Melinda Curran

• Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
• Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
• Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.

Administer medications, insertion of IV's and maintain IV therapy medications. ADL's, skin assessment and wound care. ostomy care. dressing changes.

Co ordinate patient care with MD, Case Manager, patient and family.

• Promoted a safe environment for patients by adhering to infection control protocols, fall prevention strategies, and other safety measures.
• Prevented complications for post-operative patients through careful monitoring, early detection of issues, and prompt intervention when needed.
• Managed caseload of [Number] patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
• Assisted with wound care, dressing changes and NG tube placement to maintain stable patient conditions.
• Administered blood products and monitored vital signs to address immediate concerns.
• Improved patient satisfaction scores by consistently providing compassionate, empathetic, and culturally sensitive care.
• Provided emotional support for patients facing serious diagnoses or end-of-life decisions, fostering trusting relationships with both patients and their families.
• Monitored patients before, during and after surgical operations to evaluate patient care.
• Administered IV medications, monitoring and documenting patient responses to address complications.
• Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
• Demonstrated adaptability during critical situations by remaining calm under pressure while providing high-quality care for patients experiencing acute or life-threatening conditions.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to facilitate comprehensive patient-centered care.
• Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
• Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.

• Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
• Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
• Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
• Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
• Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
• Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
• Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
• Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.