MELINDA RUNYANS
Ashville,AL
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Staff Nurse for Med-surg/ICU
Ascension St. Vincent's St. Clair Pell City Al.
03.2020 - Current
- Provided critical care to patients to foster their safety and total care to include thorough patient assessment, cardiac monitoring, medication administration and titration
- Assessed, planned, coordinated, implemented and evaluated options and services required to meet each patient's unique healthcare needs from admission to discharge
- Monitored all aspects of patient care ensuring timeliness and appropriateness for scheduled procedures to reduce length of stay therefore improving patient satisfaction
- Delivered high quality patient care in a number of different clinical settings including; telemetry, Orthopedics, oncology, peri and post surgical
- Initiated IV therapy to include; antibiotic therapy, critical medication infusion, hydration therapy, monitored blood infusion, and pain management
- Maintained Central Line activity; redressing subclavian, portacath, picc and other central lines utilizing sterile technique
- Collaborated with fellow nursing and support staff
- Preceptor for new nursing staff.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Educate patients on self-care management, empowering them to take an active role in their overall health and wellbeing.
Electrophysiologists Clinical Nurse (Private Practice)
Birmingham Heart Clinic
01.2018 - 03.2020
- Utilize critical thinking in a dynamic setting to ensure the safety of every patient
- Synthesize organizational goals and critical thinking, evidence based research, empathy to ensure patient safety
- Responsible to obtain prior insurance authorizations for patient medications and procedures
- Provide direct patient care in both a clinical setting and in the office-based lab
- Manage all aspects of patient office visits and outpatient procedures.
- Maintained strong working relationships with physicians and ancillary staff, fostering a collaborative approach to patient care delivery.
- Educated patients and families to increase understanding of condition and best ways to manage.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes and efficient care coordination.
Vascular Care Unit Charge Nurse (Night Shift)
St. Vincent's East Hospital
01.2011 - 12.2018
- As a charge nurse, worked to help foster an environment of teamwork and support amongst the small number of skilled nurses on the unit and provided clinical expertise
- Peripheral vascular nursing experience: wound care, disease intervention and education
- Preceptor for new vascular nursing staff.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, offering support and education on medical conditions and treatment plans.
- Served as a clinical resource for colleagues, sharing expertise on best practices in nursing care management.
- Implemented evidence-based practice guidelines to optimize nursing interventions and enhance patient outcomes.
- Promoted a positive work environment by fostering teamwork among staff members and encouraging open communication channels.
- Enhanced patient care by implementing efficient nursing processes and protocols.
- Identified potential risks in the unit, implementing safety measures to minimize incidents.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores through compassionate care and effective communication practices.
- Streamlined unit operations by effectively managing staff assignments and schedules.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Participated in hospital committees to recommend quality improvement initiatives.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Cardiovascular Intensive Care Relief Charge Nurse (Night Shift)
St. Vincent's East
01.2003 - 12.2011
- Provided critical care to patients to foster their safety and total care to include thorough patient assessment, cardiac monitoring, medication administration and titration
- Assessed, planned, coordinated, implemented and evaluated the options and services required to meet each patient's unique healthcare needs from admission to discharge
- Monitored all aspects of patient care ensuring timeliness and appropriateness for scheduled procedures to reduce length of stay therefore improving patient satisfaction
- Delivered high quality patient care in a number of different clinical settings including; telemetry, Orthopedics, oncology, peri and post surgical
- Initiated IV therapy to include; antibiotic therapy, cardiac drips, hydration therapy, monitored blood infusion, and pain management
- Maintained Central Line activity; redressing subclavian, portacath, picc and other central lines utilizing sterile technique
- Collaborated with fellow nursing and support staff
- Preceptor for new nursing staff.
Intensive Care Relief Charge Nurse
BMC Montclair
01.2001 - 12.2003
- Advocated and provided emotional support for the needs of patients and their families
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop, implement and revise treatment plans based on needs and assessments
- Administered blood products, monitoring patients for symptoms related to transfusion reactions
- Monitored fluid intake and output to detect emerging problems such as fluid and electrolyte imbalances
- Evaluated patient's psychosocial status addressing areas such as sleep patterns, anxiety, grief, anger and support systems.
Education
ADS Nursing - Nursing
Gadsden State Community College
Gadsden, AL06.1994
Skills
- Patient Education
- Patient Safety
- Direct Patient Care
- Medication and IV administration
- Care Planning
- Family Education
- Critical Care
- Specimen Collection
- Tracheostomy Care
- Cardiac Nursing
- Cardiac monitors
Credentials And Licenses
- Licensed as a registered nurse in the State of Alabama
- BLS
- ALS
- IABP
- CRRT
- Arterial Sheath Removal
References
References available upon request.
Certification
- ALS Training - current
- BLS Training - current
- IABP certified
- CRRT certified
- Arterial sheath removal certified
Timeline
Registered Staff Nurse for Med-surg/ICU
Ascension St. Vincent's St. Clair Pell City Al.
03.2020 - Current
Electrophysiologists Clinical Nurse (Private Practice)
Birmingham Heart Clinic
01.2018 - 03.2020
Vascular Care Unit Charge Nurse (Night Shift)
St. Vincent's East Hospital
01.2011 - 12.2018
Cardiovascular Intensive Care Relief Charge Nurse (Night Shift)
St. Vincent's East
01.2003 - 12.2011
Intensive Care Relief Charge Nurse
BMC Montclair
01.2001 - 12.2003
ADS Nursing - Nursing
Gadsden State Community College
- ALS Training - current
- BLS Training - current
- IABP certified
- CRRT certified
- Arterial sheath removal certified
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