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Melissa Bennett

Westerville,OH

Summary

Motivated Internship Student working toward Master of Science Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner degree. Hardworking and resourceful individual with great organizational and time management abilities. Committed to developing career path and expanding work experience. Strong knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint along with EPIC and Care Connect.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Interventional Radiology Nurse

OhioHealth
06.2021 - Current
  • Performed effective and efficient patient assessments, anticipating and preparing for potential issues.
  • Interacted with physicians and kept up to date on patient health and issues detected during assessments.
  • Promoted kind, compassionate environment, utilizing active listening and effective communication skills when interacting with patients.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.

Critical Care Registered Nurse

Cleveland Clinic
08.2018 - 06.2021
  • Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering pa catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, and chest tubes.
  • Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
  • Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.

Psychiatric Nursing Assistant

Lake Health
06.2010 - 10.2013
  • Assisted staff members during emergency situations while maintaining professionalism and observational skills.
  • Worked with geriatric psychiatry patients to provide emotional support and closely monitor potentially dangerous changes to behavior.
  • Quickly identified problematic changes in patient behavior and progress by closely monitoring patients and keeping detailed records.
  • Performed intake triage, vitals and assisted patients with mental health screenings.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.

Education

Master of Science - Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Franklin University
Columbus, OH
12.2025

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Ohio University
Athens, OH
12.2021

Associate of Science - Nursing

Cuyahoga Community College
Cleveland, OH
05.2018

Skills

  • Supervision and leadership
  • Task Prioritization
  • Calm Under Pressure
  • Time Management
  • Organizational Skills
  • Decision-Making
  • Dependable and Responsible
  • Active Listening
  • Problem-Solving

Additional Information

From 1999-2000 I worked for Rosenwald Exceptional Learning Center (no longer open) as a teaching assistant for severely emotionally

disabled. From 2005-2006 I worked as a mental health technician at University Behavioral Health Center 2500 Discovery Drive, Orlando, FL. 32826 as well as Lakewood Center 8400 La-Amistad Cove, Fern Park, FL 32730.

Timeline

Interventional Radiology Nurse

OhioHealth
06.2021 - Current

Critical Care Registered Nurse

Cleveland Clinic
08.2018 - 06.2021

Psychiatric Nursing Assistant

Lake Health
06.2010 - 10.2013

Master of Science - Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Franklin University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Ohio University

Associate of Science - Nursing

Cuyahoga Community College

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