Melissa Brannon
Davison,MI
Summary
Patient- oriented nurse with 15 years of experience seeking a challenging position on a unit where my medical knowledge can continue to grow and my bedside manners will be fully utilized to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Aiming to enhance my essential qualities to successfully fill a registered nurse role at your company. Frequently praised as efficient and hard-working by my peers, co-workers, patients, managers and physicians. I am reliable, caring and driven to help your company continue to provide the highest standard of care for patients and their families.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Peds/ NICU/ PICU Registered Nurse
Hurley Medical Center
11.2022 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills by prioritizing tasks and efficiently delegating responsibilities, ensuring all patients received timely care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to quickly respond to emergency situations, stabilizing patients until further medical assistance arrived.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and confidence in the nursing team''s abilities.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment by adhering to infection control policies, proper equipment handling, and waste disposal procedures.
- Advocated for patient rights and needs, ensuring a patient-centered approach to care delivery within the NICU setting.
- Increased patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and individualized care to critically ill pediatric patients in the PICU.
- Supported families during difficult times by providing emotional support, education on their child''s condition, and resources for coping strategies.
- Improved patient outcomes with continuous assessment, early identification of potential complications, and prompt intervention when needed.
- Enhanced interdisciplinary communication by collaborating with physicians, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive treatment plans for patients.
Registered Nurse Pre/ Post- Op
Clarkston Surgery Center
03.2015 - 11.2022
- Provided timely interventions to address airway management complications such as respiratory depression or obstruction in post-operative patients.
- Reduced complications by promptly identifying and addressing post-operative issues in PACU patients.
- Enhanced patient recovery by providing comprehensive post-anesthesia care and monitoring vital signs.
- Prevented complications from anesthesia side effects such as nausea or vomiting using effective medication administration techniques.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized care plans for optimal patient outcomes.
- Ensuring thorough education on home care instructions and follow-up appointments.
Registered Nurse Pre/Post- Op
Surgery Center Heath Park
07.2011 - 03.2015
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during the recovery process related to surgery outcomes.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures in the PACU.
- Ensured continuity of care by effectively documenting patient assessments, interventions, responses, and progress in electronic medical records systems.
- Increased quality of care by participating in ongoing professional development opportunities.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Ascension Medical Group
11.2009 - 07.2011
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring communication between healthcare providers.
- Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Demonstrated flexibility in managing multiple priorities concurrently during high-stress periods while maintaining a calm demeanor.
- Managed multiple patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, wound care and medication.
- Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Charles Stewart Mott Community College
Flint, MI05.2009
High School Diploma -
Kearsley High School
Flint, MI1994
Skills
Computer Skills:
- Computer Competency Course: Microsoft word, Powerpoint, Excel
- Epic: Hurley
- Gems: Ascensions
Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- BLS- Basic Life Support
- ACLS- Advance Cardiovascular Life support
Leadership or Team experience
- Total Knee replacement specialist at Clarkston Surgery Center
- Pain Clinic head nurse at Clarkston Surgery Center
- Pre and Post op team leader with over 11 years experience in the workforce
- Nurse of the month at Hurley Medical Center
Volunteer service
- Childs Nursery: Glad Tiding Tabernacle
- Assistant youth leader: Glad Tiding Tabernacle
- Active participants for women's ministry: Glad Tiding Tabernacle
Timeline
Peds/ NICU/ PICU Registered Nurse
Hurley Medical Center
11.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse Pre/ Post- Op
Clarkston Surgery Center
03.2015 - 11.2022
Registered Nurse Pre/Post- Op
Surgery Center Heath Park
07.2011 - 03.2015
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Ascension Medical Group
11.2009 - 07.2011
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Charles Stewart Mott Community College
High School Diploma -
Kearsley High School