Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Melanie Skibicki

Secane,PA

Summary

Dynamic Licensed Practical Nurse with extensive experience, excelling in medication administration and compassionate care. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective vital signs monitoring, assessments, and clinical documentation. Recognized for fostering family communication and delivering high-quality care tailored to individual needs, significantly improving patient satisfaction.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Licensed Practical Nurse

Montgomery Subacute and Respiratory Center
06.2025 - 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.
  • Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
  • 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.
  • Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
  • Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
  • Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
  • Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Wellspan Gettysburg Hospital
06.2024 - 02.2025
  • Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
  • 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.
  • Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Assisted physicians with diagnostic testing and procedural support for optimal treatment decisions.
  • Increased patient satisfaction scores by consistently delivering high-quality nursing care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
  • Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
  • Promoted a culture of teamwork through active participation in unit meetings, performance improvement initiatives, and collaborative problem-solving efforts.
  • Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
  • Conducted regular patient assessments to identify changes in health status, enabling timely interventions.
  • Delivered wound care and managed dressings, preventing infections and promoting healing.
  • Coordinated with pharmacy staff to ensure accurate medication dispensing, minimizing errors.
  • Supported patients and families through education on home care procedures, enhancing post-discharge outcomes.
  • Assisted in management of patient flow in busy settings, reducing wait times and improving efficiency.
  • Advocated for patients' needs and preferences with healthcare providers, fostering patient-centered care.
  • Improved patient satisfaction with empathetic communication and timely response to needs.
  • Facilitated patient education on disease management and prevention, empowering individuals towards healthier lifestyles.
  • Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.

Licensed Practical Nurse

The Gardens at Gettysburg
10.2021 - 02.2025
  • Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
  • Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
  • 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.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
  • Delivered culturally competent care that respected diverse patient populations'' unique values, beliefs, and traditions.
  • Ensured regulatory compliance by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining accurate documentation of patient data.
  • Reduced hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge planning and follow-up care coordination.
  • Contributed to organizational success by participating in accreditation surveys, quality assurance programs, and ongoing staff education activities.
  • Administered medications to ensure adherence to treatment plans, improving health outcomes.
  • Led training sessions for new LPNs and nursing assistants, improving team competency and patient care standards.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Shippensburg Health Care Center
04.2018 - 10.2021
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans, optimizing patient outcomes.
  • Streamlined medication administration processes, reducing wait times and increasing patient compliance.
  • Administered medications and injections to patients.
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
  • Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
  • Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
  • Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
  • Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
  • Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
  • Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
  • Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Presbyterian Senior Living
05.2007 - 02.2018
  • Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
  • Enhanced patient care by performing comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
  • Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
  • Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
  • Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
  • Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
  • Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
  • Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
  • Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
  • 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.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Assisted physicians with diagnostic testing and procedural support for optimal treatment decisions.
  • Promoted a culture of teamwork through active participation in unit meetings, performance improvement initiatives, and collaborative problem-solving efforts.
  • Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
  • Supported patients and families through education on home care procedures, enhancing post-discharge outcomes.
  • Advocated for patients' needs and preferences with healthcare providers, fostering patient-centered care.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
  • Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
  • Reduced hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge planning and follow-up care coordination.
  • Contributed to organizational success by participating in accreditation surveys, quality assurance programs, and ongoing staff education activities.
  • Administered medications to ensure adherence to treatment plans, improving health outcomes.
  • Led training sessions for new LPNs and nursing assistants, improving team competency and patient care standards.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Administered medications and injections to patients.
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
  • Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
  • Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.

Signals Intelligence Analyst

US Army
02.1999 - 04.2007
  • Contributed to a collaborative work environment by actively participating in team meetings and discussions focused on improving workflow processes and methodologies.
  • Mentored and guided junior analysts, fostering a culture of professional growth and continuous learning within the team.
  • Conducted comprehensive research on global events, contributing to informed decision-making within the organization.
  • Participated in briefings and presentations, sharing expert insights into current trends and emerging threats within the signals intelligence landscape.
  • Streamlined data collection processes for improved efficiency in intelligence gathering operations.
  • Provided critical support during military operations by delivering real-time intelligence updates to field commanders.
  • Analyzed open-source intelligence data to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities.
  • Maintained required level of proficiency in use of firearms.
  • Worked in dirty and uncomfortable conditions, sometimes in dangerous, deployed locations.
  • Trained in small arms, anti-armor and indirect fire weapons.
  • Maintained awareness of subordinates' personal problems and shortcomings, supporting personal and professional growth.

Education

No Degree - Licensed Practical Nursing

Delaware County Technical School Practical Nursing Program
Folcroft, PA
04-2007

Skills

  • Medication administration
  • Direct patient care
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Wound care
  • Compassionate care
  • Physical assessment
  • Clinical documentation

Certification

BLS certification through The American Heart Association

Timeline

Licensed Practical Nurse

Montgomery Subacute and Respiratory Center
06.2025 - Current

Licensed Practical Nurse

Wellspan Gettysburg Hospital
06.2024 - 02.2025

Licensed Practical Nurse

The Gardens at Gettysburg
10.2021 - 02.2025

Licensed Practical Nurse

Shippensburg Health Care Center
04.2018 - 10.2021

Licensed Practical Nurse

Presbyterian Senior Living
05.2007 - 02.2018

Signals Intelligence Analyst

US Army
02.1999 - 04.2007

No Degree - Licensed Practical Nursing

Delaware County Technical School Practical Nursing Program

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