Melisa Kauder
Clifton Springs,NY
Summary
Highly qualified and board certified Family Nurse Practitioner driven to build strong relationships with patients and families. Acts as patient advocate to achieve best possible outcomes. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Family Nurse Practitioner position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Patient-oriented Nurse with 28 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with Emergency care, flight nursing, Operating room, and Management specialty.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Rochester Regional Health System
05.2013 - Current
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Licensed Practical Nurse /Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Strong Memorial Hospital
05.1998 - 05.2013
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic testing and procedural support for optimal treatment decisions.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Flight Nurse
Mercy Flight Central
12.2005 - 04.2009
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop individualized treatment plans for patients.
- Maintained a safe and secure environment for patients during high-stress situations such as emergency landings or turbulence.
- Ensured comprehensive documentation of patient interactions, treatments, assessments, and outcomes for accurate recordkeeping and continuity of care.
- Maintained flight medicine knowledge base by attending mandatory meetings, performing chart and equipment reviews, skills labs and clinical rotations and participating in continuing education sessions for care and transport of critically ill and injured patients.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Performed advanced clinical interventions as needed to stabilize patients during transport, improving their chances for recovery upon arrival at receiving facilities.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Consistently met industry standards by staying current on best practices and relevant certifications within the field of flight nursing.
Licensed Practical Nurse
University Of Rochester, Strong Memorial Hospital
01.1996 - 01.2003
United States NAVY
01.1993 - 12.2000
Education
Master Of Applied Science - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
Utica College
Utica, NY05.2024
Bachelor Of Science - Nursing
Roberts Wesleyan College
Rochester, NY05.2020
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Monroe Community College
Rochester, NY12.2003
Skills
- Diagnostic Screenings
- Physical Examinations
- Patient Education
- Physical assessments
- Interpreting laboratory results
- Diagnostic Testing
- Chronic Disease Management
- Treatment Plan Development
- HIPAA Guidelines
- Women's health
- Excellent oral communication
- Family Education
- Medical Charting
- Pediatric Care
- Telehealth services
- Medication Prescribing
- Self Motivation
- Problem-Solving
- CPR/AED
- Time management abilities
Certification
- SANE Training - 2024
- Smiles for Life-Dental Oral Exam Training - 2023
- Smiles for Life-Dental Exam in pregnancy Training - 2023
- Smiles for Life-Dental in Geriatrics Training - 2023
- Smiles for Life-Dental exam in Children Training - 2023
- Smiles for Life-Adult Oral Health Training - 2023
- Smiles for Life-Acute Dental Training - 2023
- NYS Opioid Certification Training - 2023
- NYS Provider training Midwife Certification Training - 2023
- NYS Prescriber Training - 2023
- Cultural Competency Certification Training -2024
- ACR/Diagnostic Imaging Certificate Training - 2023
- NIH Stroke Certification Training - 2023
- STD Certification Training - 2023
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Rochester Regional Health System
05.2013 - Current
Flight Nurse
Mercy Flight Central
12.2005 - 04.2009
Licensed Practical Nurse /Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Strong Memorial Hospital
05.1998 - 05.2013
Licensed Practical Nurse
University Of Rochester, Strong Memorial Hospital
01.1996 - 01.2003
United States NAVY
01.1993 - 12.2000
Master Of Applied Science - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
Utica College
Bachelor Of Science - Nursing
Roberts Wesleyan College
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Monroe Community College