Melia Freitas
Cranston
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with expertise in IV management and patient care coordination at Brown University Health. Proven ability to lead nursing staff and implement evidence-based practices, enhancing patient outcomes. Skilled in SBAR communication and physical assessments, fostering collaboration and ensuring optimal care delivery in high-pressure environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Brown University Health
03.2024 - Current
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
Student Nurse Intern
Brown University Health
06.2022 - 12.2023
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene requirements and monitored conditions to update nursing staff.
- Maintained comfort and safety of each patient through careful monitoring and knowledge application.
- Administered close patient care, checked vital signs, and monitored telemetry.
- Monitored medications, noted side effects, and reported issues to senior staff.
- Completed medical facility experience while under supervision of qualified staff.
- Attended medical procedures to increase nursing expertise and advance training.
Crew Member
Dunkin' Donuts
01.2020 - 03.2021
- Became familiar with products to answer questions and make suggestions.
- Worked well with teammates and accepted coaching from management team.
- Took orders, prepared meals, and collected payments.
- Stocked shelves to organize aisles in assigned department.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI12-2023
Skills
- Nursing staff leadership
- IV management
- Medical assessment
- Chart updating
- Medication administration
- Care plan development
- SBAR communication
- Patient reaction monitoring
- Physical assessments
- Chest pain management
- Cardiac care
- Gastrostomy tube care
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Brown University Health
03.2024 - Current
Student Nurse Intern
Brown University Health
06.2022 - 12.2023
Crew Member
Dunkin' Donuts
01.2020 - 03.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Rhode Island
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