Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Clinical Rotation Experience
Certification
Volunteer Experience
Timeline
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MELISSA FELIX

Lowell,MA

Summary

LPN with 11 years of dedicated experience in healthcare, bringing a wealth of knowledge in direct care, mental health, and clinical settings. Enthusiastically employs a blend of practical nursing skills, behavioral management strategies, and a patient-centered approach to foster innovation and excellence in healthcare delivery. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team, leveraging extensive expertise in addiction, ADLs, and clinical rotations to enhance patient care and outcomes.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Developmental Service Worker

HOGAN REGIONAL CENTER/NORTHEAST RESIDENTIAL SERVICES
DANVERS , MA
2013.01 - Current
  • Working closely with developmentally delayed individuals in an institutionalized setting as well as the group home setting
  • Helping with medical appointments, community activities, home care, ADLs, and meeting their individual goals.

Direct Care Worker

STAFFLINK/ARBOR ASSOCIATES
NORTH ANDOVER , MA
2012.12 - Current
  • Working with acting out adolescents, mental health individuals, people in recovery, and the developmentally delayed.

Education

LPN -

GREATER LOWELL TECHNICAL SCHOOL PRACTICAL NURSING SCHOOL
2024-06

BS in Psychology -

SALEM STATE UNIVERSITY
2012-05

Skills

Clinical Rotation Experience

LPN CLINICAL HOURS AT D’YOUVILLE DCAT UNIT (Aug 2023-Oct 2023)

- Performed head-to-toe assessment of assigned patients with various medical diagnoses.

- Measured vital signs and completed nursing diagnoses and evaluation documentation.

- Advocated for patient’s rights and privacy.

- Follow patient’s plan of care to understand and provide a holistic treatment.

- Performed medication passes under the supervision of clinical instructor.

- Performed direct personal care.

LPN CLINICAL HOURS AT PALM CENTER (Oct 2023-Dec 2023)

-Performed focus assessments based on patient’s current diagnosis

- Advocated for patients and reported concerns to the nurses or supervisors on duty.

LPN CLINICAL HOURS AT LOWELL GENERAL HOSPITAL (Dec 2023-April 2024)

- Tested blood glucose and administered insulin.

- Administered medications following all medication administration guidelines to ensure patient safety.

- Observed patients and reported concerns to the staff nurse and or physician.

- Created patient education plan based on patient learning needs.

Certification

  • MA Driver’s License
  • MAP (Medication Administration Program)
  • PABC (The Proactive Approaches of Behavioral Challenges)
  • CPR/First Aid/AED
  • Fire Safety

Volunteer Experience

HAITIAN LAWRENCE CHURCH OF GOD, LAWRENCE, MA, Youth Counselor and Church/Choir Secretary, 01/2005 - Present, Work closely with youth president and vice president building connections and helping to maintain strength among the youth. Provide connections to those who offer spiritual and emotional practical support. Handle finances and expenses for the church/choir

Timeline

Developmental Service Worker

HOGAN REGIONAL CENTER/NORTHEAST RESIDENTIAL SERVICES
2013.01 - Current

Direct Care Worker

STAFFLINK/ARBOR ASSOCIATES
2012.12 - Current

LPN -

GREATER LOWELL TECHNICAL SCHOOL PRACTICAL NURSING SCHOOL

BS in Psychology -

SALEM STATE UNIVERSITY
  • MA Driver’s License
  • MAP (Medication Administration Program)
  • PABC (The Proactive Approaches of Behavioral Challenges)
  • CPR/First Aid/AED
  • Fire Safety
MELISSA FELIX