Melanie Melchor
Registered Nurse
McAllen,TX
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Doctors Hospital At Renaissance Health System
Edinburg, TX
12.2016 - Current
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting maternal and neonatal tracings and findings, identifying irregular readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and etc.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Provided total care for the laboring and delivering patient, as well as in preterm labor, high risk antepartum patients, manage tocolysis and/or preterm delivery, worked as staff nurse in triage unit.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Laredo Medical Center
Laredo, TX
02.2022 - 03.2022
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting maternal and neonatal readings and findings, identifying irregular readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
LVN
Alfredo Gonzalez Nursing Home
Mcallen, TX
05.2015 - 09.2015
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding and other daily living activities.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Made valuable contributions to care-plan development and patient education processes backed by thorough research into client diagnoses.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Managed appointment calendar for scans, lab tests and evaluations.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Collaborated with supervisor to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
Medical Assistant
Dr. Mary E. Klenz, OB/ GYN
Mcallen, TX
12.2009 - 05.2015
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
- Arranged surgeries with surgical center, confirming times with patients and preparing admission and consent forms.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures and care plan instructions.
- Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms and helping patients with diverse needs.
- Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
- Verified appropriate lab couriers picked up collected lab specimens.
- Gathered forms and copied insurance cards to collect patient information for billing and insurance filing.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Obtained all prescribed laboratory testing.
- Tested and recorded blood glucose levels.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
South Texas College
Mcallen, TX 08.2015 - 08.2016
High School Diploma -
Mcallen High School
Mcallen, TX 08.2004 - 05.2008
Skills
EMR / EHR
Certification
ACLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Laredo Medical Center
02.2022 - 03.2022
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery
Doctors Hospital At Renaissance Health System
12.2016 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
South Texas College
08.2015 - 08.2016
LVN
Alfredo Gonzalez Nursing Home
05.2015 - 09.2015
Medical Assistant
Dr. Mary E. Klenz, OB/ GYN
12.2009 - 05.2015
High School Diploma -
Mcallen High School
08.2004 - 05.2008
ACLS
NRP
BLS/CPR & AED Certified
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