Melissa Ann Bennett
Martinsburg
Summary
Dynamic registered nurse with extensive background in emergency and critical care. Skilled in fast-paced environments, prioritizing patient needs and delivering high-quality care. Strong communication abilities that ensure effective collaboration with colleagues. Improved patient satisfaction through attentive service and advocacy. Recognized for attention to detail and precepting new nursing staff.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Meritus Medical Center
Hagerstown
01.2024 - Current
- Manage care of a 4 bed ED assignment in a busy level 3 trauma center
- Triage based on ESI and prioritize care and interventions according to same
- Administered oral, IV, and intramuscular medications as part of patient treatments.
- Worked closely with physicians, surgeons, and nursing staff as part of unit team.
- Assessed patient health by interviewing patients, reviewing medical history, and performing physical examinations.
- Assisted physicians during procedures such as intubation, central line placement, or lumbar punctures.
- Deescalated agitated or violent patients using appropriate crisis intervention techniques.
- Provided immediate care for life-threatening injuries and illnesses.
- Maintained accurate records and charted consistently in EHR system.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Berkeley Medical Center
Martinsburg
01.2010 - 12.2023
- Emergency interventions in response to sudden changes in patient condition or acute medical emergencies.
- Documented all patient care activities in electronic health records accurately and timely.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at improving patient safety reducing hospital-acquired infections decreasing medication errors enhancing pain management strategies optimizing fall prevention efforts.
- Trained new nursing staff members by providing orientation sessions, demonstrating clinical skills on job training, and offering constructive feedback during evaluations.
- Monitored patients' conditions and progress by regularly evaluating vital signs, symptoms, and response to treatment.
- Managed patient assignments ensuring appropriate staffing levels in accordance with census acuity level.
- Operated medical equipment such as intravenous pumps infusion devices blood glucose monitors electrocardiogram machines defibrillators ventilators suction machines.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans for each patient.
- Served as a charge nurse for the last two years of employment in the ED
Registered Nurse ICU
Washington County Hospital
Hagerstown
11.2007 - 01.2010
- Manage care of a team of 2-3 ICU patients
- Conducted regular rounds on assigned patients to ensure ongoing assessment of needs and provision of timely care.
- Operated advanced medical equipment, including ventilators, infusion pumps, and cardiac monitors.
- Responded quickly and efficiently to emergency situations or rapid changes in patient condition.
- Documented all patient care activities in electronic health records according to established protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Assisted physicians with procedures, such as intubations, central line insertions, and bedside bronchoscopies.
- Prepared and administered oral, subcutaneous and IV medications based on patients' needs.
- Took detail-oriented notes on patients' conditions, treatments and responses and updated electronic medical records.
Registered Nurse ICU
City Hospital
Martinsburg
07.2005 - 03.2008
- Conducted regular rounds on assigned patients to ensure ongoing assessment of needs and provision of timely care.
- Responded quickly and efficiently to emergency situations or rapid changes in patient condition.
- Assisted physicians with procedures, such as intubations, central line insertions, and bedside bronchoscopies.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Utilized critical thinking skills when making clinical decisions based on patient assessment data.
- Took detail-oriented notes on patients' conditions, treatments and responses and updated electronic medical records.
- Operated advanced medical equipment, including ventilators, infusion pumps, and cardiac monitors.
- Prepared and administered oral, subcutaneous and IV medications based on patients' needs.
- Provided emotional support and education to patients and their families during critical illness.
Registered Nurse Medical Surgical Unit
City Hospital
Martinsburg
07.2004 - 07.2005
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders in a fast-paced environment.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team promptly.
- Assisted in developing care plans based on patient assessments and needs.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge instructions.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Shepherd College
Shepherdstown, WV 05.2000 - 05.2004
Skills
- Ultrasound IV insertion
- ACLS
- PALS
- CEN
- CPEN
- TCRN
- CCRN
- ENPC
- CCT provider
- TNCC
- TCAR
Timeline
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Meritus Medical Center
01.2024 - Current
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Berkeley Medical Center
01.2010 - 12.2023
Registered Nurse ICU
Washington County Hospital
11.2007 - 01.2010
Registered Nurse ICU
City Hospital
07.2005 - 03.2008
Registered Nurse Medical Surgical Unit
City Hospital
07.2004 - 07.2005
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Shepherd College
05.2000 - 05.2004