Melissa Hardin
Ceredo,WV
Summary
Compassionate registered nurse with background in emergency and critical care. Skilled in fast-paced environments, prioritizing patient needs and delivering high-quality care. Strong communication abilities ensure effective collaboration with healthcare teams. Improved patient satisfaction through attentive service and advocacy.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse Heart Failure Clinic
Kings Daughter Medical Center
Ashland, KY
02.2024 - Current
- Educated patients on self-care practices post-discharge to enhance recovery outcomes.
- Administered medications and tracked dosages while documenting patient conditions.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and assisted with medical procedures.
- Managed care interventions and monitored patients for adverse reactions or side effects.
- Ensured compliance with medication administration standards and best practices in patient care.
- Conducted regular assessments of treatment effectiveness to optimize patient health.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to implement individualized care plans.
- Provided ongoing support and education to patients regarding treatment protocols.
Registered Nurse in Out Patient Surgery
Kings Daughter Medical Center
Ashland, KY
06.2022 - 02.2024
- Monitored and managed treatment interventions to enhance patient care outcomes.
- Maintained compliance with medication administration standards and best practices for patient care.
- Recorded vital signs, patient condition, recovery progress, and medication side effects.
- Coordinated with healthcare teams to establish and evaluate patient care plans.
- Oversaw discharge planning activities, including follow-up appointments and referrals.
- Administered local, inhalation, or intravenous anesthetics during procedures.
- Managed patient admission and discharge processes to streamline related paperwork.
- Ensured safety by verifying medication dosages prior to administration.
Registered Nurse Interventional Radiology
Kings Daughters Medical Center
Ashland, KY
09.2021 - 06.2023
- Administered oral, IV, and intra-muscular medications while monitoring patient reactions.
- Guided proper equipment use for interventional radiology procedures.
- Responded to changes in patient conditions during procedures with urgency and expertise.
- Reported adverse events or complications according to hospital protocols.
- Handled emergency situations effectively, providing critical care and life-saving interventions.
- Monitored vital signs throughout procedures to ensure patient safety.
- Executed interventional radiology procedures including angioplasty, thrombolysis, and stenting.
- Administered local, inhalation, or intravenous anesthetics for patient comfort during procedures.
Registered Nurse NICU, Peds, PICU
Cabell Huntington Hospital: Hoops Family Hospital
Huntington, WV
08.2018 - 09.2021
- Administered local and intravenous anesthetics to patients during procedures.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and assisted with medical procedures.
- Evaluated patients, identified complications, and coordinated treatment with critical care team.
- Documented patient progress notes in electronic medical record system accurately and efficiently.
- Developed educational materials for teaching sessions with patients and families.
- Provided emotional support and counseling to patients and their families.
- Maintained safe environment by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Collected lab specimens and interpreted diagnostic tests and lab results.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
University of Rio Grande
Rio Grande, OH08-2018
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Marshall University
Huntington, WV07-2007
Skills
- Patient education and assessment
- Medication administration
- Vital sign monitoring
- Care plan coordination
- Emergency response and infection control
- Interventional procedures
- Critical thinking and teamwork
- Newborn care
Certification
- RN License WV 101457
- ACLS
- BLS
- PALS
Timeline
Registered Nurse Heart Failure Clinic
Kings Daughter Medical Center
02.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse in Out Patient Surgery
Kings Daughter Medical Center
06.2022 - 02.2024
Registered Nurse Interventional Radiology
Kings Daughters Medical Center
09.2021 - 06.2023
Registered Nurse NICU, Peds, PICU
Cabell Huntington Hospital: Hoops Family Hospital
08.2018 - 09.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
University of Rio Grande
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Marshall University
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