Melissa Charles
Summary
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
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Jamaica Hospital Medical Center
11.2011 - 10.2023
- Develop comprehensive and current plans of care which include physical needs, patient, patient teaching, and discharge planning and psychosocial/spiritual needs.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assumes charge responsibilities as delegated by Nurse/Manager designee.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Daily and as needed assessment and performance of Trach Care.
- Daily and as needed assessment and completion of wound care.
- Prevented spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Cliffside Nursing Home
01.2011 - 06.2016
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Daily and as needed assessment and performance of Trach Care and Wound Care.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Medgar Evers College of The City University of New York
Brooklyn, NY06.2019
License Practical Nurse - Nursing
Medgar Evers College of The City University of New York
Brooklyn, NY06.2010
High School Diploma -
Campus Magnet High School
Queens, NY06.1998
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient Assessments
- Feeding Assistance
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Vitals monitoring
- Health screening
- Patient education and counseling
- Breastfeeding education
- Hospice Care
- Wound Care
- Postpartum Care
Certification
Basic Life Support Certification Exp 05/2025
IV Certification Completion 03/02/2024
Malpractice Insurance 03/08/2024
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Jamaica Hospital Medical Center
11.2011 - 10.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
Cliffside Nursing Home
01.2011 - 06.2016
Associate of Science - Nursing
Medgar Evers College of The City University of New York
License Practical Nurse - Nursing
Medgar Evers College of The City University of New York
High School Diploma -
Campus Magnet High School