Melanie M Oviedo

Prioritize incoming patients by acuity to determine the severity of medical, surgical, and emergency conditions.

Provided rapid, evidence-based emergency care across medical, surgical, cardiac, pediatric, and trauma emergencies.

Initiate IVs, administered urgent medications, and monitored treatment responses for patients in critical condition.

Manage workflows and clinical staff communication during trauma situations to optimize patient safety.

Direct clinical duties and communicate with the multidisciplinary healthcare team to preserve continuity of care.

Provided rapid, evidence-based emergency care across medical, surgical, cardiac, pediatric, and Level 3 trauma emergencies.

Executed comprehensive patient assessments and prioritized critical interventions using the Emergency Severity Index.

Initiated critical care drips and assisted with rapid sequence intubation (RSI) per ACLS, PALS, and TNCC standards.

Placed peripheral IVs, gastric tubes, and catheters while managing advanced airway protocols in a fast-paced environment.

Partnered with emergency physicians, trauma surgeons, and specialists to ensure coordinated, high-quality patient outcomes.

Delivered critical care for diagnostic and interventional cardiac procedures, including catheterizations, PCI, and stent placements.

Administered conscious sedation and critical infusions while continuously monitoring ECG and hemodynamic stability.

Assisted cardiologists by managing sterile fields, anticipating equipment needs, and executing rapid ACLS interventions.

Participated in on-call rotations for urgent cases and high-stakes STEMI activations.

Instructed patients and families on post-procedural recovery, medication adherence, and home care.

Partnered with multidisciplinary teams and maintained meticulous electronic medical record (EMR) documentation.

Provided rapid, evidence-based nursing care for critical medical, surgical, cardiac, pediatric, and trauma emergencies.

Executed primary/secondary surveys and Emergency Severity Index (ESI) triage to prioritize life-saving interventions.

Managed critical care drips and assisted with rapid sequence intubation (RSI) for cardiac arrest, stroke, and sepsis.

Administered emergency protocols for hemorrhage control, IO/IV access, and advanced airway management.

Operated cardiac monitors, transport equipment, and point-of-care testing devices under high-stress conditions.

Collaborated with emergency physicians, trauma surgeons, and specialists to optimize complex patient outcomes.

Maintained meticulous EMR documentation adhering to strict Level I trauma center accreditation and safety standards.

Assisted nurses and providers in delivering rapid, high-quality care during resuscitations, cardiac arrests, and trauma activations.

Performed vital signs, EKGs, blood glucose checks, and laboratory specimen collection within scope of practice.

Documented patient care and observations in the EMR while maintaining clear communication with families and staff.

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• Orthopedics and Pediatrics | St. Mary's Hospital, Lewiston, ME | Spring 2021 | Hours: 60

• My job tasks included providing quality customer service, serving fresh food, and waiting tables in a fast-paced environment.