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Melissa Hamilton

Portland,OR

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. Hardworking RN with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care. Oregon Board-Certified Registered Nurse experienced in delivering high-quality care to patients in medical settings. Proven leader when working to unite and guide nursing teams toward achieving care goals, improving patient satisfaction and adapting to continuous health system changes. Expert in all aspects of patient care with success in working with multidisciplinary teams to create care plans focused on helping patients after organ transplant.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

RN Transplant Coordinator

Oregon Health Sciences University
Portland, OR
08.1999 - Current
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
  • Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.

RN, Medical-Surgical (Specialty Float Pool)

Oregon Health Sciences University
Portlant, OR
12.1992 - 08.1999
  • Provided high level of individualized care to adult patients across multiple medical specialties.
  • Lead RN preceptor for all new hires.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

San Jose State University
San Jose, CA
06.1992

Skills

  • Proven experience track record of working effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced, multi-tasking environment
  • Skilled in Microsoft Office applications
  • Skilled in EPIC EMR

Certification

  • Certified CCTC

Timeline

RN Transplant Coordinator

Oregon Health Sciences University
08.1999 - Current

RN, Medical-Surgical (Specialty Float Pool)

Oregon Health Sciences University
12.1992 - 08.1999

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

San Jose State University
Melissa Hamilton