Melissa Brumback
Connersville,IN
Summary
Dynamic and compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Trilogy, excelling in medication administration and patient education. Achieved significant reductions in hospital-acquired infections through effective infection control measures while enhancing patient satisfaction through personalized care. Strong clinical judgment and commitment to continuous improvement drive optimal patient outcomes in high-stress environments.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse
Trilogy
07.2016 - Current
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Educated patients on disease management, self-care techniques, and wellness strategies to improve long-term health outcomes.
- Implemented infection control measures that significantly reduced hospital-acquired infections.
- Improved patient satisfaction ratings by delivering compassionate and personalized care.
- Utilized strong clinical judgment in prioritizing patient needs during high-stress situations, ensuring optimal outcomes.
- Mentored new nursing staff members, fostering teamwork and improving unit efficiency.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimized patient treatment plans and outcomes.
- Reduced medication errors through thorough double-checking of prescriptions and dosages.
- Assisted physicians in performing diagnostic tests and procedures to facilitate prompt diagnosis and treatment.
- Increased quality of care by participating in ongoing professional development opportunities such as workshops, conferences, and online courses.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Created an efficient shift handover process which improved continuity of care between nursing shifts.
- Consistently adhered to strict safety guidelines while administering medications or performing invasive procedures.
- Provided emotional support to patients'' family members during critical incidents, strengthening overall trust in the healthcare team.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Nurse
LaVie Healthcare
07.2011 - 02.2017
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Educated patients on disease management, self-care techniques, and wellness strategies to improve long-term health outcomes.
- Improved patient satisfaction ratings by delivering compassionate and personalized care.
- Implemented infection control measures that significantly reduced hospital-acquired infections.
- Utilized strong clinical judgment in prioritizing patient needs during high-stress situations, ensuring optimal outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimized patient treatment plans and outcomes.
- Mentored new nursing staff members, fostering teamwork and improving unit efficiency.
- Reduced medication errors through thorough double-checking of prescriptions and dosages.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on emerging trends in nursing practice to enhance effectiveness in delivering quality care.
- Provided emotional support to patients'' family members during critical incidents, strengthening overall trust in the healthcare team.
- Consistently adhered to strict safety guidelines while administering medications or performing invasive procedures.
- Created an efficient shift handover process which improved continuity of care between nursing shifts.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Education
Bachelor Of Science In Nursing - Nursing
Ball State University
Muncie, IN05.1986
Skills
- Medication administration
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient care
- Patient assessment
- Clinical documentation
- Patient education
- Infection control
- Clinical judgment
- Patient management
- Compassionate care
- Family education
- Healthcare ethics
- Licensed RN
- Health promotion
- Wound management
- Care coordination
- Care plan implementation
- Diabetes management
- Licensed by state nursing board
- Palliative care
- Nursing assessments
- Phlebotomy techniques
- Medication reconciliation
- End-of-life care
- HIPAA protocol adherence
- Charting medication administration
- Patient rights advocacy
- Gastrostomy tube care
- Electronic health records management
- Nursing staff development
- Patient safety monitoring
- Policy and procedure compliance
- Direct nursing care
- Patient care and education
- Catheter maintenance
- Medical chart management
- Patient assessments
- Compassion and empathy
- Taking vitals
- Wound care
- Data collection
- Professional bedside manner
- Medication distribution
Timeline
Nurse
Trilogy
07.2016 - Current
Nurse
LaVie Healthcare
07.2011 - 02.2017
Bachelor Of Science In Nursing - Nursing
Ball State University
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