Melicah Sydney Ramsay
BROOKLYN,United States
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with one year experience on a high intense medical-surgical unit at The Brooklyn Hospital Center. Skilled in medication administration and patient advocacy. Enhanced patient outcomes through evidence-based interventions and effective communication. Committed to holistic care, ensuring patients' physical and emotional needs are met.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
The Brooklyn Hospital Center
Brooklyn
09.2024 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions 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.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
Patient Care Technician
The Brooklyn Hospital Center
Brooklyn
08.2014 - 09.2024
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
- Performed blood draws, EKGs, and other diagnostic tests accurately and efficiently for prompt analysis by healthcare professionals.
- Provided high-quality personal care to patients, promoting comfort and dignity during their hospital stay.
Education
Bachelor In Science - Nursing
Monroe College
Bronx, NY08.2024
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessment
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Patient care
- Wound care
- Compassion and empathy
Timeline
Registered Nurse
The Brooklyn Hospital Center
09.2024 - Current
Patient Care Technician
The Brooklyn Hospital Center
08.2014 - 09.2024
Bachelor In Science - Nursing
Monroe College