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Melissa Bass

Corning,AR

Summary

Experienced Long Term Care LPN with a decade of hands-on patient care in Arkansas. Skilled in assessing patient conditions, implementing care plans, and ensuring compliance with healthcare standards. Open to new roles that integrate nursing skills with travel opportunities.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Private Duty Nurse

Private Duty
04.2025 - 07.2025
  • Provided compassionate care for patients, resulting in positive feedback from families.
  • Administered medications accurately and efficiently, ensuring proper dosages and timely treatments.
  • Promoted proper nutrition by preparing balanced meals tailored specifically to individual dietary needs.
  • Prepared visit notes, updated and summarized client records and conferred with health care disciplines in providing coordinated client care.

Travel Nurse

Seal Rock Healthcare - Saco, ME - LPN
01.2025 - 03.2025

Administered medications and provided diabetic education to optimize patient care. Executed wound care procedures, ensuring adherence to established protocols. Managed admissions and discharges to streamline patient flow within the facility. Processed new orders effectively, maintaining accurate documentation and communication.

Home Health Nurse

Piggott Community Hospital
07.2023 - 12.2024

Created medication planners to facilitate patient treatment regimens. Performed injections as part of therapeutic protocols. Managed wound care and utilized wound vacs to accelerate healing processes.

Travel Nurse

Hibbard Healthcare
05.2023 - 07.2023

Administered medications and performed tracheostomy care as charge nurse. Executed wound care procedures to ensure patient comfort and recovery. Led nursing team in delivering comprehensive patient care services. Maintained accurate medical records and documentation for quality assurance.

Travel Nurse

Bayshore Pointe
04.2023 - 05.2023

Administered medications to patients in compliance with established protocols. Oversaw scheduling of CNA assignments to optimize staff efficiency. Managed wound care procedures, ensuring adherence to best practices. Facilitated tube feedings, monitoring patient responses and adjusting as necessary.

Travel Nurse

Tennessee State Veterans Home
01.2023 - 04.2023

Oversaw admissions and discharges, improving overall efficiency in patient management. Administered medications meticulously, adhering to established guidelines. Conducted wound care interventions to assist in patient recovery. Facilitated timely processing of new orders to uphold service quality.

Travel Nurse

Seal Rock Healthcare - Saco, ME - LPN
09.2022 - 12.2022

Facilitated medication distribution while overseeing admissions and discharges. Implemented tube feedings and conducted thorough wound care practices. Operated wound vacs to promote advanced healing techniques. Coordinated processing of new orders for improved workflow efficiency.

Travel Nurse Long Term Care

Seal Rock Healthcare
04.2022 - 07.2022
  • Demonstrated adaptability in rapidly adjusting to changing unit assignments, consistently maintaining high-quality care delivery across various clinical settings.
  • Maintained excellent time management skills during periods of high patient turnover while consistently delivering compassionate and patient-centered care.
  • Expedited treatment times with proficient IV insertion skills, medication administration, and wound dressing changes.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans tailored to meet patients'' specific needs.

Home Health Nurse

Piggott Community Hospital
08.2021 - 04.2022
  • Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
  • Educated patients and families on disease management, medication safety, and at-home healthcare strategies to promote selfcare.
  • Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
  • Contributed to the overall success of the home health agency by maintaining high levels of patient satisfaction and positive outcomes.

Travel Nurse

Southern Utah Veterans Home
06.2021 - 08.2021
  • Delivered high-quality patient care during emergency situations, remaining calm under pressure and effectively prioritizing tasks according to urgency.
  • Improved patient outcomes through careful monitoring and thorough documentation of vital signs, medical histories, and treatment plans.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
  • Assessed patient conditions by taking vital signs and evaluating symptoms to determine appropriate treatment.
  • Utilized strong assessment skills in identifying early warning signs of complications or deterioration in patients'' conditions, allowing for prompt interventions when necessary.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop impactful treatment plans.

Lpn

1ST Choice Healthcare
10.2018 - 06.2021
  • Conducted patient rooming, dressing changes, and intravenous (IV) placements. Administered medications and injections with precision. Performed electrocardiograms (EKGs) to monitor cardiac health. Assisted physician during medical procedures to ensure efficiency. Refilled prescriptions to maintain continuity of care.

Lpn

Danny Bell Cancer Center
06.2015 - 10.2018
  • Room patients, Injections, Ivs, draw blood, refill medications. Assist Physician with procedures.

Lpn

Midsouth Health Systems
08.2013 - 06.2015
  • Administered injections to patients according to established protocols. Supported patients in completing medication planners for better health outcomes. Coordinated appointment scheduling for efficient patient flow and service delivery. Collected vital signs to facilitate informed clinical decisions.

Lpn

Green Acres Nursing Home
06.2009 - 08.2013
  • Executed medication administration and injections to ensure patient compliance. Performed dressing changes alongside skin assessments to promote healing. Handled admissions and discharges, streamlining patient flow processes. Coordinated hospital transfers, maintaining communication with receiving facilities. Delivered tube feeding and trach care in adherence to safety protocols. Managed Foley and colostomy care, addressing individual patient requirements. Functioned as charge nurse, leading nursing staff in daily operations.

Education

Other - undefined

Black River Technical College
Pocahontas, AR
12.2004

Skills

  • Oxygen administration
  • Home health nursing
  • Nebulizer treatments
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Direct patient care
  • Compassionate care
  • Patient education
  • Catheter care
  • Clinical documentation
  • Vital sign monitoring
  • Physical assessment
  • Diabetes care
  • Attention to detail

Certification

  • Arkansas, PN Expires Invalid date
  • Arkansas, PN LO43439, Expires 09/2022, Compact state
  • LPN Expired
  • BLS Expired

Timeline

Private Duty Nurse

Private Duty
04.2025 - 07.2025

Travel Nurse

Seal Rock Healthcare - Saco, ME - LPN
01.2025 - 03.2025

Home Health Nurse

Piggott Community Hospital
07.2023 - 12.2024

Travel Nurse

Hibbard Healthcare
05.2023 - 07.2023

Travel Nurse

Bayshore Pointe
04.2023 - 05.2023

Travel Nurse

Tennessee State Veterans Home
01.2023 - 04.2023

Travel Nurse

Seal Rock Healthcare - Saco, ME - LPN
09.2022 - 12.2022

Travel Nurse Long Term Care

Seal Rock Healthcare
04.2022 - 07.2022

Home Health Nurse

Piggott Community Hospital
08.2021 - 04.2022

Travel Nurse

Southern Utah Veterans Home
06.2021 - 08.2021

Lpn

1ST Choice Healthcare
10.2018 - 06.2021

Lpn

Danny Bell Cancer Center
06.2015 - 10.2018

Lpn

Midsouth Health Systems
08.2013 - 06.2015

Lpn

Green Acres Nursing Home
06.2009 - 08.2013

Other - undefined

Black River Technical College