Melissa Brown
Auburn,IN
Summary
Highly skilled nursing professional with comprehensive experience in patient care, medical administration, and team leadership. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective collaboration and adaptability. Strong clinical skills, including patient assessment, care planning, and emergency response. Known for reliability, resourcefulness, effective communication, and results-driven approach in dynamic healthcare environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Nurse
PPG General Surgery Clinic
05.2024 - 12.2024
- Provided quality nursing care to patients in a clinical setting, via telephone, and via My Chart messaging to meet patient needs and resolve conflicts.
- Assisted physicians with examinations, procedures, and other medical tasks.
- Communicated critical information between medical teams across multiple departments in a timely manner.
- Maintained a high level of professional standards by ensuring compliance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements.
Charge Nurse
Parkview Dekalb Hospital - Medical/Surgical Unit
05.2022 - 05.2024
- Performed assessments, monitored vital signs and administered medications as prescribed by physicians.
- Collaborated with other departments throughout the hospital system and other health systems to facilitate continuity of care for our patients.
- Facilitated discharges, admissions, and follow-up care plans.
- Demonstrated leadership qualities by delegating tasks and nursing staff assignments efficiently among staff members in order to ensure optimal workflow.
- Assisted new nurses during orientation process by providing guidance on processes and protocols.
- Followed infection control procedures to prevent or stop the spread of infections.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Parkview Dekalb Hospital - Emergency Department
03.2021 - 05.2022
- Provided emergency care to critically il patient in a fast-paced environment
- Demonstrated strong clinical judgement and critical thinking skills and prioritized workload efficiently based on acuity level of each patient
- Obtained IV access and administered intravenous medications, fluids, blood products, antibiotics, and other treatments as ordered by physicians.
- Facilitated timely transfers of critically ill patients from the ER to the appropriate department, hospital, or facility.
- Utilized computers to complete necessary patient charts and accurate documentation on patients' progress.
Correctional Nurse
Quality Correctional Care C/o Allen County Jail
11.2019 - 03.2021
- Promoted a safe environment for both staff and inmates by adhering to institutional policies regarding contraband control, safety measures, and crisis intervention techniques.
- Delivered non-judgmental and non-discriminatory care sensitive to patient diversity, preserving dignity, rights, and confidentiality.
- Administered medications and treatments according to policy procedures and physician orders while keeping accurate records and patient charts.
- Provided emergency care to inmates by responding promptly to medical emergencies within the facility.
Psychiatric Charge Nurse
Northeastern Center Inc - Inpatient Hospital
03.2015 - 03.2019
- Assisted psychiatrists with conducting intake interviews for new admissions into the facility.
- Implemented innovative therapeutic interventions and communication techniques to build rapport with patients, promote a healing environment, and improve symptom management for patients experiencing severe mental illness.
- Performed comprehensive assessments of patient's physical, psychological, social, and emotional status while keeping accurate records and patient charts.
- Administered psychotropic medications as prescribed by physicians and monitored patient progress and side effects.
- Developed discharge plans for patients that included follow-up appointments and referrals for additional services as needed.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College
Fort Wayne12-2014
Skills
- Reliability
- Multitasking abilities
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Problem solving abilities
- Professionalism
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Blood draw and Sample collection
- Excellent communication
- Clinical leadership and Mentoring
Accomplishments
- The Daisy Foundation Award fo Excellence in Nursing, by nomination 2022, 2023
Certification
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
- CPR/AED Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification (PALS)
Timeline
Lead Nurse
PPG General Surgery Clinic
05.2024 - 12.2024
Charge Nurse
Parkview Dekalb Hospital - Medical/Surgical Unit
05.2022 - 05.2024
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Parkview Dekalb Hospital - Emergency Department
03.2021 - 05.2022
Correctional Nurse
Quality Correctional Care C/o Allen County Jail
11.2019 - 03.2021
Psychiatric Charge Nurse
Northeastern Center Inc - Inpatient Hospital
03.2015 - 03.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College
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