Melisa Trupiano
Coquille,OR
Summary
Professional healthcare provider with strong expertise in patient care and support. Skilled in assisting medical staff, managing patient needs, and maintaining healthcare standards. Known for effective teamwork, adaptability, and reliability in fast-paced environments. Proficient in vital signs monitoring, patient mobility assistance, and medical documentation.
Overview
1
1
Certification
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Coquille Valley Hospital
06.2022 - Current
- Provide direct patient care in an acute care setting, including vital sign/cardiac monitoring, EKG, and support with nursing interventions.
- Assist patients with mobility, hygiene, and activities of daily living while promoting safety and dignity.
- Communicate changes in patient condition promptly to nursing staff to support timely clinical decisions.
- Maintain accurate documentation in compliance with hospital policy and standards of care.
- Assisted in applying orthopedic splints and providing wound care. Collecting medical samples for analysis. Supporting patient comfort during procedures.
Medical Assistant
Prefontaine Cardiology Clinic
01.2021 - 06.2022
- Assisted cardiologists with patient examinations and diagnostic procedures.
- Performed EKGs, obtained vital signs, and collected patient histories.
- Coordinated appointment scheduling, optimizing clinic workflow and reducing wait times.
- Reinforced provider instructions and educated patients on cardiovascular health and medication adherence.
Teacher's Aide
Fruit and Flower
02.2016 - 09.2019
- Provided attentive and loving support to foster a safe and enriching environment for young children.
- Compiled and documented behavior reports to track student progress.
- Implemented comprehensive written and verbal communication strategies to enhance collaboration with parents.
- Facilitated implementation of daily lesson plans to enrich children's learning experiences.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing (ADN)
Southwestern Oregon Community College
Coos Bay, OR01-2026
Associate Degree of Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer - AAOT
Southwestern Oregon Community College
Coos Bay, OR01-2026
Certified Medical Assistant -
Carrington College
Portland, OR01-2020
Skills
- Vital signs and cardiac monitoring
- Electronic health record documentation
- Interdisciplinary communication
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient assessments
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Critical thinking
- Effective communication
Certification
Registered Nurse - (expected July)
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Coquille Valley Hospital
06.2022 - Current
Medical Assistant
Prefontaine Cardiology Clinic
01.2021 - 06.2022
Teacher's Aide
Fruit and Flower
02.2016 - 09.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing (ADN)
Southwestern Oregon Community College
Associate Degree of Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer - AAOT
Southwestern Oregon Community College
Certified Medical Assistant -
Carrington College