Melina Harris
Cheyenne,WY
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursing Assistant
Department of Veteran Affairs
04.2020 - Current
- Responsible to work collaboratively with licensed nurses in providing direct care to veterans with a range of basic needs including eating, bathing, grooming, mobility and more
- Experience helping patients with personal care Perform AM and PM care on residents, fed residents, used mechanical lifts (1-2 person transfer with another CNA or NA) CPR certified Knowledge monitoring vital signs Mentor fellow CNA and nursing assistant staff in understanding their roles, and responsibilities
Mobile Crisis Case Manager
Peak Wellness Center
04.2019 - 01.2020
- Responds to emergencies from individuals experiencing behavioral health emergencies/crises during all scheduled shifts when requested by individuals, families, law enforcement and other community agencies
- Participates in verbal de-escalation Conducts caring contact calls to high-risk client with intent to harm themselves or others Establishes and implements a plan to successfully engage clients in relevant services (individual therapy, groups, etc.) and other resources
- Advocates for clients’ access to community resources and services
- Collaborates with community providers to ensure continuity of care
- Documents all emergency calls
- Provides follow-up services aimed at establishing linkage to services for each client.
Education
BS in Nursing -
University of Wyoming
Cheyenne, WY07.2024
AD in Nursing -
Laramie County Community College
Cheyenne, WY01.2024
BA in Social Science -
University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY01.2019
BS in Psychology -
University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY01.2018
Minor in Statistics -
University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY01.2017
Skills
- IV certified
- Emotional Intelligence
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
- Inpatient Care
- Exhibits professionalism when completing multiple urgent tasks
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient-focused care
- Mobility Assistance
- Catheter Care
- Electronic Charting
- Healthcare ethics
- Certified in CPR/AED
Leadership Experience
- Nurses Day at the Legislature, 02/2024, Wyoming Nurses Association, Cheyenne, WY
- Stop the Bleed Course, 10/2023, Participant, Cheyenne, WY
- Student Representative, 01/2023, LCCC Nursing Program Semester 1, Cheyenne, WY
- Prevention and Management of Disruptive Behavior Trainer (PMDB), 04/2022, Facility Trainer, Cheyenne, WY
- Nursing Observation Virtual Assistant Superuser (NOVA), 03/2022, Lead Trainer, Cheyenne, WY
- NCAA Division I Track & Field Team, 2014-2019, University of Wyoming- Athlete, Laramie, WY
References
- James Metzger, M.D., Physician, Medical Director, Community Living Center, PCSL, Department of Veteran Affairs, 307-778-7550 X 7022, james.metzger@va.gov
- Karen Enright, NP, Nurse practitioner, Community Living Center, Department of Veteran Affairs, 307-778-7550 X 7022, karen.enright@va.gov
- Tina Hartley, RN, Registered nurse, Podiatry Clinic, Department of Veteran Affairs, tina.hartley@va.gov
Timeline
Nursing Assistant
Department of Veteran Affairs
04.2020 - Current
Mobile Crisis Case Manager
Peak Wellness Center
04.2019 - 01.2020
BS in Nursing -
University of Wyoming
AD in Nursing -
Laramie County Community College
BA in Social Science -
University of Wyoming
BS in Psychology -
University of Wyoming
Minor in Statistics -
University of Wyoming