Melinda Reihs
Aahland,KY
Summary
Dynamic Travel RN with extensive experience at Aya Healthcare, skilled in cardiac care and ECMO management. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through compassionate care and effective communication. Recognized for reducing readmissions and mentoring staff, while maintaining high standards of safety and compliance in critical care environments. ACLS and BLS certified.
Professional healthcare provider equipped to excel in this role. Strong background in patient care, acute and critical settings, and emergency response. Skilled in team collaboration, adaptable to changing needs, and focused on achieving tangible results. Reliable, with deep understanding of patient assessment, care planning, and medical documentation.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Travel RN
Aya Healthcare
08.2019 - 05.2025
- Increased patient safety through diligent monitoring of vital signs, administering medications accurately, and promptly addressing any concerns.
- Adapted quickly to new environments, swiftly becoming familiar with facility-specific workflows and practices while maintaining a high level of performance.
- Facilitated seamless transitions between shifts by delivering detailed handoffs that effectively communicated pertinent information related to each patient''s condition and ongoing treatment plan.
- Maintained high-quality patient care standards by adhering to facility protocols, policies, and procedures.
- Provided critical support during medical emergencies, implementing appropriate interventions to stabilize patients'' conditions.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and individualized care during travel assignments.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Served as a resource to colleagues by sharing clinical expertise and offering guidance in challenging situations, fostering an environment of mutual professional growth.
- Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability in adjusting to varying acuity levels within diverse units while maintaining consistent attention to detail.
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
Jackson Nurse Professionals
09.2013 - 05.2019
- Demonstrated adaptability in handling diverse patient populations and complex cases, showcasing versatility as a Travel Registered Nurse in the ICU setting.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care, resulting in improved patient outcomes.
- Demonstrated strong clinical judgment and decision-making skills in rapidly changing situations, contributing to positive patient outcomes.
- Enhanced patient care in ICU by closely monitoring vital signs and administering appropriate treatments.
- Utilized advanced skills such as ventilator management and central line placement to provide specialized care for ICU patients.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Demonstrated adaptability when assigned to different units or shifts as needed, seamlessly integrating into diverse healthcare teams while maintaining exceptional performance levels.
- Prevented complications in critical situations by promptly recognizing symptoms and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Safeguarded patient privacy rights through diligent compliance with HIPAA regulations during all interactions with medical records and personal information.
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols, ensuring a safe environment for patients and colleagues alike.
- Streamlined communication among healthcare teams by providing accurate and timely updates on patient conditions.
RN CVICU
KDMC
05.2008 - 08.2013
- Contributed to reducing hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge instructions and follow-up care coordination for CVICU patients.
- Enhanced patient comfort and safety through diligent attention to detail and adherence to strict infection control protocols.
- Improved patient outcomes by effectively assessing, planning, and implementing individualized care plans for CVICU patients.
- Administered various life-saving medications such as vasopressors, sedatives, analgesics, anticoagulants under stringent protocols ensuring accuracy and safety.
- Assisted with bedside procedures such as central line placements, arterial lines insertions, endotracheal intubations ensuring proper sterile technique and efficient teamwork.
- Maintained a safe environment for patients and staff by regularly participating in unit-based quality improvement initiatives.
- Prevented errors in medication administration by diligently adhering to the "five rights" of medication safety, right patient, right drug, right dose, right route, and right time.
- Reduced complications by closely monitoring and detecting early signs of potential issues in critically ill patients.
- Increased efficiency of medication administration by utilizing barcode scanning technology and double-checking protocols.
- Managed ventilators for mechanically ventilated patients, collaborating with respiratory therapists to adjust settings as required for optimal patient outcomes.
- Mentored new nursing staff in the CVICU setting, sharing expertise and providing guidance on best practices.
- Supported families during difficult times by providing compassionate care, education, and emotional support to both patients and their loved ones.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals, and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
ACTC
Ashland, Ky.05-2008
Skills
- Heart Transplant trained
- ECMO trained
- Cardiac care
- IABP trained
- LVAD Trained
- Impella trained
- Open heart surgery trained
- Post MI trained
- Cardiac Cath pre and post care trained
- CRRT trained
- ACLS certified
- BLS certified
- NIHSS certified
Timeline
Travel RN
Aya Healthcare
08.2019 - 05.2025
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
Jackson Nurse Professionals
09.2013 - 05.2019
RN CVICU
KDMC
05.2008 - 08.2013
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
ACTC
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