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Melissa Drinkard

Dacula,GA

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude, and excellent customer service.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (Full-time)

Mosaic Georgia
07.2022 - Current
  • Maintained open and neutral position to expedite communication with victims.
  • Collaborated with law enforcement and district attorneys, to improve services for sexual assault victims.
  • Empathetically communicated with victims to facilitate collection of evidence and employ treatments.

Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (Contract)

LiveSafe Resources
04.2022 - 08.2022
  • Assess, document, and collect evidence from patients who are victims of sexual assault while maintaining upmost respect and dignity.

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

WellStar Kennestone Regional Medical Center
06.2015 - 01.2022
  • Emergency Department staff nurse responsible for a wide variety of patient care during medical, traumatic, and psychological emergencies.
  • Collaboration and prioritization along with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.

ER Technician

WellStar Kennestone Regional Medical Center
01.2014 - 06.2015
  • ER technician responsible for assisting and anticipating needs of nurses, doctors, and patients.
  • Assisted with resuscitation, CPR, and emergency airway procedures.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Columbus State University
05.2024

Associate of Science - Nursing

Georgia Perimeter College
12.2015

Skills

  • Team Coordination
  • Patient Assessments
  • Patient and Family Advocacy
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Follow-Up Calls
  • Strong Clinical Judgment
  • EMR Systems
  • Individualized Treatment Plans
  • Complex Problem-Solving

Accomplishments

    SANE-A Certification

    SANE-P Certification

    BLS for Healthcare providers

Additional Information

  • LICENSES: Registered Nurse(RN) #RN248173

Timeline

Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (Full-time)

Mosaic Georgia
07.2022 - Current

Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (Contract)

LiveSafe Resources
04.2022 - 08.2022

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

WellStar Kennestone Regional Medical Center
06.2015 - 01.2022

ER Technician

WellStar Kennestone Regional Medical Center
01.2014 - 06.2015

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Columbus State University

Associate of Science - Nursing

Georgia Perimeter College

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