Melissa Coronado
Registered Nurse
Amarillo,Texas
Summary
- Patient Care
- Assessments
- Medication Administration
- Phlebotomy
- IV Management
- Vitals
- HIPAA Compliance
- Bi-lingual
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Nurse Supervisor
Tyson
10.2021 - Current
- Demonstrated adaptability under pressure by effectively managing emergency situations and making critical decisions.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Actively participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date with the latest nursing practices and standards.
- Delegated tasks appropriately among team members according to their skill sets ensuring efficient workflow.
- Educate and counsel to patient regarding the medical procedures, treatment and medications
- Evaluated patient progress against treatment goals regularly, adjusting interventions accordingly to promote optimal outcomes.
- Supervised staff of 30
Area RN
Daybreak Community Options
12.2020 - 10.2021
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Served as a liaison between physicians and patients'' families to facilitate clear communication regarding treatment options and progress updates.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Managed 50 non-licensed staff, 4 licensed staff and managed approximately 30 incoming calls, emails and faxes per day
RN Charge Nurse - PRN
Sunrise Canyon
09.2018 - 12.2020
- Responsible for the assessment, analysis, and checkups of the patients experiencing behavioral problems
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Assessed patient conditions promptly upon admission to determine appropriate interventions and prioritize care needs.
- Managed approximately 30 incoming calls, emails, and faxes per day
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
RN Shift Supervisor
Lubbock State Supported Living Center
08.2018 - 12.2020
- Managed patient caseloads effectively, ensuring timely interventions and thorough follow-ups to mitigate potential complications.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Delivered successful training to more than 50 employees during tenure, educating on successful work processes and productivity strategies.
RN Charge Nurse
Center for Healthcare Services
08.2019 - 12.2020
- Crisis intakes, telemedicine and magistrates’ warrants.
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families.
- Managed approximately 30 incoming calls, emails, and faxes per day
RN
Northwest Texas Health Care Systems
03.2018 - 08.2018
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- 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.
LVN
Texas tech Health Science University
11.2013 - 02.2018
- Administered medications accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring proper treatment for various conditions in a correctional setting.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patients regularly, swiftly identifying any changes in condition and addressing concerns promptly.
- Demonstrated strong clinical judgment by assessing symptoms quickly and prioritizing appropriate interventions accordingly.
LVN
Hendrick’s Hospital
04.2013 - 11.2013
- Administered medications accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring proper treatment for various conditions in a correctional setting.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patients regularly, swiftly identifying any changes in condition and addressing concerns promptly.
- Demonstrated strong clinical judgment by assessing symptoms quickly and prioritizing appropriate interventions accordingly.
LVN/Security Officer III
Abilene state supported living center
05.2010 - 04.2013
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Managed patient caseloads effectively, ensuring timely interventions and thorough follow-ups to mitigate potential complications.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs
Correctional Officer
Eden Detention Center
08.2008 - 04.2010
- Provide safety and security for the facility and document security checks for accountability and secured areas
- Monitors offender’s behaviors and actions, implementing corrective actions using de-escalation techniques
- Supervising 3600 offenders, performing cell searches, and removing altered state property and contraband.
88-M
ARMY
02.2002 - 07.2008
- Mechanics and transportation of military vehicles, tanks and trucks.
Disease Intervention Specialist
Public Health Department
03.1998 - 02.2002
- Counseled patients on preventative and medical treatment of communicable diseases
- Performed HIV/STD counseling, performed educational presentations, and referred patient's to case management services
- Performed field investigations and interrogated patients about their sexual and drug history.
- Managed approximately 30 incoming calls, emails, and faxes per day
Education
Master of Science - Health Informatics
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ07.2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Texas A&M University
Canyon, TX01.2018
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, Texas01.2005
Vocational license - Licensed Vocational Nurse
Texas State Technical College
Sweetwater01.2003
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Amarillo College
Amarillo, TX01.2001
Skills
- Clinical judgment
- Documentation accuracy
- Health Promotion
- Quality Improvement
- Direct Patient Care
- Infection control measures
- Team Coordination
- Wound Care
- Nursing staff leadership
- Precepting
- Staff Supervision
- FLUENT IN Spanish
Certification
- First Aid, CPR and AED certifications, American Red Cross- 2000 to present
- BLS- 2013 to present
- ACLS- 2022 to present
- CAOHC Certified
Clinicalinternship
- West Texas A&M University, Canyon, Texas, 276
- Texas State Technical College, Sweetwater, Texas, 83
References
- Sylvia Benavidez, State of Texas Parole and Pardons, 812 Ave I, Hereford, Texas, 79045, Administrative, 806-341-2134
- Jennifer Carreon, NWTH J.O. Wyatt, 1411 Amarillo Blvd E., Amarillo, Texas, 79107, Nurse Practitioner, 1-806-420-9145
- Priscella Correa, West Texas A&M University, WTAMU Box 60001, Canyon, Texas, 79016, Professor, 806-382-3562
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Accomplishments
- Quality Assurance - Ensured and enforced medical office compliance with HIPAA, OSHA and CLIA regulations for maximum quality and control.
- Training - Trained team of staff nurses in medical office procedures to ensure consistent quality of care.
- Supervision - Headed onboarding process for new nursing staff.
- Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
- Charting - Developed and organized 300+ charts for all new and current patients, routinely updating information for physician reference.
- Research - Completed group study focused on patient comfort, costs and test results, which resulted in increased patient satisfaction.
Timeline
Senior Nurse Supervisor
Tyson
10.2021 - Current
Area RN
Daybreak Community Options
12.2020 - 10.2021
RN Charge Nurse
Center for Healthcare Services
08.2019 - 12.2020
RN Charge Nurse - PRN
Sunrise Canyon
09.2018 - 12.2020
RN Shift Supervisor
Lubbock State Supported Living Center
08.2018 - 12.2020
RN
Northwest Texas Health Care Systems
03.2018 - 08.2018
LVN
Texas tech Health Science University
11.2013 - 02.2018
LVN
Hendrick’s Hospital
04.2013 - 11.2013
LVN/Security Officer III
Abilene state supported living center
05.2010 - 04.2013
Correctional Officer
Eden Detention Center
08.2008 - 04.2010
88-M
ARMY
02.2002 - 07.2008
Disease Intervention Specialist
Public Health Department
03.1998 - 02.2002
Master of Science - Health Informatics
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Texas A&M University
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
University of Texas At Arlington
Vocational license - Licensed Vocational Nurse
Texas State Technical College
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Amarillo College
- First Aid, CPR and AED certifications, American Red Cross- 2000 to present
- BLS- 2013 to present
- ACLS- 2022 to present
- CAOHC Certified
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