Melissa Gunnels
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
2
2
Languages
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Presbyterian Communities Of South Carolina
04.2023 - Current
- Enhanced patient care by performing comprehensive assessments.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing non-pharmacological interventions, depending on situation and resident's disease process.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care.
- Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Delivered culturally competent care that respected diverse patient populations'' unique values, beliefs, and traditions.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Presbyterian Communities Of South Carolina
11.2018 - 03.2023
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like purposeful rounding and proper positioning techniques.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher
Intensa
01.2010 - 08.2017
- Improved student engagement by incorporating interactive activities and group projects in lesson plans.
- Increased collaboration among students with group assignments and peer review sessions.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to develop cross-curricular projects that reinforced core concepts across multiple subject areas.
- Boosted student confidence in speaking abilities through consistent practice and constructive feedback.
- Addressed diverse learning needs by providing differentiated instruction to accommodate various learning styles.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
Trident Technical College
Charleston, SC12.2024
Diploma - Diploma
Trident Technical College
Charleston, SC04.2023
Associate of Arts - Language Arts
Trident Technical College
Charleston, SC08.2020
Skills
- Patient Assessments
- Clinical Documentation
- Rehabilitation techniques
- Hospice Care (Long Term Care Unit)
Certification
- Licensed Practical Nurse - #54902, Expiration April 2026
- Essentials of Infusion Therapy, Omnicare - December 2023
- Basic Life Support, American Heart Association - Expiration June 2025
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Quote
There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Presbyterian Communities Of South Carolina
04.2023 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Presbyterian Communities Of South Carolina
11.2018 - 03.2023
English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher
Intensa
01.2010 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
Trident Technical College
Diploma - Diploma
Trident Technical College
Associate of Arts - Language Arts
Trident Technical College
- Licensed Practical Nurse - #54902, Expiration April 2026
- Essentials of Infusion Therapy, Omnicare - December 2023
- Basic Life Support, American Heart Association - Expiration June 2025
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