Melanie Malloy, BSN, RN, CNOR
Dover,DE
Summary
Professionally trained Registered Nurse with 19+ years of Operating Room experience ensuring high standards of culturally competent care for wide variety of patients with diverse needs.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Bayhealth Medical Center - Operating Room
Dover , DE
2002.04 - Current
- Use assessment skills to identify further care needs and evaluate patients' health status.
- Use equipment effectively to assess patient needs and provide appropriate care in Operating Room.
- Function as Preceptor to new Nursing Staff.
- Perform in Charge Nurse capacity.
- Excellent communication skills; Dependable, Organized; Detailed minded problem solver; Dedicated to providing excellence in patient care.
- Adept at managing multiple tasks simultaneously and working under pressure.
- Maintain accurate biological tissue implant log in coordination with The Joint Commission standards.
- Perform Performance Improvement Measures monthly for Operating Room.
- Provide skilled, professional care to patients while in Operating Room, based on AORN standards.
- Cross trained to Post Anesthesia Care Unit including call coverage.
- Educated patients about post-operative instructions for medication administration, infection complications and preventive health measures.
- Conducted thorough post-operative patient assessments to determine patient condition and readiness for discharge.
- Monitored patient vitals, alertness, breathing and pain levels to notify assigned physician of observed complications.
- Coordinated and consulted with healthcare team members to implement, plan and assess patient care plans.
Registered Nurse
Bayhealth Medical Center-3N Medical Surgical Telemetry
Dover , DE
2001.09 - 2002.04
- Assessed patient conditions and nursing needs, using nursing process.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Wilmington University
Dover, DE2016
Associate of Science - Nursing
Delaware Technical Community College - Charles L. Terry Campus - Dover
Dover, DE2000
Skills
- Preceptor
- Patient and family advocate
- Highly motivated
- Team Player
- Delegation/supervision of assignments
- Computer literacy
- Epic Documentation: Intra op, Post op, In patient
Certification
- Current license in the State of Delaware as a Registered Nurse
- Current Certification for Professional Achievement in Perioperative Nursing Practice (CNOR)
- BLS/ACLS Certification
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Bayhealth Medical Center - Operating Room
2002.04 - Current
Registered Nurse
Bayhealth Medical Center-3N Medical Surgical Telemetry
2001.09 - 2002.04
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Wilmington University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Delaware Technical Community College - Charles L. Terry Campus - Dover
- Current license in the State of Delaware as a Registered Nurse
- Current Certification for Professional Achievement in Perioperative Nursing Practice (CNOR)
- BLS/ACLS Certification
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