Melanie Canon Lauron
Missouri City,TX
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with a progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced hospital ERs. Remains calm under pressure and skillfully handle unruly patients, dangerous situations and high-stress environments. Adept at developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication skills, respectful attitude and excellent customer service skills. Committed to maintaining confidentiality at all times.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Houston Methodist-Sienna
Missouri City, TX
04.2023 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
Registered Nurse-Emergency Department
AMN Healthcare- Kaiser Medical Center
Santa Rosa, CA
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Assessed and assisted patients with diverse range and comorbid chronic diagnoses, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes, and sepsis.
- Built and maintained strong working relationships between nursing department and other disciplines.
- Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
- Audited patient charts in real-time, verifying accuracy and completion of information.
- Distributed assignments to RNs, LPNs and resident advisors, guided work and delivered training to promote proper care standards for patients.
- Organized and delegated tasks during rapid response and high-pressure code situations.
- Advised, coached and mentored experienced and student nurses on medical issues, crisis management and appropriate nursing interventions.
- Applied clinical skills professionally, including managing central lines, catheters and vascular access devices.
Charge Nurse-Emergency Department
Memorial Hermann Hospital
Sugar Land, TX
10.2014 - 12.2021
- Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
- Responded quickly to codes and coordinated efficient and skilled care.
- Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
- Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.
- Treated patients suffering from trauma, acute chest pain, respiratory failure and drug overdoses.
- Cared for patients experiencing acute traumas, including cardiac arrests, strokes and gunshot wounds.
Charge Nurse -Emergency Department
Oakbend medical center
Richmond, TX
06.2010 - 07.2021
- Assessed and assisted patients with diverse range and comorbid chronic diagnoses, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes, and sepsis.
- Built and maintained strong working relationships between nursing department and other disciplines.
- Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
- Oversaw medication administration, monitored distribution and documented responses.
- Supported physicians and consultants with tests and procedures.
- Audited patient charts in real-time, verifying accuracy and completion of information.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Coordinated, tasked and supervised nurses and ancillary staff based on staffing requirements.
- Prioritized care and assessed needs through skilled triaging of incoming phone calls from ER and inpatient units.
Charge Nurse -ICU
Kindred hospital
Sugarland, Texas
05.2006 - 09.2014
- Assessed and assisted patients with diverse range and comorbid chronic diagnoses, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes, and sepsis.
- Built and maintained strong working relationships between nursing department and other disciplines.
- Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
- Oversaw medication administration, monitored distribution and documented responses.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare specialists to devise, implement, and modify plans of care defining patient outcome goals
- Assessed unit patients continuously from admission to discharge.
- Implemented interventions and strategies to manage chest tubes, nasogastric tubes and G-tubes.
- Applied clinical skills professionally, including managing central lines, catheters and vascular access devices.
Registered Nurse -Emergency Department
Doctors Hospital Tidwell
Houston, Texas
12.2002 - 05.2010
- Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute medical concerns, including asthma, seizure disorders and pneumonia.
- Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
Registered Nurse- ICU
Buraydah Central hospital-Saudi Arabia
Gassim, Saudi Arabia
05.1996 - 07.2002
- Monitored patients' vital signs using electrocardiograms in telemetry labs.
- Delivered nursing care to critically ill cardiac patients in post-operative recovery units.
- Supervised cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms and oxygen delivery devices.
- Kept track of patients' changing pain levels and proactively worked to minimize excess pain or discomfort.
- Checked on patients regularly to track progress with treatments, changes in symptoms and need for emergency interventions.
- Detected emerging problems by monitoring patients' behavior, vital signs and fluid intake and output.
Registered Nurse-NICU
Iloilo Doctors Hospital
Iloilo, Philippines
06.1993 - 05.1996
- Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Prioritized nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reported patient status.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Iloilo Doctors College
Iloilo, Philippines04.1992
Skills
- Decision Making
- Compassionate and Caring
- Clear Patient Communication
- Medication Administration
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Nursing Performance Assessment
- Direct Patient Care
- Procedure Assistance
Certification
BLS, PALS, ACLS. NIHSS,CPI.
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Houston Methodist-Sienna
04.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse-Emergency Department
AMN Healthcare- Kaiser Medical Center
01.2022 - 12.2022
Charge Nurse-Emergency Department
Memorial Hermann Hospital
10.2014 - 12.2021
Charge Nurse -Emergency Department
Oakbend medical center
06.2010 - 07.2021
Charge Nurse -ICU
Kindred hospital
05.2006 - 09.2014
Registered Nurse -Emergency Department
Doctors Hospital Tidwell
12.2002 - 05.2010
Registered Nurse- ICU
Buraydah Central hospital-Saudi Arabia
05.1996 - 07.2002
Registered Nurse-NICU
Iloilo Doctors Hospital
06.1993 - 05.1996
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Iloilo Doctors College