Melanie Thompson
Escondido,CA
Summary
Dedicated, Quality-oriented professional with 20+ years of experience and knowledge and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Aiming to utilize my knowledge and my skills to successfully fill the Registered Nurse role at your company.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Sharp Memorial Hospital
06.2008 - Current
- Management of complex post operative Cardio-Thoracic surgical patients, general surgery patients, and patients with multiple cardiac and medical issues
- Patient population includes post operative CABG, MVR, AVR, TAVR, patients receiving TPA for limb revascularizations, Thoracotomies, Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic surgery, Robotic Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery, Temporary Pacemakers, Permanent Pacemakers, AICD placements, CHF patients and management of multiple cardiac arrhythmias by utilizing cardiac drips and oral medications
- Clinical skills utilized for management of chest tubes, temporary cardiac pacing wires, management of temporary pacemaker at bedside , drains, feeding tubes, central lines, PCA's, epidurals, assisting MD with bedside procedures as needed with insertions and removals of tubes and lines and comfort care for end of life patients
- Collaboration and coordination of care with Doctors and Nurse Practitioners to assess, plan, implement or evaluate patient care plans
- Close monitoring, recording and reporting of any symptoms or changes in patients' conditions
- Consult and coordinate with other healthcare team members to ensure the highest quality of care.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Sharp Memorial Hospital
02.2006 - 06.2008
- Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to establish optimal care plans, resulting in improved patient satisfaction.
- High complexity fast paced unit that focused on caring for direct post operative cardiac surgery patients, trauma and neurosurgery patients.
- Management of multiple IV drips/medications, management of the ventilated patient, and central lines including arterial lines & Swan-Ganz catheters.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
Registered Nurse
Sharp Memorial Hospital
02.2005 - 02.2006
- Maintained a high level of clinical expertise in managing post Cardiac Catheterization and Interventional Radiology patients.
- Unit focused on the safe removal of arterial and venous sheaths from patients coming directly from the cath lab and from interventional radiology. Goal of the unit was for adequate recovery time and close monitoring for the prevention of post procedure bleeding complications.
- Assisting cardiologists and anesthesiologists with cardiac procedures such as Cardiac Biopsies, Transesophageal Echocardiograms, Cardioversions and Tilt Table testing .
- Administration of conscious sedation and monitoring per hospital protocols .
- Assistance with direct hospital admissions for cath lab and radiology procedures, including intakes and obtaining IV access .
Registered Nurse
Sharp Memorial Hospital
02.2002 - 01.2005
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Took on the role of Advanced Clinician and was responsible for the training of new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols of the unit.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by actively participating in unit meetings, sharing ideas to improve efficiency or address ongoing challenges faced by colleagues.
- Mentored newly hired nurses to ensure seamless integration into the team and facilitate their professional development.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Patient population was focused on the management of recovery of post operative Cardio-Thoracic surgery patients, general surgery patients , and any other patients with multiple cardiac and medical issues requiring telemetry.
Registered Nurse
American Mobile Healthcare
04.1997 - 02.2002
- Worked for multiple hospitals in several states assisting in fulfilling their staffing needs on a temporary contract basis
- Assignments included obtaining multiple state licensure for Virginia, Texas, Florida, Colorado, Maryland, and California
- Worked in multiple specialties with each assignment including but not limited to medical/surgical, orthopedics, kidney transplant, telemetry, Cardiac Progressive Care Units, and Neuro-Trauma Progressive Care Units.
Registered Nurse
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center - Presbyterian University Hospital
12.1995 - 04.1997
- Care of the pre- and post-operative kidney and kidney/pancreas transplant patient
- Management of complex medical & renal patients
- Care of pre- and post-operative urology surgery patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Nursing -
UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH
Pittsburgh, PA05.1994
Skills
Direct Patient Care
Strong Clinical Judgment
Patient education and counseling
Patient and family advocacy
Compassion and Empathy
Professional Bedside Manner
Critical Care
Team Coordination
Medication and IV administration
Certification
REGISTERED NURSE
CPR/BLS certified
References
References available upon request
Accomplishments
- Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
- Surgical Preparation - Assisted in patient surgery preparation by administering proper medication, monitoring patients' conditions and charting abnormalities.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimePart TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteRemoteImportant To Me
Work-life balanceHealthcare benefitsPaid time offPaid sick leaveCompany CultureWork from home optionPersonal development programsTeam Building / Company RetreatsTimeline
Registered Nurse
Sharp Memorial Hospital
06.2008 - Current
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Sharp Memorial Hospital
02.2006 - 06.2008
Registered Nurse
Sharp Memorial Hospital
02.2005 - 02.2006
Registered Nurse
Sharp Memorial Hospital
02.2002 - 01.2005
Registered Nurse
American Mobile Healthcare
04.1997 - 02.2002
Registered Nurse
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center - Presbyterian University Hospital
12.1995 - 04.1997
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Nursing -
UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH