Melissa Buhagiar
Glastonbury
Summary
Professional healthcare provider with focus on delivering high-quality patient care in diverse settings. Skilled in patient assessment, critical thinking, and emergency response. Strong emphasis on team collaboration and achieving results. Adaptable and reliable, ensuring seamless transitions and optimal outcomes in dynamic environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Nurse
Stability Healthcare
01.2024 - Current
- Neuro Trauma Step Down
- Demonstrated adaptability in rapidly adjusting to changing unit assignments, consistently maintaining high-quality care delivery across various clinical settings.
- Improved patient outcomes through careful monitoring and thorough documentation of vital signs, medical histories, and treatment plans.
- Utilized strong assessment skills in identifying early warning signs of complications or deterioration in patients'' conditions, allowing for prompt interventions when necessary.
- Delivered high-quality patient care during emergency situations, remaining calm under pressure and effectively prioritizing tasks according to urgency.
Registered Nurse
Beaufort Memorial Hospital
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Pre-op
- PACU
- Ambulatory Center
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
Travel Nurse
Medical Solutions
01.2021 - 03.2023
- Cardio thoracic Step Down
- Medicine Step Down
- Provided medical care to patients in varied settings to offer patients best possible care regardless of location.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols, ensuring a safe environment for patients and colleagues alike.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, including central line placements, lumbar punctures, and thoracenteses.
- Elevated patient trust by establishing strong rapport and effectively addressing concerns related to their care plans or overall health status.
Registered Nurse
Grand Strand Medical Center
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Telemetry Med Surg Unit
- Surgical Step Down Unit/Progressive Care Unit
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex cases.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Nursing
New England Institute of Technology
East Greenwich, RI12.2020
Associates Degree - Nursing
New England Institute of Technology
East Greenwich, RI03.2018
High School Diploma -
RHAM Highschool
Hebron, CT06.2012
Skills
- Tracheostomy care
- Chest tube care
- Central line management
- Foley insertion and management
- Blood draw and sample collection
- Drips (Heparin, Dobutamine, Precedex, Proprofol)
- Patient advocacy
- Works well with interdisciplinary team
- Easily adaptable to changes in work environment
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Medication administration
- Cardiac care
- Medical-surgical nursing
- Hospice care
- Wound care
- Cardiac monitoring
Certification
- ACLS certified, 11/01/24
- BLS certified, 11/01/24
- NIHS Certified, 11/01/24
Timeline
Travel Nurse
Stability Healthcare
01.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Beaufort Memorial Hospital
01.2023 - 01.2024
Travel Nurse
Medical Solutions
01.2021 - 03.2023
Registered Nurse
Grand Strand Medical Center
01.2018 - 01.2021
Associates Degree - Nursing
New England Institute of Technology
Bachelor’s Degree - Nursing
New England Institute of Technology
High School Diploma -
RHAM Highschool
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