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Melissa Gainer

Stow,Ohio

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) 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. Seeking full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Triage RN

Cleveland Clinic Pulmonary
10.2020 - Current
  • Administers medication and treatments to specific patient population as ordered
  • Assesses educational needs of patients and significant others considering cultural needs and other special concerns
  • Provides teaching and educational material to the patient and/or significant other
  • Documents patient and family understanding of teaching
  • Delegates appropriate components of nursing care to other members of the care team within guidelines of the Ohio Board of Nursing
  • Participates in unit based Shared Governance, continuous improvement activities and quality initiatives
  • Provides professional nursing care to specific patient population
  • Collaborates with members of the interdisciplinary team to ensure smooth and effective transitions of care where applicable
  • Triages and documents patient phone calls and My Chart messages
  • Informs provider of advice and/or education provided to the patient/family
  • Utilizes the nursing process to complete & document patient assessments, develop and implement a plan of care and evaluate patient's response.

RN

Cleveland Clinic Akron General Labor And Delivery
02.2018 - 10.2020
  • Improved patient care by providing compassionate and comprehensive nursing support on a busy hospital floor.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by delivering personalized care plans tailored to individual needs.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.

RN

Cleveland Clinic Akron General- Perinatal
09.2016 - 02.2018
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
  • Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Akron
Akron, OH
05.2016

Skills

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  • Basic Life Support
  • Compassion and Empathy
  • Critical Thinking
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Time Management
  • Conflict Resolution

Activities

  • Champion the National Nurse's Cereal Drive for the south region pulmonary offices, increasing the success of this drive from 550 boxes donated in 2021 to more than 28,800 boxes donated in 2023.
  • Initiate and plan all office celebrations to increase office moral
  • Currently scheduled to test for Ambulatory Care Certification

Timeline

Triage RN

Cleveland Clinic Pulmonary
10.2020 - Current

RN

Cleveland Clinic Akron General Labor And Delivery
02.2018 - 10.2020

RN

Cleveland Clinic Akron General- Perinatal
09.2016 - 02.2018

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Akron
Melissa Gainer