Melissa Harrison
Grass Lake,MI
Summary
Driven Registered Nurse dedicated to providing top quality care within multidisciplinary team environment. Seeking a nursing position where I can contribute as a staff member to further my professional development. Motivated to learn new skills to improve my practice while providing excellent patient care.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Henry Ford Jackson Hospital
06.2021 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patient's acuity levels and individual needs.
- 25 chair infusion room
- Administered chemotherapy medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Managed chemotherapy infusion reactions
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Triaged patients via telephone.
Registered Nurse
Trinity Health/IHA
03.2020 - 06.2021
- Triaging patient needs via telephone and during visits.
- Documenting clinical findings according to IHA policies.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to appropriately assess patient needs.
- Provided appropriate nursing education during all patient interactions.
- Consulted with providers and other extended care team members to ensure quality patient care.
- Performed first OB appointments.
- Assisted in lab with blood draws and IM injections.
- Processed medication refills, prior authorization, ordered durable medical supplies.
Registered Nurse
Ascension Providence Hospital
08.2019 - 03.2020
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to carry out treatment and interventions.
- Administered oral, IM, and IV medication to patients and monitored responses.
- Delivered nursing care to patients on a medical-surgical unit with emphasis on nephrology.
- Protected patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Schoolcraft College
Livonia, MI05-2019
Skills
- Medication and IV administration, including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, electrolyte replacement, blood transfusions
- Patient monitoring
- Chest port access
- Peripheral IV placement and peripheral blood draws
- Patient education and counseling
- Telephone triage
- Teamwork
- Culturally-sensitive care
- CAPD Dialysis
Certification
- BLS: exp 04/2027
- ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Administration. Exp 08/2027
- Registered Nurse License. Exp 06/2026
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Henry Ford Jackson Hospital
06.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
Trinity Health/IHA
03.2020 - 06.2021
Registered Nurse
Ascension Providence Hospital
08.2019 - 03.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Schoolcraft College