Melissa Carter
Redding,CA
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with a proven track record in acute care settings, notably at Nurses Professional Health Care. Skilled in medication and IV administration, patient assessments, and leading teams with a compassionate approach. Enhanced patient outcomes and satisfaction through expert care and efficient emergency response. Holds American Heart Association ACLS and PALS certification. Experience in multi faceted nursing.
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Nurses Professional Health Care
01.2019 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- 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.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Surprise Valley Health Care District
09.2021 - 03.2023
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Reduced patient wait times by efficiently triaging patients based on acuity levels and prioritizing urgent cases.
- Optimized patient flow within the Emergency Department by collaborating with charge nurses in coordinating bed assignments and discharges according to capacity constraints.
- Delivered important IV and venous medications to control symptoms and provide effective treatments.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by delivering compassionate, culturally sensitive care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
- Acted as a resource for colleagues by sharing clinical expertise, participating in educational opportunities, and serving as a preceptor for new nurses joining the Emergency Department team.
Charge Nurse
Shasta Marquis
12.2017 - 01.2019
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
- Championed a positive work culture by recognizing exemplary performance from team members and addressing conflicts promptly when they arose.
- Streamlined nursing workflows for increased efficiency and improved patient outcomes.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Shasta College
Redding05.2007
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Licensed RN
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certificationpa
- Pals
- Emergency Response
- Staff Supervision
- HIPAA Education
- Long-Term Care
- Geriatric Nursing
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse - 18 years
- ACLS License - 07/2024
- PALS License- 07/2024
- BLS License- 07/2024
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Surprise Valley Health Care District
09.2021 - 03.2023
Registered Nurse
Nurses Professional Health Care
01.2019 - Current
Charge Nurse
Shasta Marquis
12.2017 - 01.2019
- Licensed Registered Nurse - 18 years
- ACLS License - 07/2024
- PALS License- 07/2024
- BLS License- 07/2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
Shasta College
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