Melissa Berry
Amarillo,TX
Summary
2006 - 2013 I was a floor nurse- charge nurse on the oncology/neurology floor at BSA hospital. I transferred to the House Supervisor office in 2013 in role of Bed Control ,I control movement of patients throughout the hospital. I am fill in House Supervisor and do staffing for the hospital, help resolve any issues patients or staff may have and call out on call staff as needed. During this time I continued a second position as fill in charge nurse as well as floor nursing Until 2021. I also have previous experience in the nursing home setting.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
BSA Hospital
06.2006 - Current
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Weekend Supervisor
Landmark Health
10.2020 - 03.2021
- Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives, and communication goals.
- Performed all required tasks at start and end of shift to facilitate seamless transitions between work groups.
- Monitored workflow to improve employee time management and increase productivity.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Achieved results by working with staff to meet established targets.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Amarillo College
Amarillo, TX12.2006
Skills
- Patient Assessments
- Staff Supervision
- Patient Discharging
- Epic Systems
- Hospice and Palliative Care
- Direct Patient Care
- IV Drug Therapy Management
- Patient Care
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Patient Monitoring
- Administer Medication
- Resource Allocation
- Personal Care Needs
- Body Mechanics Knowledge
- Patient Education
- Physical Assessment
- Judgment and Decision-Making
- Delegation and Motivation
- Feeding Assistance
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Care Plan Development
- Critical Thinking
- Family Education
- Oncology
- Instructing
- Team Coordination
- Hospice Philosophy Understanding
- Patient Care Planning
- Seizure Management
- Gastrostomy Tube Care
- Intramuscular Injections
- Duty Delegation
- Cerebrovascular Accidents
- PICC Lines
- Accurate Documentation
- Staffing Requirements
- Blood Product Transfusion
- Direct Supervision
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Work Assignments
- Dressing Changes
- Nasogastric Tube Insertion
Certification
ACLS and CPR
Timeline
Weekend Supervisor
Landmark Health
10.2020 - 03.2021
Registered Nurse
BSA Hospital
06.2006 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Amarillo College
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