Melissa Downey
Gilbertown,AL
Summary
Compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with experience in delivering patient-focused care and maintaining a safe and efficient healthcare environment. Skilled in monitoring patient conditions, administering medications, and collaborating with healthcare teams to promote patient well-being. Demonstrated ability to improve processes in fast-paced settings, leading to enhanced patient satisfaction and workflow efficiency.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN
Precision Healthcare Agency
Flowood, MS
11.2020 - Current
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
- Provided direct physical and emotional support to patients and their families.
- Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring and others.
- Maintained accurate medical records of each patient's health condition.
- Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
- Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behavior, reported findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.
- Instructed patients and their families about disease prevention, proper nutrition, medication management and other health related topics.
LPN
Bedford Care of Marion
Marion, MS
11.2023 - 12.2024
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
- Provided direct physical and emotional support to patients and their families.
- Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring and others.
- Maintained accurate medical records of each patient's health condition.
- Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
- Managed inventory levels of medical supplies within the unit ensuring adequate stock is always available.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
LPN Charge Nurse
Green County Health and Rehabilitation
Leakesville, MS
04.2024 - 06.2024
- Assessed patients' health conditions and monitored changes in their condition.
- Provided patient care plans, treatments, and medications according to physicians' orders.
- Maintained accurate medical records and updated them regularly.
- Supervised the activities of other nursing staff members and provided guidance when necessary.
- Ensured all safety protocols were followed during patient care.
- Performed routine checks on equipment used for patient care.
- Communicated effectively with patients, families, colleagues, and other healthcare professionals.
- Identified potential problems or risks that could affect patient outcomes.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations as needed.
- Monitored medication administration for accuracy, compliance, and effectiveness of treatment plan.
- Evaluated patient responses to treatments and interventions and documented progress notes accordingly.
- Carried out physician orders accurately while adhering to hospital policies and procedures.
- Assisted in developing policies related to infection control practices.
- Participated in creating a safe environment by following fire safety regulations.
- Promoted positive relationships between patients, families, visitors, physicians, nurses, volunteers.
- Educated patients about their diagnoses and treatments while providing emotional support.
- Assisted physicians and nurses with special procedures.
- Collaborated with supervisor to prepare nursing assessment summaries and health care plans.
- Administered medications in accordance with policies and legal limitations.
- Documented adverse patient reactions to medications and reported findings to supervisors.
- Observed and reported changes in condition of patients and signs and symptoms of deviations from normal health status.
- Delivered emotional, psychological and spiritual support to patients and families to promote compassionate environment.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
- Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
- Measured and recorded patient height, weight and other vital signs.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Collected blood, urine or sputum from patients to perform routine laboratory tests.
- Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
- Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
- Answered patients' calls to determine how to assist.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
LPN
Lakeside Living Center
Quitman, MS
08.2019 - 07.2021
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain, and optimize patient outcomes.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Managed patient records, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
Education
Practical Nursing
Meridian Community College
Meridian, MS12-2011
Prehospital Care And Emergency Service
Alabama Southern Community College
Monroeville, AL01-2001
High School Diploma -
Thomasville High School
Thomasville, AL05-1996
Skills
- Medical Documentation
- Cardiac Care
- Pediatric nursing
- Nursing Ethics
- Palliative Care
- Behavioral Health
- Compassionate Care
- Diabetes management
- Vital signs monitoring
- Hospice Care
- Catheter Care
- Clinical Documentation
- Samples collection
- Family Communication
- Wound Care
- Emergency Response
- Empathetic and compassionate
- Breathing Treatments
- Educating families
- Behavioral assessment
- Documenting incidents
- Preventive Care
- Writing reports
Certification
- First Aid, CPR, and AED Certification - American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Mississippi Board of Nursing.
- IV Therapy and Blood Withdrawal Certification- Various state-approved providers or boards.
Timeline
LPN Charge Nurse
Green County Health and Rehabilitation
04.2024 - 06.2024
LPN
Bedford Care of Marion
11.2023 - 12.2024
LPN
Precision Healthcare Agency
11.2020 - Current
LPN
Lakeside Living Center
08.2019 - 07.2021
Practical Nursing
Meridian Community College
Prehospital Care And Emergency Service
Alabama Southern Community College
High School Diploma -
Thomasville High School
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