Melissa Booth

• Performed assistance with medical processing on 75 to 85 offenders monthly.
• Maintained health care for prisoners housed in the facility as requested or required.
• Obtained medical history and physical information and verified information received from prisoners for accuracy.
• Obtained and implemented Physicians orders as written.
• Maintained welfare of prisoners by scheduling medical, dental and mental health referrals.
• Communicated prisoners needs and medical equipment required to security staff members.
• Verified and obtained orders for medications and procedures.
• Medication administration as ordered by the Physician.
• Managed referrals to outside Providers to maintain continuity of care while prisoners are incarcerated.
• Addressed medical issues or other concerns as reported by the Inmates.
• Drawing lab work or other clinical diagnostics as ordered.
• Established positive working relationships and maintained boundaries with resident offenders.

• Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
• Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
• Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult and geriatric ICU patients.
• Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
• Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
• Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
• Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
• Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
• Coordinated patients' post-discharge treatment plans with physicians and other nurses to promote continuity of medical care.
• Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
• Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details to accurately document medical care.
• Performed functional assessments for admission and discharge.
• Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
• Maintained respectful treatment environment that honored patients' and families' cultural and religious traditions and preferences.
• Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
• Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
• Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
• Made valuable contributions to care-plan development and patient education processes backed by thorough research into client diagnoses.
• Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
• Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
• Collaborated with supervisor to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
• Developed and implemented patient care plans based on physicians' instructions and generally accepted nursing practices.
• Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
• Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
• Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
• Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
• Supervised new employees and student nurses to promote adherence to established patient care standards and practices.

• Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
• Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
• Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
• Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
• Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
• Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
• Assisted patients in performance of routine recovery and mobility exercises, providing support when getting in and out of bed as well as walking and stretching.
• Collaborated with supervisor to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
• Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
• Educated patients and families on diagnosis, neurological conditions and processes, treatments and expected outcomes.
• Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
• Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
• Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.

• Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
• Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
• Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
• Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
• Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
• Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
• Collaborated with supervisor to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
• Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
• Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
• Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
• Worked with interdisciplinary healthcare team to develop, implement and manage care plans, ensuring inclusion of patients' individual needs.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
• Performed functional assessments for admission and discharge.
• Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
• Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
• Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
• Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
• Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
• Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
• Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
• Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.

Even Start Advisory Board Member

Medication administration

Nebulizer treatments

Physical assessments with intervention measurements as needed and appropriate for abnormal findings

Emergency and nonemergency intervention for students and faculty due to illness and injury

Routine evaluations and screenings for communicable diseases

Limited health screening including preliminary dental, vision, and auditory assessments with referrals as needed

Parental education in areas of child health and safety issues through individual and group presentations

• Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans.
• Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
• Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
• Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
• Made valuable contributions to care-plan development and patient education processes backed by thorough research into client diagnoses.
• Conducted therapy for mentally ill patients in group and individual settings to assist patients in achieving normalcy.
• Evaluated patients to identify and address behavioral , concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
• Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
• Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
• Performed functional assessments for admission and discharge.
• Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
• Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
• Monitored primary care needs for patients to coordinate access to appropriate providers.