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Melissa Card

Newaygo,MI

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Kent County Corrections /VitalCore Health
Grand Rapids, MI
01.2016 - Current
  • Created and implemented care plans for prisoners suffering from chronic conditions.
  • Treated variety of illnesses affecting offenders in close quarters.
  • Stabilized prisoners suffering from falls, stab wounds or other injuries prior to hospital transfer.
  • Performed mental health evaluations when warranted and recommended patients to therapists.
  • Complied with all security regulations within prison system and administered care in safest possible environment.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
  • Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.

Registered Nurse , Case Management

Spectrum Health Visiting Nurse Association
Newaygo, MI
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
  • Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
  • Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
  • Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
  • Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Excelsior College
Albany, NY
09.2015

Skills

  • Monitoring Vital Signs
  • Patient Care Assessment
  • Patient Examination
  • Accurate Documentation
  • Preventive Healthcare
  • PICC Lines
  • Immunizations and Vaccinations
  • Withdrawal Symptoms
  • Mental and Physical Assessments

Timeline

Registered Nurse , Case Management

Spectrum Health Visiting Nurse Association
01.2021 - 01.2022

Registered Nurse

Kent County Corrections /VitalCore Health
01.2016 - Current

Associate of Science - Nursing

Excelsior College

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