Melissa Gibson
Knoxville,Tennessee
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.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Knox County Schools
08.2014 - Current
- Assessed student health and identified potential health concerns to provide appropriate care.
- Oversaw health services for school of 500 students and faculty.
- Provided support to students with special needs and disabilities to deliver appropriate care and meet educational needs.
- Administered medication to students as prescribed by physicians to provide necessary treatment and manage health conditions.
- Maintained upkeep on defibrillators, blood pressure monitors and first aid kits to keep resources in working condition for emergencies.
- Served as liaison between families, school personnel, and other healthcare providers on behalf of students.
- Screened for infectious diseases to help prevent spreading within school community.
- Implemented emergency protocols in medical emergencies to promote safety for students and staff.
Registered Nurse Level 3, NICU
East Tennessee Children's Hospital
05.2012 - 08.2014
- 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.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Walters State Community College
Morristown, TN12.2012
Skills
- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
- Patient Admission
- Seizure Disorders
- Pediatric Medication Side Effect Knowledge
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Knox County Schools
08.2014 - Current
Registered Nurse Level 3, NICU
East Tennessee Children's Hospital
05.2012 - 08.2014
Associate of Science - Nursing
Walters State Community College
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