Melissa Bautista
Lometa
Summary
Professional RN with strong expertise in Medical-Surgical care. Proven track record in delivering high-quality patient outcomes through effective team collaboration and adaptability to changing needs. Skilled in patient assessment, wound care, medication administration, and post-operative care. Valued for reliability, strong communication, and ability to drive positive results in high-pressure environments.
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
RN, Medical-Surgical
Adventh Health Rollins Brook
02.2024 - Current
- Prioritized critical thinking skills in assessing patient conditions, leading to timely interventions that prevented complications or deterioration of health status.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care to a diverse population of patients.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to recognize early signs of complications, allowing for timely interventions and preventing adverse outcomes.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through effective communication and collaboration with colleagues and supervisors.
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments, identifying pertinent data that informed care plan development and intervention implementation.
- Promoted teamwork among staff members through open communication channels, resulting in improved morale and enhanced coordination of care efforts.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by providing thorough hand-off reports to incoming staff members, minimizing gaps in care continuity.
RN Floor Nurse
Caraday of Lampasas
11.2023 - Current
- Utilized Point click care to document nursing assessments, treatments, medications and discharge instructions.
- Provided effective patient education, ensuring understanding of medical conditions and treatment protocols for better selfmanagement.
- Promoted a safe environment by consistently adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to assess, implement and evaluate nursing care plans.
- Strengthened relationships between patients, families, and healthcare providers through clear communication and active listening skills.
- Examined and treated patients' injuries and pressure wounds to promote healing.
- Established compassionate environment by providing psychological, emotional and spiritual support to patients and families.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop optimal care plans, resulting in improved patient outcomes.
- Administered medication such as insulin and monitored patients' responses to detect problems.
- Administered basic patient care and treatments by dressing wounds, treating bedsores, giving enemas and performing catheterizations.
- Contributed to reduced hospital readmissions by conducting thorough assessments and appropriately addressing patients'' concerns during their stay.
RN, Emergency Department
Advent Health Central Texas
03.2022 - 11.2023
- Maintained accurate documentation and communicated efficiently with physicians, ensuring timely diagnoses and treatment interventions.
- Consistently exceeded performance metrics related to quality of care delivery, time management, and customer service within the emergency department.
- Reduced wait times and improved patient satisfaction by effectively managing resources and coordinating with ancillary departments.
- Assisted physicians with complex diagnostic procedures, including lumbar punctures, central line placements, chest tube insertion, among others.
- Improved patient safety by consistently monitoring vital signs, recognizing changes in status, and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Utilized strong critical thinking skills to rapidly assess patients'' conditions during high-stress situations while remaining calm under pressure.
- Acted as a patient advocate by effectively communicating their needs to the healthcare team and ensuring appropriate follow-up care was arranged.
LVN Charge Nurse
Lily Springs
09.2020 - 03.2022
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Oversaw patient conditions, administered medicine, performed interventions and took detailed records.
- Promoted continuity of care by maintaining comprehensive medical records and updating physicians on significant changes in patients'' conditions.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Education
ADN
Texas State Technical College
Sweetwater, TX12-2022
LVN Certificate
WCJC
Wharton, TX08-2008
High School Diploma -
Lometa ISD
Lometa, TX07-2003
Skills
- Pre-and Post-operative care
- Basic life support
- Vital signs monitoring
- Central line care
- Catheter care
- End-of-life care
- Fluid and electrolyte balance
- Diabetes management
- Pressure ulcer prevention
- Seizure precautions
- Blood transfusion
- Fall prevention
- Clinical judgment
- Compassionate care
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
RN, Medical-Surgical
Adventh Health Rollins Brook
02.2024 - Current
RN Floor Nurse
Caraday of Lampasas
11.2023 - Current
RN, Emergency Department
Advent Health Central Texas
03.2022 - 11.2023
LVN Charge Nurse
Lily Springs
09.2020 - 03.2022
ADN
Texas State Technical College
LVN Certificate
WCJC
High School Diploma -
Lometa ISD
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