Melinda Meats
Herriman,UT
Summary
I am ambitious and strive to maintain accuracy and consistency in task completion, individual performance, team goal achievement, and giving acute attention to detail. Additionally, I offer communication, collaboration, passion, and scheduling flexibility. My goal is to demonstrate evidence-based practice care to all patients. I continue to educate myself with required and optional learning to prepare for taking care of all types of patients. I have adapted to holistic care that also includes cultural awareness. I would like to seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing Simulation Operation Technologist
Joyce University Nursing and Health Sciences
12.2022 - 04.2024
- Set-up for simulation events accurately and timely including: Equipment, mannequin(s), moulage, mannequin programming, video, debriefing audio visual, video capture, and automatic medication dispensing units stocked for correct patient
- Provide technical support for computer-based multimedia systems and components and other technical equipment as needed
- Prepare for simulation events before scheduled event including reading full scenario, understanding the case and asking questions for clarification, review set-up checklist for understanding, review standardized patient/confederate script for understanding, mannequin charging if needed, all medications accurate and labeled, and programming of medication dispensing units with correct patient and medications
- Clean-up and reset of simulation rooms including debriefing rooms including restocking of disposable supply carts, cleaning moulage from mannequins (all fluids and equipment), cleaning and rinsing all internal components, changing and restocking linens, removal of supplies and equipment not included in standard room set-up, and wipe-down/mopping of all surfaces including whiteboard when needed
- Assures that materials and equipment are received, updated and in good working condition, and strictly inventoried in the electronic inventory control system
- Ensure the simulation supply room is always orderly and the product is rotated and noted for expiration dates
- Support simulation events by assisting simulation facilitators with multimedia systems, operation of all technical equipment, restocking and turnover between scenarios, assisting standardized patients/confederates, and any details needed by simulation facilitators such as printing or clarifications
- Attend and actively contribute to mandatory team meetings, University of nursing staff meetings, and mandatory staff University of nursing activities not limited to convocation when not involved with a simulation event
- Sign off/complete assigned projects, to include regular team updates and communication, within agreed timeline
- Show a high degree of professionalism by collaborating with team members and clients, regular communication, following dress code, completing compliance trainings on time, and punctuality.
Nursing Student
ST. Mark Hospital- Capstone Medical Surgical Unit
01.2024 - 03.2024
- Obtained patient vital signs, and full assessments with reported results to staff nurses or physicians, noting changes from prior measurements
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Conducted thorough head-to-toe assessments on assigned patients during each shift, identifying any abnormalities that required further attention from healthcare providers.
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Reported abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to RN.
- Contributed to a safe and hygienic environment by adhering to strict infection control protocols and maintaining proper sanitation procedures.
Nursing Student
Children Center
10.2023 - 12.2023
- Worked as part of a team of physicians, nurses, or other healthcare professionals to manage patient care by assisting with medical procedures or related duties for pediatrics of all ages
- Interacted effectively with patients, families, staff, and other hospital department staff to deliver a high level of customer service and teamwork
- Educated patients about procedures, answered questions and provided comforting words to control anxiety and enhance procedure results
- Documented observations and baseline measurements in medical records.
Nursing Student
Jordan Valley West
10.2023 - 12.2023
Nursing Student
TOSH SPECIALTY Hospital
04.2022 - 06.2022
- Performed patient assessments that included obtaining patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting change from prior measurements
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Nursing Student
Salt Lake Behavioral Hospital
02.2022 - 02.2022
- Obtained mental health assessments that included patient vital signs and reported results to the staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior assessments
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize evidenced based care.
Nursing Student
Provo Rehab and Nursing Care facility
11.2021 - 12.2021
- Obtained patient’s vital signs, and other duties that included feedings, bathing measuring intake and output, and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Education
Associate of Science, Nursing -
Joyce University of Health Science
Draper, UT05.2024
Bachelor of Science, Health Sciences -
Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA12.2019
Skills
- 12 lead EKG set up
- IV, Foley Cather, NG tube insertion and removal
- Obtain culture and sensitivity test
- Demonstrates accurate finger sticks and blood glucose monitoring
- Obtain venous and capillary labs accuracy
- Bladder Ultrasound prepping
- Sterilizing equipment use
- Medical equipment transport
- Calibration of lab equipment
- Patient Instruction
- Machine Learning
Certification
BLS
Accomplishments
Nominated Standard Bearer Award
Timeline
Nursing Student
ST. Mark Hospital- Capstone Medical Surgical Unit
01.2024 - 03.2024
Nursing Student
Children Center
10.2023 - 12.2023
Nursing Student
Jordan Valley West
10.2023 - 12.2023
Nursing Simulation Operation Technologist
Joyce University Nursing and Health Sciences
12.2022 - 04.2024
Nursing Student
TOSH SPECIALTY Hospital
04.2022 - 06.2022
Nursing Student
Salt Lake Behavioral Hospital
02.2022 - 02.2022
Nursing Student
Provo Rehab and Nursing Care facility
11.2021 - 12.2021
Associate of Science, Nursing -
Joyce University of Health Science
Bachelor of Science, Health Sciences -
Azusa Pacific University
BLS
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