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MELISSA ATTAWAY, BSN, RN, OCN
Kaufman,TX
Overview
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Baylor University Medical CenterDallas, TX
RN Hematology Oncology/Med Surg-Charge Nurse
01.2020 - Current
Job overview
- Assessing and developing a personalized plan of care for each patient
- Administering medications and treatments such as Chemotherapies, Antibodies, Blood products and Electrolyte replacements, as directed by the doctor, medical oncologist, and other health care professionals
- Providing effective pain management with pharmaceutical and NON pharmaceutical therapies such as the use of guided imagery and therapeutic touch.
- Observing, recording, and reporting changes in the patient’s condition to physicians and other health care providers
- Providing patients with information about their disease, treatment plan, medications, home care needs, follow-up appointments, and referrals to community resources
- Working with patients’ families to ensure they are educated about their loved one’s disease and treatment
- Providing emotional support for patients, families, and caregiver
- Encouraging patients to express concerns or feelings related to their cancer diagnosis without fear of judgement
Ennis Regional Medical CenterEnnis, TX
RN-Med Surg
03.2019 - 12.2019
Job overview
- Assesses patient conditions and nursing needs, using the nursing process.
- Ensure that patient direct care needs are met.
- Perform patient and family education.
- Collaborate with team in patient care.
- Provide care appropriate to the age and specific needs of the patients.
- Implement infection control techniques in all patient interactions.
City Hospital at White RockDallas, TX
ICU Residency
05.2018 - 09.2018
Job overview
- Give compassionate care to critical patients suffering injury or debilitating illnesses
- Assess patient’s condition, focusing on trends and report changes to on call physicians
- Administer medications via IV infusion, naso/orogastric tube
- Observed telemetry monitor and ventilator and provided support when needed with inline suctioning and ordered cardiac drips.
- Provided therapeutic sedation via IV infusion as my patient was assisted with a ventilator, allowing patient to rest while protecting the airway.
- Utilized hospital protocols for different disease process such as DKA and Sepsis
Terrell State HospitalTerrell, TX
Inventory Control Clerk
01.2015 - 04.2016
Job overview
- Performed general administrative tasks, such as copying, editing forms and faxing
- Monitored food items moving in and out of the Food Service Department
- Placed orders for paper goods and chemicals, expediting them as needed
- Performed monthly inventory duties
Whole Foods MarketDallas, TX
Food Preparation
08.2010 - 09.2011
Job overview
- Prepared foods for scheduled production needs using standardized recipes
- Provided quality customer service by taking orders accurately according to needs and diets
HSBC BankLondon, KY
Collection Specialist
09.2001 - 09.2008
Job overview
- Collected past due accounts and handled incoming customer calls regarding delinquent accounts and attempts to secure payment
- Utilized negotiation skills to successfully collect payment and bring accounts to good standing or prevent some accounts from charging off
- Communicated effectively on pre-litigation accounts and developed skills in skip tracing tools to locate consumer while maintaining relationship with consumer
- Recognized for high productivity and awarded two $5K checks and several vacations in 1 year
Education
University of Texas At TylerTyler, TX
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Certification
OCN
Timeline
RN Hematology Oncology/Med Surg-Charge Nurse
Baylor University Medical Center
01.2020 - Current
RN-Med Surg
Ennis Regional Medical Center
03.2019 - 12.2019
ICU Residency
City Hospital at White Rock
05.2018 - 09.2018
Inventory Control Clerk
Terrell State Hospital
01.2015 - 04.2016
Food Preparation
Whole Foods Market
08.2010 - 09.2011
Collection Specialist
HSBC Bank
09.2001 - 09.2008
University of Texas At Tyler
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