Melanie Stallings
El Paso,TX
Summary
Graduate Nurse with an Associate Degree in Nursing from Southwest University. Collaborates with patient and family to offer theory-based nursing care and coordinates care delivery with members of interdisciplinary team. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Known for excellent bedside manner and efficient communication with colleagues. Knowledgeable in standard medical diagnoses and OR equipment.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Tele/Oncology Unit
Tenet Health
El Paso, TX
09.2023 - 06.2026
- Administered medications and treatments following established protocols and patient care plans.
- Monitored vital signs to identify changes and promptly communicated findings to healthcare team members.
- Worked collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams to create comprehensive care strategies for various patient populations.
- Provided education to patients and families regarding health management, medication adherence, and post-discharge procedures.
- Applied infection control measures to comply with safety standards and improve patient outcomes.
- Conducted detailed assessments of patient conditions using critical thinking to modify care approaches as necessary.
- Utilized critical thinking to prioritize nursing interventions based on patient acuity and individual needs.
- Administered medications according to established guidelines while monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions that required intervention.
- Guided nursing students during clinical rotations, offering valuable real-world experience and support for professional development.
- Instructed family members and caregivers on patient care protocols.
- Managed care for patients recovering from medical or surgical interventions.
Circulating OR Nurse
Baton Rouge General
Baton Rouge, LA
07.2022 - 11.2022
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
- Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Southwest University At El Paso
El Paso, TX02.2022
Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assisting - Medical Assisting
Southwest University At El Paso
El Paso, TX05.2018
Skills
- BLS Certification
- Chemotherapy Certification
- HIPAA Compliance
- Surgical Counts
- Critical Thinking
- Patient Advocacy
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Sterile Procedures and Techniques
- Surgical Equipment
- Infection Prevention
- General Surgery
- Operational Standards
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Accurate Documentation
- Compassionate and Caring
- Asepsis Standards
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Tele/Oncology Unit
Tenet Health
09.2023 - 06.2026
Circulating OR Nurse
Baton Rouge General
07.2022 - 11.2022
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Southwest University At El Paso
Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assisting - Medical Assisting
Southwest University At El Paso