Melissa Greschke
Sterling,IL
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate with excellent communication, prioritization and multitasking abilities with sound judgment and compassionate nature. Background in clinic and hospital environments with year of experience triaging patients.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN
Citadel of Sterling
05.2024 - Current
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction levels through effective communication and empathetic listening skills.
- Accurately recorded interactions in medical charts, documenting accidents, interventions applied, and relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, ensuring that patients were comfortable and families felt supported during the process.
- Supported the delivery of evidence-based interventions by staying current on best practices in the field of nursing.
LPN
CGH Medical Center
11.2011 - Current
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction levels through effective communication and empathetic listening skills.
- Accurately recorded interactions in medical charts, documenting accidents, interventions applied, and relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Supported the delivery of evidence-based interventions by staying current on best practices in the field of nursing.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR12-2007
Skills
- Medication administration
- Infection control
- Diagnostic testing
- Clinical decision making
- Documentation accuracy
- Immunization administration
- Patient evaluations
- Preventive care
- Emergency response
- Patient triaging
- Medical records management
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Quality assurance
- Regulatory requirements
Accomplishments
Two time Daisy Award nominee recipient
Certification
- Licensed Practical Nurse - 2007-present
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
LPN
Citadel of Sterling
05.2024 - Current
LPN
CGH Medical Center
11.2011 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Arkansas State University