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Melanie Thorn

Spanish Fort,Alabama

Summary

Dedicated 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. 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. Patient-oriented Nurse with 8 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with pediatric specialty.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Sunbridge Home Health
04.2021 - Current
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • 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.
  • Implemented medication and airway management.
  • Administered medications via oral and monitored responses.
  • Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.

Registered Nurse

Thomas Hospital Infirmary Health
03.2020 - 03.2021
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.

Registered Nurse

USA Children's & Women's Hospital
01.2015 - 03.2020
  • 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.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

James H. Faulkner State Community College
Bay Minette, AL
07.2014

Skills

  • Data Collection
  • Supply Restocking
  • Medical Assessment
  • Chart Updating
  • Vaccine Administration
  • Unit Administration
  • Wound Care
  • Critical Care
  • Care Planning
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Patient Management

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Sunbridge Home Health
04.2021 - Current

Registered Nurse

Thomas Hospital Infirmary Health
03.2020 - 03.2021

Registered Nurse

USA Children's & Women's Hospital
01.2015 - 03.2020

Associate of Science - Nursing

James H. Faulkner State Community College
Melanie Thorn