Melissa Ferdig
Summary
I consider myself a goal-oriented and ambitious Registered Nurse with over 7 years of diverse experience in acute care, hospice, and case management. I am seeking a new opportunity to apply my clinical expertise and leadership skills in a setting that fosters continued growth and development. Throughout my career, I have been recognized for my professionalism, compassion, and dedication to high standards of care. Colleagues describe me as motivated, knowledgeable, and eager to learn. I take pride in my work ethic and ability to collaborate as a team player. I am committed to excellence in all aspects of nursing practice.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
McLaren Health Management Group
01.2021 - Current
- Establish hospice care services for a diverse patient population.
- Recognize and understand the specific stages of the dying process and provide comfort-based care during vulnerable times.
- Educate family members and caregivers on various ways to manage a patient's pain, medication regimens/side effects, how to provide care to end of life patients and the stages of the end of life process.
- Assess and triage patients and families via telephone and in-person.
- Develop and implement an individualized care plan for each hospice patient.
- Collaborate with team members during interdisciplinary group meetings to assess, implement, evaluate and coordinate a patient's plan of care.
- Partner with physicians, social workers, activity therapists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and document patient interactions and interventions in electronic medical record systems.
- Coordinate and provide care that is safe, efficient and patient centered.
- Refer clients to appropriate team members, community agencies and organizations to meet treatment needs.
- Develop and implement plans of care, including safety plans, for patients at risk of harm to provide protection.
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to determine timely delivery of services.
- Establish and maintain successful relationships with patients, families and physicians by utilizing exemplary communication and active listening skills.
- Communicate with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Registered Nurse, ICU
McLaren Port Huron Hospital
06.2019 - 01.2021
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitor responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management.
- Collaborated with physicians and other members of the healthcare team to provide high-quality nursing care.
- Administered, titrated, and monitored multiple intravenous drips for critically ill patients.
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult and geriatric ICU patients.
- Provided end-of-life care to terminally ill patients.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws.
- Charge nurse role.
- Educated patients and families and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
- Adhered to best practices and standards of care.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
McLaren Port Huron Hospital
05.2018 - 06.2019
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharging support to provide comprehensive care to over seven patients daily.
- Collaborated with all members of the healthcare team, including physicians, to provide high quality health care.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management.
- Charge nurse role.
- Adhered to highest standards of care and best nursing practice.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL12.2020
Associate Degree in Applied Arts And Science - Nursing
St. Clair County Community College
Port Huron, MI05.2018
Certification
- Current Michigan licensure with State Board of Nurse Examiners: License No. 4704344139
- BLS Certification
Timeline
Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager
McLaren Health Management Group
01.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse, ICU
McLaren Port Huron Hospital
06.2019 - 01.2021
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
McLaren Port Huron Hospital
05.2018 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Associate Degree in Applied Arts And Science - Nursing
St. Clair County Community College
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