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Melanie Lutz

Melanie Lutz

Fremont,CA

Summary

Accomplished Intensive-care Nurse from Eden Medical Center and Post Anesthesia Care Unit Nurse from Fremont Surgery Center

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Fremont Surgery Center
10.2016 - Current
  • Managed patients recovering from surgical procedures
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance recovery strategies.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.

Intensive-care-nurse

Eden Medical Center
05.1999 - Current
  • Conducted thorough assessments of patients' and initiating appropriate interventions to stabilize health status.
  • Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications (including high risk medications and infusions) and treatments.
  • Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
  • Mitigated risks associated with invasive procedures such as central line insertions and arterial catheter placements through strict adherence to sterile technique guidelines.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of all patient interactions, ensuring seamless continuity of care across shifts.
  • Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols, ensuring patient safety and optimal results.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current with best practices in critical care nursing.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with patients and families, offering guidance and support during challenging circumstances.
  • Effectively managed multiple priorities under pressure while maintaining a high level of professionalism
  • Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.

Education

Bachelor Of Science - Nursing

California State University - East Bay
Hayward, CA
05.2007

Associate Degree - Nursing

Merritt College
Oakland, CA
05.1998

Skills

  • Hemodynamics monitoring
  • ECG
  • Neurological monitoring
  • Clinical judgment
  • Intravenous therapy
  • Advanced Life Support
  • Telemetry monitoring
  • Respiratory maintenance
  • Metabolic function monitoring
  • Organ donor procedures
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Honest and Dependable
  • Problem-Solving
  • Time Management
  • Reliable and Responsible
  • Attention to Detail
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Critical Thinking
  • Blood Transfusion Administration
  • Excellent Communication
  • Reliability
  • Organizational Skills
  • Team Collaboration
  • Active Listening
  • Decision-Making
  • Patient and Family Education
  • Medication Administration
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Documentation And Reporting

Affiliations

AACN (American Association of Critical Care Nurses)

Certification

BLS

ACLS

CCRN

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Fremont Surgery Center
10.2016 - Current

Intensive-care-nurse

Eden Medical Center
05.1999 - Current

Bachelor Of Science - Nursing

California State University - East Bay

Associate Degree - Nursing

Merritt College

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