Melanie Rivers
Blairsville,GA
Quote
To know what is right and not to do it is the worst cowardice.
Confucius
Personal Philosophy Statement
Personal philosphy of mine
Personal Goals
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care. Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. 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
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
RN
Chatuge Interventional Pain Solutions
08.2018 - Current
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
RN Case Manager
Pruitt Health Hospice
04.2016 - 11.2018
- Managed support services and fostered communication among social workers, therapists, hospital staff, and patients.
- Educated patients and caregivers on healthcare protocols and processes.
- Analyzed patient responses to medications, therapies and variances in plans of care.
- Developed and modified patient care plans and assisted interdisciplinary team in identifying client needs and goals to determine priorities of care.
- Gathered and recorded patient health information and data to assess, identify and manage characteristics that affect care outcome.
- Observed, monitored and reported changes in patient condition to supervising RN or physician in accordance with policies and procedures of medical facility.
- Collaborated with healthcare leaders and physicians to support and offer resources in performance of duties to maintain high-quality and efficient patient care.
- Implemented aspects of patient care under physician orders and sought clarification when needed to promote safety, quality and cost-efficient care.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
RN, Emergency Department
Union General Hospital, Inc.
11.2013 - 04.2016
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Utilized multiple PC applications throughout day.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
RN, Emergency Department
HC Watkins Memorial Hospital
10.2012 - 11.2013
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
RN, Emergency Department
Anderson Regional Medical Center
06.2009 - 12.2011
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN11.2023
Associate of Science - Nursing
University of West Alabama
Livingston, AL05.2009
Prerequisits
East Central Community College
Decatur, MS2007
Skills
- Patient Care
- Medical Records Management
- Laboratory Testing
- Case Management
- Staff Management
- Patient Advocacy
- Medical Screening
- Patient Monitoring
- Patient Assessments
- Direct Patient Care
- EMR Systems
- Staff Supervision
- Home Visits
- Hospice and Palliative Care
- Vital Signs Measurement
- IV Drug Therapy Management
- Patient Discharging
- Care Plan Development
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Emotional Support
- Physical Assessment
- Blood Pressure Measurement
- Chest Pain Management
- Performing EKGs
- Disease Management
- Medical Triage
- or and ER Experience
- Insurance Knowledge
- Oxygen Saturation Standards
- Emergency Procedures
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Hospice Philosophy Understanding
- Intravenous Therapy
- Removing Sutures
- Medication Administration
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Intakes and Discharges
- HIPAA Education
- Patient Education
- Pain Management
Timeline
RN
Chatuge Interventional Pain Solutions
08.2018 - Current
RN Case Manager
Pruitt Health Hospice
04.2016 - 11.2018
RN, Emergency Department
Union General Hospital, Inc.
11.2013 - 04.2016
RN, Emergency Department
HC Watkins Memorial Hospital
10.2012 - 11.2013
RN, Emergency Department
Anderson Regional Medical Center
06.2009 - 12.2011
Master of Science - Nursing
Walden University
Associate of Science - Nursing
University of West Alabama
Prerequisits
East Central Community College
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Additional Information
Letters of recommendation • References • Transcripts available upon request.
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