Melissa Dempe
Shepherdsville,KY
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Norton Healthcare Audubon Hospital, skilled in medication administration and patient assessments. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through evidence-based interventions and compassionate care. Strong clinical judgment and effective communication foster positive patient experiences and support families during critical decisions. Committed to ongoing professional development and high-quality care.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Norton Healthcare Audubon Hospital
06.2021 - 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.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
Registered Nurse
Norton Suburban Hospital
12.2016 - 06.2021
- 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.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana University, Southeast
New Albany, IN06-2025
Nursing
Jefferson Community And Technical College
Louisville, KY05-2016
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Patient assessment
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Infection control measures
- Compassion and empathy
- IV setup
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Patient discharge
- EMR systems
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- EMR / EHR
- High level of autonomy
- Palliative care awareness
Accomplishments
- Training - Trained team of staff nurses in medical office procedures to ensure consistent quality of care.
- Patient Transfer - Safely lifted up to 80 pounds and pushed 300 pounds on wheels.
- Surgical Preparation - Assisted in patient surgery preparation by administering proper medication, monitoring patients' conditions and charting abnormalities.
- Supervised team of 20 staff members.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Norton Healthcare Audubon Hospital
06.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
Norton Suburban Hospital
12.2016 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana University, Southeast
Nursing
Jefferson Community And Technical College
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