Melisa Garduno
Denver,CO
Summary
Determined Correctional Nurse used to working in high-stress settings while providing the most effective level of care to patients. Offering talents in psychiatric evaluations, patient charting and focused assessments.
Dedicated and well-qualified LPN offering proven skills in patient care, medication administration and treatment implementation. Detail-oriented, responsive, and proficient in routine care and emergency response. Brings multi-year record in field.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Nurse
Denver Health Medical Center
Denver, CO
09.2017 - Current
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary team members such as doctors, nurses and social workers to ensure quality patient care was provided.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
- Maintained accurate medical records of each patient's health condition.
- Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
- Educated staff members regarding infection control protocols or best practices when caring for a particular type of illness or injury.
- Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
- Participated in educational programs to keep up-to-date on new developments in nursing practice.
- Administered medications orally, intravenously or intramuscularly depending on the prescription given by the doctor.
- Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behaviors, reported findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.
Education
LPN - Medical
Concorde Career College - Aurora
Aurora, CO06-2013
Medical Assistant/Phlebotomist - Medical
Concorde Career College - Aurora
Aurora, CO01-1990
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Psychiatric evaluations
- Suicide Prevention
- Physical assessments
- Behavioral Management
- Substance abuse treatment
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Vital signs monitoring
- Corrections environments
- Diabetic Care
- Chronic Disease Management
- Compassionate Care
Accomplishments
- Daisy Award Winner- first and only Nurse to receive with Denver Sheriff Health Services Team
- Numerous Compassionate Care Awards
- 2021 Nurse of The Year
Timeline
Correctional Nurse
Denver Health Medical Center
09.2017 - Current
LPN - Medical
Concorde Career College - Aurora
Medical Assistant/Phlebotomist - Medical
Concorde Career College - Aurora