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Melissa Gerdes

Des Moines

Summary

Dedicated nursing professional with extensive experience in the NICU and Ambulatory Care Unit. Proven leadership as a charge nurse and preceptor, enhancing patient care through effective team collaboration and critical thinking.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Staff RN

Harborview Medical Center
Seattle
01.2007 - Current
  • Oversaw operations in the ambulatory care unit and PACU while working with Rebecca Quay.
  • Provided direct patient care in fast-paced hospital environment.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient management.
  • Administered medications and monitored patient responses effectively.

Lab and Clinical Instructor

Edmonds Community College
09.2014 - 01.2016

Staff RN

Harborview Medical Center
Seattle
06.2007 - 01.2015
  • Provided nursing care in the NICU under the guidance of Larry Healy.
  • Delivered direct patient care in high-acuity settings.
  • Administered medications and monitored patient responses.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams on treatment plans.

Staff LPN

Barnes Jewish Hospital
St. Louis
07.2003 - 06.2007
  • Delivered patient support in neuroscience unit guided by RN CNRN
  • Administered medications and treatments as per physician orders.
  • Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
  • Assisted in wound care and dressing changes for diverse patient needs.

Staff LPN

Decatur Memorial Hospital
Decatur
08.1999 - 07.2003
  • Utilized a team nursing approach on the general med-surg floor under the supervision of Kathy Slevin, RN.
  • Administered medications and treatments per physician orders in a fast-paced hospital environment.
  • Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team promptly.
  • Assisted in patient education regarding health management and post-discharge instructions.

Education

RN ADN - Nursing

Sanford Brown
St. Peters, MO
01-2007

Bachelor's Degree - Business Administration

Robert Morris College
Springfield, IL
01-2001

Licensed Pratical Nurse - Nursing

Decatur School of Practical Nursing
Decatur, IL
01-1999

Skills

  • Medication administration
  • Vital signs assessment
  • Wound management
  • Patient care planning
  • Clinical documentation
  • Electronic health records
  • Critical thinking
  • Time management
  • Team collaboration
  • Patient education

Timeline

Lab and Clinical Instructor

Edmonds Community College
09.2014 - 01.2016

Staff RN

Harborview Medical Center
06.2007 - 01.2015

Staff RN

Harborview Medical Center
01.2007 - Current

Staff LPN

Barnes Jewish Hospital
07.2003 - 06.2007

Staff LPN

Decatur Memorial Hospital
08.1999 - 07.2003

RN ADN - Nursing

Sanford Brown

Bachelor's Degree - Business Administration

Robert Morris College

Licensed Pratical Nurse - Nursing

Decatur School of Practical Nursing
Melissa Gerdes