Melissa Garrett
Demorest,GA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressing 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.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Northeast Georgia Health System
07.2023 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Northeast Georgia Physicians Group
11.2015 - 07.2023
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic testing and procedural support for optimal treatment decisions.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Amedisys Home Health
11.2014 - 11.2015
- Enhanced patient care by performing comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Delivered culturally competent care that respected diverse patient populations'' unique values, beliefs, and traditions.
- Optimized resource utilization through prudent management of medical supplies inventory and equipment maintenance schedules.
- 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.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Medical College GA, Correctional Health
04.2011 - 11.2014
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining accurate documentation of patient data.
- Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork through active participation in unit meetings, performance improvement initiatives, and collaborative problem-solving efforts.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Delivered culturally competent care that respected diverse patient populations'' unique values, beliefs, and traditions.
- Contributed to organizational success by participating in accreditation surveys, quality assurance programs, and ongoing staff education activities.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Dr. James G Hamilton Jr
07.2006 - 04.2011
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in patient's medical records.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Albany State University
Albany, GA05.2023
Diploma - Practical Nursing
North Georgia Technical College
Clarkesville, GA06.2006
Skills
- Chronic Disease Management
- Emergency Response
- Medical Assessment
- Lab Result Interpretation
- Data Collection
- Patient Assessment
- Critical Drip Administration
- Relationship Building
- Patient Discharge
- Team Coordination
- IV Setup
- Telemetry Monitoring
- Patient Monitoring
Certification
- ACLS
- BLS
- Procedural Sedation
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Northeast Georgia Health System
07.2023 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Northeast Georgia Physicians Group
11.2015 - 07.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
Amedisys Home Health
11.2014 - 11.2015
Licensed Practical Nurse
Medical College GA, Correctional Health
04.2011 - 11.2014
Licensed Practical Nurse
Dr. James G Hamilton Jr
07.2006 - 04.2011
Associate of Science - Nursing
Albany State University
Diploma - Practical Nursing
North Georgia Technical College
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