Melina Harbour
Tiffin,IA
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with ICU background. Possess essential skills in patient care, emergency response, medical teamwork and critical care nursing. Known for strong decision-making abilities, adaptability to high-stress environments and commitment to maintaining highest level of patient safety. Previous roles highlight effective communication with patients, families and medical staff along with outstanding contribution to quality healthcare delivery.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Iowa Health Care
Iowa City, IA
07.2011 - Current
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Provided care to critically ill patients in a fast-paced environment.
- Prioritized multiple tasks while maintaining excellent standards of care delivery.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills when interacting with patients and families.
- Assisted with end-of-life decisions by providing guidance and education regarding available options.
- Utilized strong critical thinking skills to make quick and accurate clinical decisions in emergency situations.
- Responded to life-saving situations using appropriate resuscitation techniques and emergency protocols.
- Operated and maintained life support systems and other medical equipment with precision and care.
- Advocated for patient needs and preferences, acting as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers.
- Participated in clinical rounds with physicians, offering insights from nursing perspective to inform patient care decisions.
- Managed comprehensive care for critically ill patients, ensuring adherence to ICU protocols and guidelines.
- Conducted regular assessments of patient conditions, identifying changes and coordinating appropriate responses.
- Provided emotional support and education to patients' families, helping them navigate complex medical information.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Recognized changes in patient conditions, promptly notified physicians, and implemented appropriate interventions as necessary.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, treatments, and medications administered in electronic medical record system.
- Performed bedside procedures such as wound dressing changes, catheterizations, IV starts and changes, tracheostomy care.
- Responded quickly and effectively to code blue situations for cardiopulmonary resuscitation and advanced cardiac life support.
- Managed patient pain and discomfort through effective pain management strategies, enhancing patient comfort.
- Facilitated communication with care team members to ensure consistency and continuity of care across shifts.
- Assisted in the performance of diagnostic tests and interpreted results to guide nursing care.
- Supervised cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms and oxygen delivery devices.
Registered Nurse
Mercy Medical Center Des Moines
Des Moines, IA
06.2002 - 06.2012
- Recognized changes in patient conditions, promptly notified physicians, and implemented appropriate interventions as necessary.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, treatments, and medications administered in electronic medical record system.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Prioritized multiple tasks while maintaining excellent standards of care delivery.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of nursing interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses and outcomes.
- Performed bedside procedures such as wound dressing changes, catheterizations, IV starts and changes, tracheostomy care.
- Responded quickly and effectively to code blue situations for cardiopulmonary resuscitation and advanced cardiac life support.
- Assisted with end-of-life decisions by providing guidance and education regarding available options.
- Managed patient pain and discomfort through effective pain management strategies, enhancing patient comfort.
- Facilitated communication with care team members to ensure consistency and continuity of care across shifts.
- Provided emotional support and education to patients' families, helping them navigate complex medical information.
- Utilized strong critical thinking skills to make quick and accurate clinical decisions in emergency situations.
- Functioned as charge nurse and assumed patient care in absence of nurses ending or arriving for shifts.
- Assisted in the performance of diagnostic tests and interpreted results to guide nursing care.
- Operated and maintained life support systems and other medical equipment with precision and care.
- Achieved best possible outcomes for nursing sensitive indicators, core measures, HCAPS, patient satisfaction and associate satisfaction.
- Implemented infection control measures to prevent the spread of infections within the ICU.
- Trained new nursing staff and students, sharing knowledge and best practices in critical care nursing.
- Supervised cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms and oxygen delivery devices.
Registered Nurse
Ottumwa Regional Health Center
Ottumwa, IA
06.1988 - 06.2003
- I had the opportunity to develop skills in a wide range of patient care areas, including medical/surgical, ambulatory infusion clinic, home care, CCU, stepdown, oncology, and ER. I served in a charge nurse role in the ER and maintained TNCC and PALS certification. While working with oncology patients, I maintained oncology certification. I was an active member of the staff nurse council for 2 years.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Iowa College of Nursing
Iowa City, IA05-2010
Associate of Science - Nursing
Indian Hills Community College
Ottumwa, IA06-1990
Skills
- Reliable and Responsible
- Emergency Interventions
- Multitasking
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Self Motivation
- Professionalism
- Life-sustaining machines
- Adaptability and Flexibility
Certification
- CCRN
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Iowa Health Care
07.2011 - Current
Registered Nurse
Mercy Medical Center Des Moines
06.2002 - 06.2012
Registered Nurse
Ottumwa Regional Health Center
06.1988 - 06.2003
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Iowa College of Nursing
Associate of Science - Nursing
Indian Hills Community College
- CCRN
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