Melanie Tomanovich
Waterloo,IL
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 22 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 Surgical specialty.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Same Day Surgery
St. Mary's Health Center
St Louis, MO
07.2020 - Current
- Works with a team, taking on some of the more routine tasks such as welcoming and preparing patients, explaining treatment and updating patient records.
- Provides education to patients for preoperative/postoperative care.
- Monitors surgical patients to assure the best possible outcome.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing personalized and attentive care during pre-and post-operative procedures.
- Reduced recovery time for patients through effective pain management and thorough discharge education.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized patient care plans, ensuring optimal outcomes.
- Ensured patient safety by meticulously following infection control protocols and adhering to surgical guidelines.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
St Mary´s Health Center
St Louis, MO
06.2002 - 07.2020
- Clinical Support Nurse 2010-2020
- Provided leadership and coordination of unit staffing while ensuring implementation of clinical objectives and quality patient care.
- Assigned, directed,educated and monitored nursing support staff during assigned shift.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate, personalized nursing care tailored to each individual''s needs.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by implementing evidence-based discharge planning and coordinating follow-up appointments.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
Education
Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing -
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL05.2004
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Lewis And Clark Community College
Godfrey, IL05.2002
Associates Degree in Science -
John A. Logan Community College
Carterville, IL05.2000
Skills
- Team collaboration
- IV insertion
- Medication administration
- Critical thinking
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Compassion and empathy
- Electronic health records
Accomplishments
Great Catch Award 2017
Daisy Award 2019
Daisy Nomination 2020
licensure certifications
- Registered Nurse Licensure, Missouri, Active
- Certification, Cardiac Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Certification, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
references
Available upon request
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Same Day Surgery
St. Mary's Health Center
07.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
St Mary´s Health Center
06.2002 - 07.2020
Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing -
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Lewis And Clark Community College
Associates Degree in Science -
John A. Logan Community College