Melissa Gamez
San Antonio ,TX
Summary
Caring and compassionate Registered Nurse with over 19 years of experience in offering comprehensive patient care in a variety of care environment. Experience with diverse patient populations and fostering trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Effectively coordinate care with healthcare professionals to provide the best patient outcomes. Proven ability to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle high stress situations. Maintain empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director Of Nursing
BayMark Health Services
San Antonio, TX
01.2023 - Current
- Managed a team of 15 nursing staff to ensure the highest standards of patient care were met
- Developed and implemented nursing policies, procedures, and protocols to ensure patient safety.
- Provided clinical guidance and direction to nursing staff to ensure quality care was provided in a timely manner.
- Oversaw the daily operations of the nursing department including staffing, scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation.
- Conducted performance evaluations for all nursing staff members and made recommendations for improvement when necessary.
- Collaborated with physicians and other health care professionals to ensure optimal patient care
- Developed and maintained a positive and productive work environment
Charge Nurse
Laurel Ridge Treatment Center
San Antonio, TX
12.2018 - 12.2023
- Charge nurse for multiple active-duty military units, civilian units, and children's units.are ranged from substance abuse disorders, dual diagnosis, acute and chronic mental health conditions, and combat and non-combat-related traumas.
- Conducting daily rounds with clinicians to establish treatment plans for each individual patient. Promoting patient-centered care, and facilitating effective communication with the care team.
- Train new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
- Administration of medications and treatment to patients, and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Intensive Care Nurse
Neonatal, University Health System
San Antonio, TX
07.2005 - 12.2018
- Followed all policies, procedures and hospital regulations to ensure compliance and patient safety
- Administered medications and fluids and checked vital signs on critically ill newborns
- Communicated with family members and loved ones to provide information about patient care, treatments and medical options
- Crafted a tailored nursing care plan for each patient and evaluated it daily for effectiveness
- Authorized drug refills and provided detailed prescription information to pharmacies
- Examined patients and dispensed medications as ordered
- Took vital signs of newborns while in NICU
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
San Antonio College
Skills
- Neonatal nursing
- Medical terminology
- Diagnostic procedures
- Physical assessments
- Confidential case documentation
- Program management
- Strategic planning capability
- Disease specialization
- Analytical thinking
- Strong clinical judgment
- Critical care
- Substance abuse nursing
Certification
- State of Texas Nursing license; ACTIVE
- CPR
Timeline
Director Of Nursing
BayMark Health Services
01.2023 - Current
Charge Nurse
Laurel Ridge Treatment Center
12.2018 - 12.2023
Intensive Care Nurse
Neonatal, University Health System
07.2005 - 12.2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
San Antonio College
- State of Texas Nursing license; ACTIVE
- CPR
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