Melisaa Hames
Sugar Grove,IL
Summary
Dedicated and well-qualified RN 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. Very ambitious and always trying to learn new things and skills. Strong clinical judgement and compassion with all types and ages of patients.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
RN
Central DuPage Hospital
Winfield, Illinois
06.1999 - Current
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Review and inform patients of discrepancies and incidental findings on Diagnostic Images
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Educated patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate, pulse rate and weight.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
- Provided emotional support to families facing difficult decisions about a loved one's care.
- Managed complex cases involving multiple diagnoses or treatments.
- Carried out physician orders regarding tests or medication administration accurately and safely.
RN
St. Joe’s Hospital
Elgin, IL
08.1998 - 06.1999
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Blessing Rieman College of Nursing
Quincy, IL05-1998
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville
Edwardsville, ILSome College (No Degree) - General Studies
Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, ILSkills
- ACLS
- PALS
- TNS
- ECRN
- Diagnostic Imaging Quality/Reliability
- Compassion and empathy
Accomplishments
- Employee of the Month for catching a child with osteomyelitis on imaging that was missed. Notified family who was on vacation in Colorado.
Affiliations
- I volunteer Coach my daughters softball team
- In the past have Coached boys and girls basketball, boys baseball and girls softball
Timeline
RN
Central DuPage Hospital
06.1999 - Current
RN
St. Joe’s Hospital
08.1998 - 06.1999
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Blessing Rieman College of Nursing
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Northern Illinois University
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