Melanie Majek Burnside
Corpus Christi,TX
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional with a strong skill set in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Demonstrates a consistently strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Exemplifies reliability and adaptability, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination to provide comprehensive support to patients.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-LTACH
PAM Health Specialty Hospital
11.2024 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking and nursing skills by prioritizing, delivering, directing, and supervising care to patients based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted physicians during invasive procedures such as central line insertions or intubations, ensuring safe and accurate completion of tasks.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
Registered Nurse
Coastal Bend Cancer Center
10.2021 - 11.2024
- Utilized evidence-based practice guidelines to deliver high-quality nursing care tailored to individual patient needs throughout the course of treatment.
- Skillfully and safely administered chemotherapy, immunotherapy infusions, and providing education to patients on medications, disease processes, side effects, and symptom management.
- Preparation and administration of medication via Mediport, PICC, and peripheral IV access and monitored responses.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Collaboration with physicians, nurses, and insurance to achieve quality patient outcomes by providing effective communication, demonstrating teamwork, adaptability, and serving as a resource to the patient and the care team.
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care according to establishment standards, policies and procedures.
- Ability and keenness to cross-train and perform duties within other clinic areas, including triage and scheduling while also implementing strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Laurel Ridge Treatment Center
05.2020 - 04.2021
- Utilized critical thinking skills and knowledge to facilitate appropriate nursing care, identify potential risks, and apply safe, patient-specific interventions with psychiatric patients.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Assist RN with mental health assessments and crisis situations.
- Elevated the standard of care provided by actively participating in quality improvement initiatives, maintaining confidentiality through HIPPA and privacy regulations, and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
- Facilitated effective communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care during transitions between facilities or levels of care.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing safe, compassionate, and attentive care.
- Maintain a safe milieu by safely implementing special treatment procedures and physician's orders, and delegating responsibility to Mental Health Workers while monitoring their performance and safety with patients.
- Fostered a positive and high-quality work environment by collaborating with colleagues, sharing knowledge, and mentoring new nursing staff members.
Medical Records Manager
BRM HOME HEALTH
12.2017 - 05.2018
- Improved patient care by efficiently managing and organizing medical records, insurance, and medications for easy access and retrieval.
- Maintained a high level of expertise in healthcare regulations, ensuring the organization remained compliant with all relevant laws and guidelines concerning medical records management.
- Monitored emerging trends in medical record management and advocated for the adoption of new technologies and best practices to enhance organizational efficiency
- Maintained patient confidentiality while coordinating care with physicians, nurses, and home health patients
- Assisted with patient care by gathering patient data, preparing charts, assisting in procedural billing and coding while providing patients and family members with a wide range of resources for patients.
- Ensured compliance with healthcare regulations by conducting regular audits of medical records and implementing corrective actions when necessary.
- Managed approximately 30-40 incoming calls, emails and faxes per day from staff and patients.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Registered Nurse
Galen College of Nursing
San Antonio, TX09-2021
LVN -
Galen College of Nursing
San Antonio, Texas12-2019
Skills
- CPR, BLS, and ACLS Certified
- Medication Administration (PO, Topical, ID, SubQ, IM, IV)
- IV Insertion/Mediport Access
- Triage
- Highly Adaptive and Organized
- Computer Skills
- Teamwork
- Attention to Detail
- Direct Clinical and Patient Support
- Problem Solving
- Case Management
- Professional and Therapeutic Communication
Clinical Experience and Volunteer Work
- NURSING HOME HEALTH CARE: Coronado Stone Oak, Villages of Incarnate Word, San Antonio, TX
- MEDICAL/SURGICAL: Methodist hospital, Texsan Hospital, San Antonio, TX
- MENTAL HEALTH: Grace Place, San Antonio, TX
- August Heart Foundation
- MacArthur Athletic Training
- Alamo Area Athletic Trainers Association
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-LTACH
PAM Health Specialty Hospital
11.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Coastal Bend Cancer Center
10.2021 - 11.2024
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Laurel Ridge Treatment Center
05.2020 - 04.2021
Medical Records Manager
BRM HOME HEALTH
12.2017 - 05.2018
Associate Degree in Nursing - Registered Nurse
Galen College of Nursing
LVN -
Galen College of Nursing
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