Melissa Bayler
Bloomington,IL
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in inpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Clinical Resource Team
OSF Ministry
12.2023 - Current
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Registered Nurse, Travel
Supplemental Health Care
12.2020 - 12.2023
- Served as a liaison between permanent staff members and other travel nurses, fostering camaraderie and teamwork within the unit.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
Registered Nurse, Unit Manager
OSF St. Joseph's Medical Center
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Managed 108 nurses/patient care technicians and nursing activities in 54-bed department by providing comprehensive nursing guidance and maintaining outstanding patient satisfaction and care standards.
- Served as a mentor for new nurses entering the profession, providing guidance on best practices in clinical settings.
- Evaluated skills of nursing personnel and verified staff certifications for validity.
- Developed strategy to target nursing and patient satisfaction issues, improve response, and patient care quality and suggest actionable improvements to promote hospital-wide quality and safety initiatives.
Registered Nurse, Unit Supervisor
OSF St. Joseph Medical Center
05.2017 - 01.2020
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, technicians, and unit clerks.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mennonite College of Nursing
Normal, IL05.2012
Associate of Science - Nursing
Heartland Community College
Normal, IL05.2008
Skills
- Cardiac monitors
- Patient care planning
- Care Planning
- Chronic Disease Management
- Patient Assessments
- Infection control measures
Accomplishments
- Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
- Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
Additional Information
Clinical Nurse Manager Fellowship
Daisy Award Recipient
Transformational Leadership Award
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Clinical Resource Team
OSF Ministry
12.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Travel
Supplemental Health Care
12.2020 - 12.2023
Registered Nurse, Unit Manager
OSF St. Joseph's Medical Center
01.2020 - 12.2020
Registered Nurse, Unit Supervisor
OSF St. Joseph Medical Center
05.2017 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mennonite College of Nursing
Associate of Science - Nursing
Heartland Community College
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