Melissa Amos
Cheshire,OH
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse/Psychiatric
Holzer Health System
Gallipolis, OH
05.2017 - 09.2018
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders, ensuring patient safety and compliance with protocols.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in patient conditions to healthcare team for timely intervention.
- Assisted in patient assessments, documenting observations accurately to support comprehensive care plans.
- Provided education and emotional support to patients and families regarding health management and treatment options.
Licensed Practical Nurse/Progressive Care
Holzer Health System
Gallipolis, OH
09.2001 - 08.2014
- Assisted with daily living activities, promoting patient comfort and dignity.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems.
- Educated patients and families on health management and wellness strategies.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Delivered culturally competent care that respected diverse patient populations'' unique values, beliefs, and traditions.
Court Reporter/Transcriptionist
Independent Employer
Cheshire, OH
04.1996 - 04.1998
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict ethical guidelines and professional standards in handling case materials.
- Reviewed and edited transcripts for clarity and completeness prior to submission.
- Captured verbatim court proceedings using a transcription machine for accurate record creation.
- Coordinated with legal professionals to ensure timely delivery of court documents.
- Reviewed transcriptions for accuracy in grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
- Conducted transcription for legal proceedings, public service events and corporate meetings.
Secretary for Military Science
University of Rio Grande
Rio Grande, OH
08.1988 - 01.1992
- Managed scheduling and coordination of meetings for faculty and staff
- Maintained and balanced the ROTC scholarship program.
- Streamlined office processes by implementing efficient military filing systems.
- Prepared professional correspondence, including memos and letters ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
Legal Secretary Assistant
Prosecutor Rick Crow, Attorney at Law
Pomeroy, OH
07.1986 - 04.1987
- Managed legal documentation and correspondence efficiently to support case preparation
- Coordinated scheduling for court appearances and client meetings to optimize attorney time
- Collaborated with attorneys to streamline office procedures, increasing overall workflow efficiency.
- Served as liaison between attorneys and clients fostering a positive relationship while addressing inquiries promptly.
- Reduced errors in legal documents by diligently reviewing drafts for accuracy, clarity, and proper formatting.
Education
Licensed Practical Nursing
Buckeye Hills Career Center
Rio Grande, OH09-2001
Skills
- Clinical documentation
- Geriatric care
- Chronic disease management
- Mental health support
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Empathetic and compassionate
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse/Psychiatric
Holzer Health System
05.2017 - 09.2018
Licensed Practical Nurse/Progressive Care
Holzer Health System
09.2001 - 08.2014
Court Reporter/Transcriptionist
Independent Employer
04.1996 - 04.1998
Secretary for Military Science
University of Rio Grande
08.1988 - 01.1992
Legal Secretary Assistant
Prosecutor Rick Crow, Attorney at Law
07.1986 - 04.1987
Licensed Practical Nursing
Buckeye Hills Career Center