Melissa Collavini
Joppa,MD
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse from Medstar Franklin Square Hospital, excelling in patient assessments and medication administration. Demonstrated expertise in infection control and a profound ability to offer compassionate care, significantly enhancing patient satisfaction. Proven mentorship skills, fostering a culture of continuous improvement among new staff. Actively engaged in professional development to implement evidence-based practices.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Medstar Franklin Square Hospital
09.2023 - 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.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Harford Community College
Bel Air, MD05.2023
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Infection control measures
- Compassion and Empathy
- IV setup
- Intravenous therapy
- Tracheostomy Care
- Performing EKGs
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Intake and discharge
Certification
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
Work Availability
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Timeline
Registered Nurse
Medstar Franklin Square Hospital
09.2023 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Harford Community College
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
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