MELISSA GRAY
Brockport,NY
Summary
Patient focused and empathetic Registered Nurse seeking to obtain a position to apply key and advancing nursing skills with proven knowledge to become an exceptional healthcare provider as part of a dynamic team.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Kidney Disease and Dialysis Center
Noyes Memorial Hospital
10.2023 - Current
- Increased company revenue by streamlining processes and implementing cost-saving measures.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
RN, Dialysis
Fortus Group/Berkshire Medical Center
04.2022 - 12.2023
- Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment.
- Explained dialysis procedures and hemodialysis machine operation to patients prior to treatment to ease anxieties.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
- Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts, and catheters to prevent infection.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Acute Dialysis RN
Rochester Regional Health System
02.2022 - 06.2022
- Gained high level of understanding regarding renal function, kidney diseases and conditions, and dialytic treatments.
- Recognized changes in each patient's condition and adjusted dialysis treatments on daily basis.
- Educated patients and families on dialysis side effects.
- Analyzed emergency situations and took prompt action to save lives.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Provided each chronic and acute renal patient with compassionate and dedicated plan of care for treatment.
Charge RN
All Medical Personnel/Rochester Psychiatric Center
10.2021 - 01.2022
- Built rapport with patients to deliver exceptional care.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Strengthened unit care standards and policies with focus on patient safety and dignity.
- Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Charge RN; Clinic Nurse Manager
Fresenius Kidney Care
06.2019 - 12.2021
- Built meaningful relationships with patients and families for optimal care.
- Partnered with support technicians, nursing staff and social workers to coordinate services.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Updated staff on policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with statutory, regulatory and local, state and federal guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
- Direct day-to-day administrative and operational functions for 25 chair- facility, providing guidance and leadership to over 20 employees.
- Fostered excellence by example by "setting pace" and being hands on mentor to clinical staff.
- Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and patients for continued compliance with associated regulations.
Licensed Practical Nurse, Dialysis
Fresenius Kidney Care Dialysis
11.2010 - 05.2019
- Followed directions when mixing dialysate and priming dialyzer with saline or heparinized solutions.
- Inventoried, ordered, and restocked medication and supplies needed for hemodialysis treatment.
- Started and ended reverse osmosis water systems and completed water quality monitoring tests.
- Collaborated with RN's to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
- Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts, and catheters to prevent infection.
Community Living Instructor
Lifetime Assistance INC
04.1998 - 11.2010
- Utilized active listening skills when communicating with clients to better understand concerns and provided reassurance and support.
- New York State certification for medication administration to individuals with developmental disabilities.
- Transcribe medications to MAR per doctor orders
- Assist with ADL's
- Maintain S.C.I.P.R certification
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Roberts Wesleyan College
Rochester, NY12.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Fingerlakes Health College of Nursing
Geneva, NY05.2019
No Degree - Practical Nursing
Genesee Valley School of Practical Nursing
Batavia, NY01.2010
Skills
- Nursing Process
- Maintaining Patient Safety Standards
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Compassionate and Caring
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Delegation and Motivation
- Clear Patient Communication
Timeline
Director of Kidney Disease and Dialysis Center
Noyes Memorial Hospital
10.2023 - Current
RN, Dialysis
Fortus Group/Berkshire Medical Center
04.2022 - 12.2023
Acute Dialysis RN
Rochester Regional Health System
02.2022 - 06.2022
Charge RN
All Medical Personnel/Rochester Psychiatric Center
10.2021 - 01.2022
Charge RN; Clinic Nurse Manager
Fresenius Kidney Care
06.2019 - 12.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse, Dialysis
Fresenius Kidney Care Dialysis
11.2010 - 05.2019
Community Living Instructor
Lifetime Assistance INC
04.1998 - 11.2010
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Roberts Wesleyan College
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Fingerlakes Health College of Nursing
No Degree - Practical Nursing
Genesee Valley School of Practical Nursing
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