Melinda Christensen
Saratoga Springs,UT
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. I have strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Case Manager
Elevation Hospice
Draper, UT
09.2022 - Current
- Provided patient and family education regarding disease process, symptom management, end-of-life issues, and available resources.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality care for all patients.
- Maintained accurate records of patient assessments, treatments, medications, and other relevant information within the electronic medical record system.
- Responded promptly to emergent situations involving hospice patients and provided crisis intervention when needed.
- Ensured timely completion of all required documentation including admission paperwork, discharge summaries.
Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
Provo Canyon Behavioral Hospital
Orem, UT
01.2021 - 07.2022
- Collaborated with psychiatrists, psychologists and other healthcare professionals to ensure quality patient care.
- Educated patients and families on mental health topics such as stress management, coping skills and relapse prevention.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions for clients in both individual and family settings.
- Initiated crisis intervention when necessary to de-escalate situations or provide emotional support for individuals in distress.
- Advised family members on how best to support loved ones struggling with mental illness.
- Monitored patients prescribed psychotropic medications to assess medications' effectiveness and side effects.
Registered Nurse
Utah County Health Department
Provo, UT
07.2021 - 2022
- Performed triage assessments of walk-in patients in a clinic setting.
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ameritech College of Healthcare
Draper, UT12.2020
Skills
- Care Delivery
- Care Planning
- Patient Counseling
- RN Case Management
- Community Resource Referrals
- Patient Care and Education
- Disease Management
- Wound Care
- Chronic Disease Management
- Care Coordination
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Student Precepting
- Compassionate and Caring
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
Affiliations
- Mother of 3
- Co-own family business
- Love outdoor activities
Timeline
RN Case Manager
Elevation Hospice
09.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Utah County Health Department
07.2021 - 2022
Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
Provo Canyon Behavioral Hospital
01.2021 - 07.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ameritech College of Healthcare
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