Melissa Allen, RN
Ogdensburg,NY
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience offering comprehensive patient care in adiction settings. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle challenging patients and high-stress situations. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Committed to fostering a safe and therapeutic environment for all clients.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse 1
NYS Office of Addiction Services and Supports
06.2023 - Current
- Provides direct nursing care to clients, including comprehensive admission assessments, dispensing medication, providing physician-ordered medical treatment, transcribing orders and collecting specimens for laboratory analysis.
- Conducts thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Skillfully manages challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Maintains accurate and detailed documentation electronically and/or physically as appropriate.
- Serves as shift supervisor while maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment.
RN Counselor
St Joseph's Addiction Treatment and Recovery Centers/Outpatient Clinic
03.2022 - 04.2023
- Coordinate medication management clinics in conjunction with providers.
- Administer and coordinate injectable medications as appropriate.
- Maintain caseload of clients, complete admission assessments and monitor for all necessary updates.
- Complete case reviews and participate in team meetings weekly.
RN Coordinator
St Joseph's Addiction Treatment and Recovery Centers/Rose Hill
04.2021 - 02.2022
- Administer medications to adolescent clients daily and as needed.
- Monitor weights, vital signs and health concerns of clients. Complete a comprehensive assessment upon admission.
- Coordinate H&P's and follow-up appointments with the pediatrician via telehealth.
- Complete COVID rapid molecular tests on staff and clients as needed.
- Communicate with parents/legal guardians regarding health concerns and medication changes.
Mental Health Registered Nurse
Veterans Health Administration/Sterling Medical
10.2020 - 04.2021
- Assist providers in outpatient clinic.
- Administer mental health and MAT injections.
- Triage both mental health and primary care concerns.
Nurse Manager
United Helpers/Behavioral Health Clinics
11.2019 - 10.2020
- Manage patients seen by psychiatrist in outpatient clinics.
- Coordinate prescriptions, lab work and records. Schedule appointments for psychiatrist .
- Perform health monitoring for all clinic patients.
- Complete initial admission assessments for potential patients.
Registered Nurse
Canton Potsdam Hospital
05.2003 - 10.2019
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Act as charge nurse on a chemical dependency rehab unit for 17 patients.
- Supervise all nursing functions and activities. Involved with individual and group health teaching, and monitoring individual health concerns.
- Part of EMR implementation team for chemical dependency services using Meditech.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Jefferson Community College
Watertown, NYBachelor of Arts - Sociology
State University of New York
Potsdam, NYAssociate of Science - Alcohol And Chemical Dependence Studies
Mater Dei College
Ogdensburg, NYSkills
- Charting proficiency
- Patient and family advocacy
- Staff supervision
- Direct patient care
- Compassion and empathy
- Effective clinical decision-making
- Medication administration
- Patient education and counseling
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse (NY)- since 1999.
- Certified Tobacco Treatment Provider Training- 5/2022.
- Identification and Reporting of Child Abuse and Maltreatment/Neglect NYS Mandated Coursework- American Nurses Association- 1/2025.
Timeline
Registered Nurse 1
NYS Office of Addiction Services and Supports
06.2023 - Current
RN Counselor
St Joseph's Addiction Treatment and Recovery Centers/Outpatient Clinic
03.2022 - 04.2023
RN Coordinator
St Joseph's Addiction Treatment and Recovery Centers/Rose Hill
04.2021 - 02.2022
Mental Health Registered Nurse
Veterans Health Administration/Sterling Medical
10.2020 - 04.2021
Nurse Manager
United Helpers/Behavioral Health Clinics
11.2019 - 10.2020
Registered Nurse
Canton Potsdam Hospital
05.2003 - 10.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Jefferson Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
State University of New York
Associate of Science - Alcohol And Chemical Dependence Studies
Mater Dei College