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Melissa Factoran

Melissa Factoran

Lathrop,CA

Summary

Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Sutter Health, specializing in labor and delivery and oncology. Proven ability to utilize critical thinking and strong clinical judgment to enhance patient outcomes. Skilled in electronic fetal heart rate interpretation and providing compassionate emotional support, fostering trust and collaboration with patients and families during challenging times.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery

Sutter Health Eden Medical Center
05.2023 - Current
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Exhibited strong critical thinking skills in responding to emergencies such as postpartum hemorrhage, neonatal resuscitation, preeclampsia, and fetal distress while collaborating with the healthcare team to provide prompt interventions and stabilize patients' conditions.
  • Assisted physicians in performing various procedures such as epidurals, cesarean sections, vacuum-assisted deliveries, and forceps deliveries for optimal patient outcomes.
  • Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.

Registered Nurse Case Manager

Welbe Health
10.2022 - 04.2023
  • Evaluated patient progress and adjusted care plans accordingly, ensuring continuity of care across all healthcare settings.
  • Provided education and support to patients and families, empowering them to make informed decisions regarding their healthcare needs.
  • Streamlined care coordination processes to reduce hospital readmissions and emergency department visits.
  • Enhanced interdisciplinary team communication through regular case conferences, promoting effective collaboration for optimal patient care.

Oncology Infusion Registered Nurse

Sutter Health Palo Alto Medical Foundation
11.2020 - 09.2022
  • Educated patients and families about cancer treatments, side effects, and self-care strategies, empowering them to make informed decisions.
  • Managed complex medication regimens while monitoring for potential drug interactions or adverse reactions, mitigating risks associated with cancer treatments.
  • Developed trusting relationships with patients through active listening skills and empathetic communication style, fostering a supportive environment during challenging times in their lives.
  • Provided individualized patient education on chemotherapy medications, infusion procedures, and side-effect management strategies to promote self-advocacy and coping skills.

Allergy and Asthma Registered Nurse

Sutter Health Palo Alto Medical Foundation
06.2019 - 11.2020
  • Applied environmental and food allergy skin tests.
  • Performed food and drug challenges on both adult and pediatric patients.
  • Administer immunotherapy injections.
  • Performed patch testing.

Licensed Vocational Nurse

The Allergy and Asthma Clinic
02.2016 - 06.2019

Education

Associates Degree In Nursing - Registered Nursing

Unitek College
Fremont, CA
10.2017

Associates Degree In Vocational Nursing - Licensed Vocational Nurse

Unitek College
San Jose, CA
08.2015

Skills

  • Electronic fetal heart rate interpretation
  • Obstetric emergency response
  • Newborn care
  • IV insertion
  • Emotional support
  • Postpartum care
  • Fetal monitoring
  • Labor support
  • Neonatal resuscitation (NRP)
  • Medication and IV administration
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)
  • Critical thinking
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Attention to detail

Certification

BLS

ACLS

NRP

ADVANCED EFM

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery

Sutter Health Eden Medical Center
05.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse Case Manager

Welbe Health
10.2022 - 04.2023

Oncology Infusion Registered Nurse

Sutter Health Palo Alto Medical Foundation
11.2020 - 09.2022

Allergy and Asthma Registered Nurse

Sutter Health Palo Alto Medical Foundation
06.2019 - 11.2020

Licensed Vocational Nurse

The Allergy and Asthma Clinic
02.2016 - 06.2019

Associates Degree In Nursing - Registered Nursing

Unitek College

Associates Degree In Vocational Nursing - Licensed Vocational Nurse

Unitek College

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