Melissa Carroll
Tifton,GA
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at South Georgia Medical Center, excelling in patient advocacy and critical care. Proven expertise in wound management and chronic disease management, enhancing patient outcomes through individualized care plans. Committed to delivering compassionate support while effectively collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal health and safety.
Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
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
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Georgia Home Health Services
03.2017 - Current
- Developed individualized care plans based on patient assessments and interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Educated patients and families on health management, enhancing understanding of treatment protocols.
- Implemented infection control measures, improving patient safety and compliance standards.
- Advocated for patients' needs within the healthcare system, ensuring comprehensive support services were accessed.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Evaluated patient progress regularly, adjusting care plans to meet changing health needs effectively.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Registered Nurse
South Georgia Medical Center, Intensive Care Unit
12.2009 - 03.2018
- Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs to ensure optimal health outcomes.
- Coordinated with healthcare teams to streamline patient transitions between home care services.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Advocated for patients' needs within the healthcare system, ensuring comprehensive support services were accessed.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Registered Nurse
Tift Regional Medical Center Emergency Department
05.2008 - 10.2009
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Education
Associate of Science - Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN)
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
Tifton, GA05-2008
Skills
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Wound care
- Intravenous therapy
- Professional bedside manner
- Family education
- Tracheostomy care
- High level of autonomy
- Chronic disease management
- Case management
- Managing deadlines
- Home health care
- Critical care
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Georgia Home Health Services
03.2017 - Current
Registered Nurse
South Georgia Medical Center, Intensive Care Unit
12.2009 - 03.2018
Registered Nurse
Tift Regional Medical Center Emergency Department
05.2008 - 10.2009
Associate of Science - Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN)
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College