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Melissa Baxter

Waukon,IA

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Gundersen Health System
09.2008 - Current
  • Charge nurse
  • Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Northeast Iowa Community College
Calmar, IA

Skills

  • Patient education and counseling
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
  • Maintaining privacy
  • Patient Monitoring
  • Clinical judgment
  • Chest pain management
  • Tracheostomy Care
  • Heart saver First Aid CPR AED (First Aid CPR AED)
  • Student Precepting
  • At-risk patient care
  • Critical Thinking

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Gundersen Health System
09.2008 - Current

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Northeast Iowa Community College

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