Melissa Behrman
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Summary
Dynamic Clinical Resource Nurse and Registered Neonatal Nurse at Cohen Children's Medical Center, specializing in leadership rolls and quality improvement initiatives. Excels in mentoring new nurses, enhancing clinical skills, and leading by example in high-risk procedures. Proficient in Sunrise and Microsoft Office, demonstrating a blend of technical expertise and compassionate care.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Resource Nurse
Cohen Children's Medical Center
07.2016 - Current
- Mentor and support the novice nurse in their transition from orientee to staff nurse.
- Collaborate with Clinical Professional Development Educator to identify goals for novice RNs.
- Provide feedback geared towards improving clinical skills of novice RNs.
- Serves as a nurse champion and provide staff education for high-risk low volume procedures. (i.e., peritoneal dialysis, Carpe Diem, body cooling, chest tubes, exchange transfusions)
Registered Nurse
Cohen Children's Medical Center
11.2005 - Current
- Utilize critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conduct thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying providers and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Member of Unplanned Extubation Committee.
- Provide staff education on new initiatives to improve patient care and outcomes.
- Perform roll as Charge Nurse in the absence of an assistant nurse manager.
- Assist in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Serve as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance.
- Educate family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Education
Bachelor Of Science In Nursing -
Binghamton University
Binghamton, NY08.2005
Bachelor Of Arts - Psychology
Binghamton University
Binghamton, NY05.2004
Skills
- Quality Improvement Initiatives (Unplanned extubation committee)
- Conduct Chart Audits
- Carpe Diem Trained
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
- BLS for Health Providers (CPR/AED)
- Sunrise Superuser
- Microsoft Office
Accomplishments
- Truly Compassionate Award presented by Margaret Duffy (May 2024)
- Speaker at Northwell’s Neonatal Conference regarding the roll and impact of the Resource Nurse (November 2018)
Certification
- Certified Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse
- ECMO Specialist
- Developmental Care Specialist
Timeline
Clinical Resource Nurse
Cohen Children's Medical Center
07.2016 - Current
Registered Nurse
Cohen Children's Medical Center
11.2005 - Current
- Certified Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse
- ECMO Specialist
- Developmental Care Specialist
Bachelor Of Science In Nursing -
Binghamton University
Bachelor Of Arts - Psychology
Binghamton University
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