Melissa Davila
Ansonia,CT
Summary
License Practical Nurse with 15 years of experience providing direct patient care in a range of healthcare settings. Committed to providing high quality, compassionate care. Skilled in medication administration, vaccination, patient assessment, and medical record keeping.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pediatric LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Southwest Community Health Center
05.2022 - Current
- Patient intake and vitals
- Triaging calls
- In office testing such as FLU, COVID, RSV, strep, hemoglobin, lead, urinalysis, pregnancy, and glucose
- Immunizations and med administration
- State vaccine monitoring
- Nursing visits and patient teaching
LPN (Charge Floor Nurse)
Apple Rehab Hewitt
04.2020 - Current
- Responsible for medication administration, injections, and treatments
- Document appropriately for resident change in condition, falls, and adverse effects of medication
- Update physicians with changes in orders and update MAR in a timely fashion
Program Nurse/ Clinical Admissions Coordinator
Sunset Shores of Milford
10.2021 - 05.2022
- Initial and continuing assessment of each participant in the program
- Notifying care managers of any changes in client's status
- Maintaining appropriate safety and infection procedures for clients and staff
- Provides health education and counseling to the participants and family
- Administer medication, pre-pour medication, administer insulin and vitamin B12 injections, and accu-checks
- Admissions coordinator-schedule tours and intakes
- Faxing MD orders
- Transportation Coordinator-complete applications for GBT/VTD
- In-service Coordinator
- Scheduler
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse/ Clinical Lead)
Stamford Health Medical Group (Primary Care/GYN)
11.2017 - 10.2021
- Enter patient information into EMR
- Lead personal on state vaccines, ordering, and compliance
- Administer immunizations and Depo injections
- Ordering vaccines
- Entering vaccine information and administration code
- Performing in office vital signs, EKG, eye testing, urinalysis, Strep A, and Flu testing
- Hemoglobin and blood sugar testing
- Assisting with Colposcopy, Pap smears, and labeling specimens
- Nursing visits and patient teaching
- (Diabetes, Colonoscopy, Self-injections, and vaccines.)
- Speaking with patients and families regarding test results or concerns
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
St. Vincent's Medical Group
01.2015 - 12.2017
- Administer immunization and entering vaccine information along with administration code
- Performing in office vital signs, EKG, eye testing, urinalysis, Strep A, and Flu testing
- Hemoglobin and blood sugar testing
- Assist with office procedures such as pap smears, sebaceous cyst removal, joint injections, and Cerumen removal
- Enter patient information into computer data base
- Speaking with insurance companies for prior authorizations for medications
License Practical Nurse
Primary Care Medical
01.2015 - 12.2015
- Triaging patient calls
- Performing in office vital signs, EKG, eye testing, urinalysis, Strep A, and Flu testing
- Administer immunization and dispense medication
- Log medication and monitor medical supplies
- Enter patient information into computer data base
- Educate patient on medication, test results, and treatments as instructed by physician
License Practical Nurse
Carriage Green of Milford
01.2012 - 12.2014
- Responsible for medication administration, injections, and treatments to residents on the traditional side and harbor unit (Alzheimer and dementia unit)
- Update physicians order sheet and MAR each mouth for medication rolls, upon returning from doctor appointments and hospital, and changes to orders from physicians
- Ownership of DNR reports, changes and updates, including obtaining physician orders and signatures from residents, families and/or POA
- Report resident incidents in a timely manner to all necessary parties and document appropriately
- Cooperative coworker willing to help others as needed
- Flexible with scheduling and changes that happen within the community throughout the day
License Practical Nurse
Maefair Health Care Center
01.2010 - 12.2012
- Responsible for medication administration, injections, and treatments
- Documented appropriately for resident change in condition, fall and adverse effects of medication
- Provided supervision and behavioral/emotional support for those with dementia and Alzheimer's
- Updated physicians with changes in orders and updated MAR in a timely fashion
- Flexible with the needs of the facility and able to adapt to changes from each unit and resident
- Communicated effectively with residents, families, management, and staff
Education
Health Science Associates -
Goodwin University
05.2025
License Practical Nurse
Lincoln Technical Institute
Shelton, CT12.2009
Skills
- Epic
- E-clinical works
- Point Click Care
- Microsoft Excel
- Medication administration
- Vital signs
- Medical documentation
- Pediatric nursing
- EMR / EHR
- Patient triaging
- Pediatric care
- Staff direction and task delegation
Certification
CPR BLS/AED
Timeline
Pediatric LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Southwest Community Health Center
05.2022 - Current
Program Nurse/ Clinical Admissions Coordinator
Sunset Shores of Milford
10.2021 - 05.2022
LPN (Charge Floor Nurse)
Apple Rehab Hewitt
04.2020 - Current
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse/ Clinical Lead)
Stamford Health Medical Group (Primary Care/GYN)
11.2017 - 10.2021
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
St. Vincent's Medical Group
01.2015 - 12.2017
License Practical Nurse
Primary Care Medical
01.2015 - 12.2015
License Practical Nurse
Carriage Green of Milford
01.2012 - 12.2014
License Practical Nurse
Maefair Health Care Center
01.2010 - 12.2012
Health Science Associates -
Goodwin University
License Practical Nurse
Lincoln Technical Institute
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