Melissa Clingerman
8743 Jackson St ,United States
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Cleveland Clinic Hillcrest Hospital, adept in patient care assessment and medication administration. Excelled in monitoring vital signs and providing direct patient care, significantly enhancing recovery processes. Skilled in medical recordkeeping and known for exceptional ability to educate new parents, ensuring a 100% increase in patient satisfaction scores.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Postpartum
Cleveland Clinic Hillcrest Hospital
11.2009 - Current
- Monitored and assessed mother and newborn after delivery to ascertain proper healing and recovery.
- Educated new parents on how to properly care for infants by instructing parents on bottle feeding, bathing, circumcision care and breastfeeding.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Performs duties of charge nurse for postpartum and newborn nursery.
- Cross trained and float to NICU, antepartum, L&D, and Pediatric unit areas as needed.
Registered Nurse, Step Down Unit
Lake West Hospital
11.2008 - 11.2009
- Managed direct patient care of patients including assessments, documentation of care provided, and developing patient specific care plans.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Provide direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Education
Associate Degree In Nursing -
Lakeland Community College
Kirkland, OH05.2008
Skills
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Patient Care Assessment
- Medication Administration
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Direct Patient Care
- IV insertion
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Postpartum
Cleveland Clinic Hillcrest Hospital
11.2009 - Current
Registered Nurse, Step Down Unit
Lake West Hospital
11.2008 - 11.2009
Associate Degree In Nursing -
Lakeland Community College