Melina Jenkins

Oswego,IL

Summary

Registered Nurse with extensive Pediatric Intensive Care Unit experience, specializing in holistic care for critically ill children. Proven ability to evaluate health status, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, and implement evidence-based practices to enhance patient outcomes.

Overview

years of professional experience

Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse: Pediatric Intensive Care Unit

Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago

03.2020 - Current

Delivered specialized care to premature neonates through young adults with diverse diagnoses including respiratory, cardiovascular, trauma, neurological, GI, and ENT conditions.
Provided holistic care for medically complex, chronically ill children, addressing their multifaceted health needs.
Evaluates patients, recognizes and addresses complications and coordinates treatment with other members of the critical care team.
Responds to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Performs a comprehensive range of clinical functions, including assessing patients’ health status and developmental stages, administering medications, and precise patient documentation in the EMR.
Coordinated communication between patient families and multidisciplinary team, enhancing care coordination and ensuring continuity of treatment.
Acted as charge nurse from January 2023 to July 2025

Nursing Assistant

Rush University Medical Center

Chicago, USA

01.2018 - 08.2019

Supported nurses and physicians in patient care tasks, including bathing, dressing, transferring patients to beds and wheelchairs, and measuring vital signs to ensure comfort and safety.
Assessed vitals and noted medical information to report changes to nursing staff and physicians.
Facilitated admissions, discharges, and patient transportation to ensure smooth transitions and continuity of care.
Fostered a respectful and dignified environment for patients, families, and colleagues, enhancing overall patient care experience.

Education

Master of Science - Nursing program

Rush University

Chicago, IL

08-2019

Bachelor of Science - Biology and Chemistry

Salisbury University

Salisbury, MD

05-2017

Skills

Conventional mechanical ventilation and HFOV management
Invasive hemodynamic monitoring
Arterial line and central line care
Tracheostomy care
Management of chest tubes
Surgical drains management
Wound care
Tube feeding management
Epilepsy management

Diabetes management
Peritoneal dialysis
Inotropic drip administration
Sedation drip administration
Paralytic drip administration
CRRT specialist training
EMR documentation
Microsoft Outlook, Teams, and Kahuna proficiency