Melanie Ray
Corpus Christi,TX
Summary
Hardworking Registered Nurse with 14 years of experience in providing individualized patient care in the ICU and in the Emergency Department . Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN, Emergency Department, University Hospital
Angel Staffing
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
RN, Critical Care, University Hospital
Angel Staffing
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented progress of individuals participating in clinical trials.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
RN, Critical Care, Trauma ICU /Emergency Room
Christus Spohn Shoreline
05.2017 - 01.2021
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Motivated nursing staff to pursue advanced training and collaborated with unit leaders to identify skill needs.
- Quickly responded to codes and cardiac monitor alarms.
Critical Care Float Pool Registered Nurse ER/ICU
Christus Spohn Hospital System
05.2015 - 05.2017
- Managed needs of chronically ill and acute patients with well-coordinated treatment strategies.
- Delivered top-notch care exceeding department, hospital and Joint Commission standards.
- Administered medications to treat patients' symptoms and address underlying disease progression.
- Responded rapidly to critical codes to coordinate stabilization treatments and restore vital functions.
- Worked with intubated and ventilated patients, monitoring and reporting on conditions to maintain stats within optimal levels.
- Worked with physicians, nurses, technicians and therapists to formulate, implement and modify individual care plans.
RN, Critical Care, Trauma ICU
Christus Spohn Shoreline
04.2013 - 05.2015
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
- Cared for patients in 12-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
- Motivated nursing staff to pursue advanced training and collaborated with unit leaders to identify skill needs.
RN Floor Nurse, Step Down Trauma Unit
Christus Spohn Shoreline
01.2010 - 04.2013
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Emergency Room Team Lead
Christus Spohn South Hospital
01.2024 - Current
- Managed schedules, accepted time off requests and found coverage for short shifts.
- Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
- Promoted a positive work environment by fostering teamwork, open communication, and employee recognition initiatives.
- Coached team members in techniques necessary to complete job tasks.
- Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Del Mar College
Corpus Christi, TX12.2009
High School Diploma -
Angleton High School
Angleton, TX05.1995
Skills
- Customer Focus
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Performance monitoring
- Performance Improvement
- Schedule Management
Certification
- Basic Life Support License - Current
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support License - Current
- Trauma Nurse Core Care - Current
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support - Current
Timeline
Emergency Room Team Lead
Christus Spohn South Hospital
01.2024 - Current
RN, Emergency Department, University Hospital
Angel Staffing
01.2023 - 12.2023
RN, Critical Care, University Hospital
Angel Staffing
01.2021 - 01.2023
RN, Critical Care, Trauma ICU /Emergency Room
Christus Spohn Shoreline
05.2017 - 01.2021
Critical Care Float Pool Registered Nurse ER/ICU
Christus Spohn Hospital System
05.2015 - 05.2017
RN, Critical Care, Trauma ICU
Christus Spohn Shoreline
04.2013 - 05.2015
RN Floor Nurse, Step Down Trauma Unit
Christus Spohn Shoreline
01.2010 - 04.2013
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Del Mar College
High School Diploma -
Angleton High School
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