Melanie Skibicki
Hanover,PA
Summary
Licensed nursing professional skilled in patient care, medication administration, and health monitoring. Strong focus on team collaboration, ensuring reliable support and adaptability to changing needs. Known for effective communication, problem-solving, and empathy in high-pressure environments. Prepared to contribute significantly to enhancing patient outcomes and overall healthcare quality.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
The Gardens at Gettysburg
10.2021 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Shippensburg Health Care Center
01.2019 - 10.2021
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Quincy Village
11.2008 - 12.2018
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
Signals Intelligence Analyst
US Army
02.1999 - 04.2007
- Conducted quality control measures on collected data sets, ensuring accuracy prior to dissemination among team members.
- Developed targeted strategies for monitoring and tracking communication patterns of foreign adversaries.
- Mentored and guided junior analysts, fostering a culture of professional growth and continuous learning within the team.
- Enhanced signals intelligence analysis accuracy by implementing advanced tools and techniques.
- Provided critical support during military operations by delivering real-time intelligence updates to field commanders.
Education
Licensed Practical Nursing
Delaware County Technical School
Folcroft, PA02-2007
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
The Gardens at Gettysburg
10.2021 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Shippensburg Health Care Center
01.2019 - 10.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
Quincy Village
11.2008 - 12.2018
Signals Intelligence Analyst
US Army
02.1999 - 04.2007
Licensed Practical Nursing
Delaware County Technical School
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