Melissa Hill
Summary
Seasoned Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse from UT Medical Center, adept in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and showcasing exceptional teamwork. Proven track record in enhancing patient recovery through expert care and education, significantly improving customer service scores. Demonstrates strong clinical judgment and adaptability in high-pressure environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
Ut Medical Center
11.2023 - Current
- Provided excellent care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Liaised with patients following cardiothoracic surgical procedures, providing support and education on post-surgical care.
- Ensured Pre- and Post Op testing and diagnostics are completed and information is correctly recorded in the patient's electronic chart
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated appropriate care team member of concerns
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Maintained detailed records of patient conditions, reactions and progress in alignment with physician orders.
- Responds to Code "Blue" situations providing and supporting team members while administering emergency life-saving care and medications
Registered Nurse
Nurse First
11.2022 - 05.2023
- Assessed and managed critical high acuity patients within the transitional care unit
- Calculated drug dosages for patients receiving high risk medications such as Heparin, Cardizem, Levophed, ect.
- Interpreted cardiac rhythm strips and provided appropriate nursing treatment
- Evaluated and monitored patients to determine their healing progression
- Provided nursing treatment and care for adult patients suffering from conditions such as heart failure, cardiac dysrhythmias, structural heart diseases, post cardiac arrest, and pre/post-op vascular procedures
- Responds to Code "Blue" situations providing and supporting team members while administering emergency life-saving care and medications
Charge RN
Fort Sanders Hospital
01.2020 - 12.2022
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Ensures Orthopedic Surgeons needs/expectations pre- and post-surgery are accommodated
Registered Nurse Traveler
Fastaff Nursing
01.2022 - 08.2022
- Assessed and managed patients that had undergone liver, kidney, pancreas, and multi-organ transplants within the last 24-hour timeframe
- Integrated plans of care for medically complex patients specifically for Gastrointestinal Surgical Unit and Gastrointestinal Oncology Unit
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Participated in rounding with Physicians and Residents of the Internal Residency Program
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Nursing Supervisor
Select Specialty Hospital
11.2011 - 12.2020
- Organized department in accordance with administrative guidelines in order to provide specified nursing services to meet legal, organizational and medical staff guidelines.
- Integrated plans of care for medically complex patients including post cardiac/respiratory arrest, sepsis, renal failure, and hemo-dynamically unstable patients
- Actively participated in customer service process improvement team
- Participated in charge nurse rounding to assess patient and family needs at start and end of shift
- Tracked patient feedback to directly improve customer service scores
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY05-2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lincoln Memorial University
Harrogate, Tennessee05-2010
Skills
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Compassionate and Caring
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Self Motivation
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Adaptability
- Reliability
Timeline
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
Ut Medical Center
11.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Nurse First
11.2022 - 05.2023
Registered Nurse Traveler
Fastaff Nursing
01.2022 - 08.2022
Charge RN
Fort Sanders Hospital
01.2020 - 12.2022
Nursing Supervisor
Select Specialty Hospital
11.2011 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Kentucky
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lincoln Memorial University
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