheduled trach changes

Completed weekly circuit changes

Skilled Nurse Visits

Provided professional skilled nurse visits to patient homes

Reported changes in patient condition to provider

Medication set up, reinforced teaching on medication

Provided wound care including wound vac