Melissa Dennis
Kettering,OH
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience in postpartum and antepartum care. Skilled in assessing patients, documenting in Epic, administering medications, and monitoring vital signs. Strong communicator with a proven ability to collaborate with physicians, nurses, and families to support safe discharge and positive outcomes.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Kettering Health Washington Township
Washington Township, OH
07.2022 - Current
- Provided bedside care for postpartum patients, focusing on mothers and newborns to ensure comfort and recovery.
- Monitored vital signs and communicated condition changes to clinical teams to facilitate timely interventions.
- Assessed patient conditions and documented findings in electronic health records to maintain accurate and up-to-date patient information.
- Administer medications and monitored responses per physician orders.
- Utilize critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans, discharge, and home care.
Physician Assistant
Octapharma Plasma Center
Dayton , OH
01.2022 - 07.2022
- Reviewed vital signs and laboratory values before approving donor participation.
- Evaluated donor eligibility through medical history review and physical assessments.
- Collaborated with physicians to address donor concerns and eligibility questions.
- Enforced infection control practices across plasma collection and treatment areas.
- Educated donors on health requirements, hydration, and post-donation care.
Registered Nurse
Miami Valley Hospital
Dayton, OH
01.2011 - 01.2022
- Assessed patient conditions and documented findings in electronic health records.
- Tracked vital signs and reported condition changes to clinical teams.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Delivered bedside care for patients in both antepartum and postpartum settings.
- Prepared patients for procedures and supported recovery needs.
- Coordinated care plans with physicians, therapists, and nursing staff.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans, discharge, and home care.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Wright State University
Dayton, OH05-2013
Associate of Science - Nursing
Sinclair Community College
Dayton, OH11-2010
Skills
- Medication administration
- Electronic health records
- Vital sign monitoring
- Patient assessment
- Postpartum care
- Antepartum care
- Care coordination
- Discharge planning
- Critical thinking
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Communication
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Kettering Health Washington Township
07.2022 - Current
Physician Assistant
Octapharma Plasma Center
01.2022 - 07.2022
Registered Nurse
Miami Valley Hospital
01.2011 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Wright State University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Sinclair Community College