Melissa Flaurr
Tallahassee,FL
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Diligent nursing professional with demonstrated success in emergency patient care and various nursing settings with 11 years of experience.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Nurse Coordinator
HCA Florida Capital Hospital
2023.07 - Current
- Mentored and supervised nursing staff, fostering professional growth and development.
- Managed staffing needs by creating schedules, adjusting assignments based on patient acuity levels, and delegating tasks efficiently.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses, from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses entering the critical care field, sharing knowledge and expertise to facilitate successful integration into the team.
- Actively participated in continuing education opportunities to remain current with best practices in the rapidly evolving field of critical care nursing.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
HCA Florida Capital Hospital
2021.11 - 2023.07
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Registered Nurse Infection/Quality Control Nurse
Leon County Sheriff Office
2021.02 - 2021.11
- Maintain current knowledge of Corizon infection control and employee post exposure information.
- Performs surveillance on inmates and staff on an ongoing basis and formulates rates, reports and trends data.
- Reports communicable diseases to health department as required by State law.
- Provide inmate education regarding infectious diseases and provide pre and post HIV counseling to inmates.
Clinical Charge Registered Nurse
Leon County Sheriff Office
2020.04 - 2021.02
- Mentored junior staff members and provided ongoing professional development opportunities for the entire nursing team.
- Promoted a positive work environment through effective teamwork, open communication, and strong leadership skills.
- Spearheaded efforts to improve patient education materials resulting in increased comprehension of treatment plans among diverse populations.
- Responded to patient emergencies to provide prompt and correct intervention .
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Leon County Sheriff Office
2017.04 - 2020.04
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Performed mental health evaluations when warranted and recommended patients to therapists.
- Created and implemented care plans for prisoners suffering from chronic conditions.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Florida State University
2018.08 - 2019.01
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Wakulla Correctional Institution
2017.03 - 2019.04
- Conducted ongoing evaluations of inmate needs, adjusting care plans accordingly for improved health outcomes.
- Promoted a safe environment by adhering to infection control protocols, reducing the spread of communicable diseases within the facility.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Taylor Correctional Institution
2015.03 - 2017.04
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Marshall Health and Rehabilitation
2013.08 - 2015.03
- Assisted residents with daily living activities, promoting their independence and wellbeing.
- Provided emotional support to residents and their families, establishing trust and maintaining open lines of communication.
- Managed complex medical conditions such as dementia, diabetes, Parkinson''s disease, and cardiovascular disorders among elderly residents within the facility.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through close monitoring of patients and timely intervention in case of complications.
Education
Registered Nurse, ASN -
KEISER UNIVERSITY
Tallahassee, FL05.2020
Licensed Practical Nurse -
NORTH FLORIDA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Madison, FL07.2013
Patient Care Technician -
NORTH FLORIDA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Madison, FL12.2007
General Diploma -
MADISON COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
Madison, FL05.2007
Skills
- ACLS
- PALS
- BLS
References
- Delandria Julmisted, Registered Nurse/Coworker, (850)-284-6095
- Tracy Blue, Registered Nurse/Nurse Manager (850)-408-0434
- Nicole Ferree, HSA/Registered Nurse, (317)607-0707
Timeline
Clinical Nurse Coordinator
HCA Florida Capital Hospital
2023.07 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
HCA Florida Capital Hospital
2021.11 - 2023.07
Registered Nurse Infection/Quality Control Nurse
Leon County Sheriff Office
2021.02 - 2021.11
Clinical Charge Registered Nurse
Leon County Sheriff Office
2020.04 - 2021.02
Licensed Practical Nurse
Florida State University
2018.08 - 2019.01
Licensed Practical Nurse
Leon County Sheriff Office
2017.04 - 2020.04
Licensed Practical Nurse
Wakulla Correctional Institution
2017.03 - 2019.04
Licensed Practical Nurse
Taylor Correctional Institution
2015.03 - 2017.04
Licensed Practical Nurse
Marshall Health and Rehabilitation
2013.08 - 2015.03
Registered Nurse, ASN -
KEISER UNIVERSITY
Licensed Practical Nurse -
NORTH FLORIDA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Patient Care Technician -
NORTH FLORIDA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
General Diploma -
MADISON COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
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