Melissa Hudik
Berkey,OH
Summary
Dedicated and well-qualified RN offering proven skills in patient care, medication administration and treatment implementation. Detail-oriented, responsive, and proficient in routine care and emergency response. Brings multi-year record in field. Compassionate healthcare professional with a background in nursing, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in patient care management, emergency response, and infection control. Excel at communication, teamwork, and empathy, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and collaborative healthcare environments.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Promedica Flower Hospital
Sylvania, OH
06.2023 - Current
- Supported the development of therapeutic relationships between clients and providers.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Encouraged positive behavior change by reinforcing desired behaviors through reward systems.
- Assisted with crisis intervention when needed.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
Home Health Nurse
Elara Caring
Adrian, MI
03.2021 - 06.2022
- Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure and temperature.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living and functional mobility to increase comfort and quality of life.
- Performed assessments of the patient's physical condition to determine their level of function and need for assistance with activities of daily living.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss the progress of each patient's treatment plan.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families and healthcare providers.
Home Health Nurse
ProMedica
Dundee, MI
06.2019 - 03.2021
- Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure and temperature.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living and functional mobility to increase comfort and quality of life.
- Performed assessments of the patient's physical condition to determine their level of function and need for assistance with activities of daily living.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss the progress of each patient's treatment plan.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families and healthcare providers.
Utilization Review Nurse
Promedica Flower Hospital
Sylvania, OH
02.2017 - 06.2019
- Identified opportunities for improvement within the utilization review process through data analysis.
- Contacted insurance carriers to obtain authorizations for services delivered to patients.
- Applied medical criteria and clinical judgement to researched cases to evaluate and establish determinations.
- Liaised between patients, healthcare providers, and insurance companies to clarify coverage and authorize services.
- Referred cases to secondary review for failure to meet criteria.
- Reviewed and updated utilization review criteria and guidelines to reflect current standards of practice.
- Educated healthcare providers on utilization review processes, criteria, and best practices.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Promedica Toledo Hospital
Toledo, OH
02.2015 - 02.2017
- Instructed patients and families in health promotion activities such as proper nutrition, wound care and disease prevention.
- Maintained accurate records of all patient interactions, treatments, medications administered and any changes in condition.
- Assisted physicians during exams or other medical procedures as needed.
- Prioritized workloads according to urgency levels ensuring timely completion of assignments.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
Outpatient Nurse
Lenawee Community Mental Health Authority
Adrian, Michigan
11.2013 - 02.2015
- Advised patients on lifestyle modifications that would improve their overall wellbeing.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Monitored vital signs including temperature, pulse, respiration rate and blood pressure.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Provided emotional support to families of ill or injured patients.
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Nuga Pediatrics Of Lenawee
Adrian, Michigan
05.2007 - 11.2013
- Facilitated communication between healthcare team members while providing support services such as referrals to specialists.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for pediatric patients.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure coordinated care.
- Initiated emergency interventions when necessary to stabilize a patient's condition prior to transfer or admission to the hospital setting.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments, including vital signs, developmental stages, and pain levels.
- Identified potential risk factors in pediatric populations through ongoing assessment of environmental hazards.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Jackson College
Jackson, MI12-2004
Associate of Applied Science - Ornamental Horticulture Technology
Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI05-2000
Skills
- Crisis intervention
- Patient assessment
- Treatment planning
- Medication management
- Therapeutic communication
- Care coordination
- Patient advocacy
- Behavioral assessment
- Emotional support
- Patient education
- Active listening
- Health monitoring
Certification
- BLS
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Promedica Flower Hospital
06.2023 - Current
Home Health Nurse
Elara Caring
03.2021 - 06.2022
Home Health Nurse
ProMedica
06.2019 - 03.2021
Utilization Review Nurse
Promedica Flower Hospital
02.2017 - 06.2019
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Promedica Toledo Hospital
02.2015 - 02.2017
Outpatient Nurse
Lenawee Community Mental Health Authority
11.2013 - 02.2015
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Nuga Pediatrics Of Lenawee
05.2007 - 11.2013
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Jackson College
Associate of Applied Science - Ornamental Horticulture Technology
Ferris State University
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