Melissa Golden
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
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ED RN
Mass General Hospital
Boston, MA
04.2023 - Current
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
ED RN Travel
Maxim Healthcare
11.2020 - 04.2023
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- 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.
- Ability to learn new skills quick
ED Charge Nurse
Bayfront Health Seven Rivers
Crystal River
09.2018 - 10.2021
- Evaluated staff competencies regularly through performance reviews, identifying areas for growth or additional training opportunities.
- Improved patient flow by efficiently managing staff assignments and delegating tasks.
- Coordinated daily staffing needs while considering budget constraints, reducing overtime expenses without compromising patient care quality.
- Prevented medication errors by implementing strict double-checking policies before administering treatments to patients.
- Managed crises effectively, remaining calm under pressure while coordinating resources and directing appropriate interventions for optimal outcomes.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
St. Petersburg College
Clearwater, FL12.2017
Skills
- Clinical judgment
- Staff Supervision
- Compassion and Empathy
- Discharge Planning
- Medication and IV administration
- Team Coordination
- Patient Assessments
- Strong Clinical Judgment
Certification
BLS
ACLS
PALS
NRP
Timeline
ED RN
Mass General Hospital
04.2023 - Current
ED RN Travel
Maxim Healthcare
11.2020 - 04.2023
ED Charge Nurse
Bayfront Health Seven Rivers
09.2018 - 10.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
St. Petersburg College