Melanie Mclennan

• Staff Nurse
• Meets with every client at the start of service to create a care plan that addresses their condition and how our caregivers can best support them
• Serves as an ongoing resource for clients
• Supervises team of caregivers, providing ongoing training and assistance

• Provide patient education in home or physician office setting for self injectable medications
• Training provided to patient and/or caregivers, clinic staff and/or physicians in reconstitution of drug, appropriate administration of subcutaneous injection using manual and/or autoinjector using aseptic technique
• Provide education on appropriate injection sites and importance of rotation of sites
• Proper titration schedule of drug, storage of drug and disposal of hazardous waste per state law
• Reporting adverse events or product complaint information in accordance with pharmacovigilance to client in a timely manner
• Communicating with staff, managers as needed to insure optimal patient outcome and compliance
• CONTRACTED POSITION

• Education and vaccine administration for adult clients traveling abroad
• Vaccine need assessment with administration of appropriate vaccines recommended or required based on itinerary
• Blood draws for titer evaluation for specific disease
• Education on food and water safety as well as mosquito borne diseases with emphasis on protection
• Followed all company policies and procedures to deliver quality work.

• Working with CRNP's and Physicians, provided skilled nursing assessment to patients in a clinic type setting for acute care needs
• Performed basic collection of vital signs, venipuncture and administration of IM and PO medications as ordered
• Administration of vaccines including influenza, herpes zoster, pneumonia, Tdap and PPD
• Completed wellness assessments for patients to include collection of vital signs, BMI assessment and blood collection for total cholesterol/glucose screening along with feedback and patient education
• Proficient at EMR charting

• PROVIDE SKILLED NURSING ASSESSMENTS FOR ALL ELECTIVE SURGICAL PATIENTS
• Through verbal and physical interview process, assessed all patients scheduled for outpatient elective procedures in Outpatient Surgery department
• Daily evaluation of surgery schedule to arrange telephone or physical interviews for scheduled procedures
• Provide in office lab draws, EKG's as ordered by surgeon
• Assessment of documents provided for surgical procedures to include history and physicals, lab work, EKG, cardiac catheterization reports, PFT's, echocardiograms, and report any abnormal findings to anesthesia and surgeon to ensure patients were adequately optimized for their scheduled procedures
• Provide pre-op instructions to patients including full review of current medications with instructions on medications to hold and/or continue prior to procedure, arrival time to outpatient surgery as well as NPO status
• Provide pre-op education on procedures and instruction on appropriate pre-op scrubs as well as extensive education on patients scheduled for joint replacement and spine surgeries to include pre, intra and postop expectations
• Served as committee member on Joint Venture program for all total knee and hip surgeries performed at Twin Cities ultimately leading to Joint Commission Certification at our hospital for Total Knee and Hip Replacement
• Coordinated with Outpatient Charge Nurse on preparation of charts for daily surgeries ensuring all documents, times etc were correct for upcoming surgeries
• Participated in weekend rotation to provide continuity of care for current IV patients
• Maintain positive image for the hospital to patients, families and community
• FULL TIME POSITION

• Provide skilled nursing care to outpatient surgery patients
• Prepared outpatient surgery candidates for scheduled procedures to include physical assessment with computerized documentation
• Pre-op preparation to include IV start with appropriate fluids as ordered as well as pre-op antibiotic start
• Post-op care provided with assessment of vital signs, dressings, etc as ordered
• Discharge instructions provided with full reconciliation of home medications and post-op medications
• Provide continuity of care for IV therapy patients to include access of VAD and sterile dressing changes
• Preparation of surgery charts for upcoming surgeries
• Maintain positive image for patients, families and community
• PRN Position

• Provide skilled nursing care to critical and non-critically ill adults
• Monitor and operate equipment including ventilators, cardiac monitors, IV pumps, external pacemakers, trans venous pacemakers, pulse oximetry, oxygen flow meter, Swan Ganz catheters, and cardiac defibrillators
• Serve as liaison between patient, family and physician
• Provide teaching to patient and family on procedures, disease process as well as discharge planning
• Maintain positive image for the hospital to patients, families and community
• PRN Position

• Provide skilled nursing care to outpatient cardiac patients
• Prepared outpatients for cardiac catheterization procedures including cardiac catheterization, stent placement, EP studies, placement of permanent pacemakers, placement of internal automatic defibrillators, PFO closures, cardiac cardioversion, TEE, and tilt table procedures
• Monitor patients post procedures, maintained bed rest, administered IV fluids, specialty drips, monitored and set-up specialty lines including arterial lines, Swan Ganz catheters and temporary pacemakers
• Also monitor post EP study, permanent pacemaker placement and internal cardiac defibrillator placement patients
• Discontinued arterial and venous lines as ordered
• Act as charge nurse as directed
• Provide teaching and continuing education to staff and acted as ICU resource for other staff members
• Serve as liaison between patient, family and physician
• Maintain positive image for the hospital to patients, families and community
• PRN Position

• Provide skilled nursing care to critical and non-critically ill adults and children
• Monitor and operate equipment including ventilators, cardiac monitors, IV pumps, external pacemakers, trans venous pacemakers, pulse oximetry, oxygen flow meter, intra aortic balloon pump, Swan Ganz, cardiac defibrillator
• Administer IV fluids, medications and perform titration of specialty infusions including vasopressors, emergency drugs, antibiotics, TPN, narcotics, monitor for results looking for potential side effects, adverse reactions and pain
• Monitor lab data, ABG's, EKG, chest x-ray and report critical data
• Assist with insertion of specialty lines including CVC, Swan Ganz, transvenous pacemaker, hemodialysis catheters, chest tube, arterial lines and ICP monitors
• Act as charge nurse on a regular basis
• Orient and act as preceptor to new graduates
• Recognize patient needs for discharge including home nursing and long term care placement
• Serve as liaison between patient, family and physician
• Serve as patient advocate and provide emotional support
• Provide teaching to patient and family on procedures and disease process
• Maintain positive image for the hospital to patients, families and community
• Full time position

• CVICU -post op recovery of open-heart patients in a critical care setting
• PRN Position

• Supported executive staff through scheduling meetings, coordinating travel arrangements, and preparing crucial documents.
• Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
• Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
• Delivered excellent customer service through prompt responses to client inquiries, addressing concerns effectively, and building strong relationships.
• Optimized calendar management for executives by scheduling appointments strategically while considering priorities and minimizing conflicts.
• Organized office events such as holiday parties or team-building activities, promoting a positive company culture and boosting employee morale.

• Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
• Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
• Delivered excellent customer service through prompt responses to client inquiries, addressing concerns effectively, and building strong relationships.
• Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication skills and fostering professional relationships among colleagues.
• Coordinated office supply inventory management, proactively ordering necessary items before depletion to avoid workflow disruptions.
• Improved document organization with thorough file maintenance, archiving outdated records as necessary for efficient retrieval when needed.
• Maintained inventory of office supplies and placed orders.
• Enhanced office environment, organizing spaces for better workflow and employee comfort.

• Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
• Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
• Maintained a high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.
• Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
• Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
• Excelled in high-pressure situations, maintaining composure and professionalism during peak hours and emergency scenarios.
• Reduced contamination risks by strictly adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining a clean work environment.
• Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
• Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
• Demonstrated adaptability by effectively performing blood draws on diverse patient populations, including pediatric, geriatric, and challenging cases.

Summer employment

Front desk assistance for state run employment service for the State of Wyoming

Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.

Answering telephone

Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.

Other job duties as assigned

Secret security clearance

Clerk typist for high dollar collections working with revenue officers and special agents

• Optimized time management by effectively multitasking across various responsibilities while adhering to strict deadlines.
• Eased workload for managers by taking on delegated tasks efficiently without compromising quality or attention to detail.
• Maintained a high level of confidentiality when handling sensitive information, ensuring the privacy of clients and colleagues alike.
• Assisted in project completion by providing essential clerical support such as copying, scanning, and faxing documents.
• Promoted a positive work environment through professional interactions with coworkers and supervisors alike.
• Reviewed records, paperwork, and orders for errors and resolved issues with minimal direction.
• Enhanced office efficiency by performing accurate data entry and document processing tasks.
• Maximized accuracy in documentation by thoroughly proofreading all written materials before submission or distribution.