Melissa Cray
Bangor,ME
Summary
Dedicated Charge Licensed Practical Nurse offering two-year background managing nursing staff, delegating assignments and assessing patient conditions. Expertise in progress monitoring, plan implementation and history taking. Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to the attention of physicians. Administered medications to patients and monitored for any negative side effects. Possesses excellent communication and organizational skills. Devoted to service excellence in patient care and patient advocacy.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Charge Licensed Practical Nurse
National Healthcare
8 2022 - Current
- Supervised nursing assistants and unlicensed staff members, ensuring adherence to established policies and procedures for quality care provision.
- Served as mentor and preceptor for newly hired or less experienced staff members, fostering team cohesion and professional growth within the nursing team.
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for improved patient outcomes and streamlined care processes.
- Administered medications to patients and remained vigilant for negative side effects.
- Performed wound care management with meticulous attention to detail, minimizing risk of complications or infections.
- Provided compassionate support to patients and families coping with illness or injury, fostering trust and positive relationships.
LPN Charge Nurse
Cottonwood Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center
04.2022 - 07.2022
- Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
- Served as mentor to new nurses, fostering positive work environment and promoting professional growth.
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, oxygen suppliers and CPAP/BiPAP to effectively manage patient care.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
Patient Access Representative
Centura Health
05.2016 - 07.2021
- Facilitated smooth billing processes by verifying insurance eligibility, obtaining authorizations, and accurately entering claim details into the system.
- Reduced financial loss through diligent monitoring of outstanding balances and proactive collection efforts with patients and insurers.
- Streamlined patient registration processes by implementing efficient data collection methods and reducing wait times.
- Maintained accurate patient records, contributing to a well-organized database for seamless information access across departments.
- Enhanced departmental collaboration by regularly liaising with medical, nursing, and administrative staff on pertinent patient matters.
- Trained new hires on department procedures, policies, and software systems, ensuring consistent quality service delivery from all team members.
Education
Associate of Science - Practical Nursing
Pueblo Community College
Pueblo, CO08.2021
Skills
- Basic Life Support
- Reliability
- Attention to detail
- Time Management
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Workflow Coordination
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Wound Care
- Coaching and Mentoring
Timeline
LPN Charge Nurse
Cottonwood Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center
04.2022 - 07.2022
Patient Access Representative
Centura Health
05.2016 - 07.2021
Charge Licensed Practical Nurse
National Healthcare
8 2022 - Current
Associate of Science - Practical Nursing
Pueblo Community College
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