Melina Harris
Owenton,KY
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse recognized for productive and efficient task completion. Skilled in patient assessment, emergency care, and pain management. Possess strong communication skills, adaptability to high-stress environments, and ability to work effectively in team settings. Excel in providing exceptional patient care through empathy, patience, and active listening.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Gallatin County Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Warsaw, KY
01.2024 - Current
- Act as hospice care, providing quality, compassionate care for end-of-life patients.
- Oversee and disperse medications for 20 patients daily.
- Provide emotional support for patients struggling with illness and loneliness.
- Ensure patient care is provided in a caring and delicate manner, maintaining patient dignity.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to coordinate comprehensive patient care plan goals within established timelines.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations using critical thinking skills to assess the situation appropriately while providing timely interventions as needed.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
School Clinician
Owen County Schools
Owenton, KY
01.2020 - 01.2023
- Orchestrated medical care for 200 upper elementary students and 400 high school students.
- Oversaw student medical care for chronic illnesses, including cases of asthma and type 1 diabetes.
- Worked and cared for students with mental health and behavioral issues
- Administered first aid and emergency nursing care as needed.
- Counseled students on medical, educational, and life-related concerns.
- Successfully implemented communication plans with non-verbal and special needs students
- Updated immunization records following county, state, and national guidelines.
- Trained school personnel on medication administration, CPR, and safety precautions for students with medical conditions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care.
- Maintained strict patient privacy and confidential patient information, taking care to meet HIPAA guidelines and statutes for data security.
Registered Nurse
Genesis Healthcare Facility
Owenton, KY
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Utilized various medical equipment while maintaining safety and effective treatment for patients.
- Demonstrated empathy and professionalism during patient and family interactions.
- Developed training and ongoing development for paraprofessional staff to enhance COVID-19 protocols.
- Followed PPE specifications and disposed of contaminated materials, following strict safety guidelines.
- Encouraged healthy lifestyle habits among discharged patients by providing educational materials on nutrition, exercise, disease prevention.
Registered Nurse
St. Elizabeth Hospital
Edgewood, KY
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Assessed and monitored patient conditions using telemetry equipment.
- Provided discharge instructions and home education care to patients and caregivers.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills through prioritizing and caring for patients with critical illness, chronic illness, and life support measures.
Nursing Role / Intern
St. Elizabeth Hospital
Edgewood, KY
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Regularly and effectively performed intravenous insertions, nasogastric tube insertions, catheter insertions, injections, and administered CPR
- Provided discharge instructions and home education care to patients and caregivers
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills through prioritizing and caring for patients with critical illness, chronic illness, and life support measures
Pharmacist Technician
Cull Family Pharmacy
Owenton, KY
01.2011 - 01.2016
- Acted as liaison regarding pre-authorizations from insurance companies
- Filled prescription orders, ensuring precise measurement dispensing and accurate dosage instructions were followed and provided
- Managed inventory of medications and pharmacy supplies
- Communicated effectively with doctors and insurance agencies to resolve prescription cost discrepancies.
- Entered prescription information into computer databases.
- Monitored supply inventory and promptly submitted replenishment orders to prevent shortages.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Gateway Community And Technical College
Edgewood, KY12.2018
Skills
- Telemetry monitoring
- End-of-life care
- IV management
- Training staff
- Chronic disease management
- Urinary catheterization
- Respiratory care
- Hospice and palliative care
Volunteer Experience
- Pastoral Ministry, The Lighthouse Church, Owenton, KY, 01/01/11, Present, Women's Ministry Leader, 01/01/19, Present, Youth Pastor, 01/01/12, 12/31/19, Children's Pastor, 01/01/10, 12/31/12
- Teaching Assistant & Outreach Coordinator, L.E.A.P. Homeschool Co-Op, Owenton, KY, 01/01/23, 12/31/24
Accomplishments
* Future Nurse leader award
* Nurse Clinical recognition award
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Gallatin County Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
01.2024 - Current
School Clinician
Owen County Schools
01.2020 - 01.2023
Registered Nurse
Genesis Healthcare Facility
01.2019 - 01.2020
Registered Nurse
St. Elizabeth Hospital
01.2019 - 12.2019
Nursing Role / Intern
St. Elizabeth Hospital
01.2018 - 12.2018
Pharmacist Technician
Cull Family Pharmacy
01.2011 - 01.2016
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Gateway Community And Technical College
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