MELISSA CORSO
Cincinnati,OH
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with extensive experience in emergency and post-operative care, notably at Mercy Health. Excelled in rapid patient assessment, emergency interventions, and staff leadership, significantly enhancing department efficiency and patient care quality. Skilled in US IV and adept at relationship building, demonstrating a strong commitment to patient health and team collaboration.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Mercy Health - Queen City
08.2020 - Current
- Relief Charge Nurse, helping with the flow of the department.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
- Assist with making sure the department has supplies, by working closely with supply chain to adjust pars as needed.
- Called pt to discuss their culture results.
PACU Registered Nurse
Journey Lyte
06.2020 - 02.2021
- Took vitals and assessed patients in recovery room following surgical procedures.
- Kept meticulous charting notes regarding patient assessments and medications, later transferring information into records management system.
- Evaluated patients' pain levels, implementing correct dosage of medication to alleviate discomfort.
- Supported healthy working environment, adhering to patient safety protocol, complying with hospital policies and maintaining situational awareness.
Emergency Room Shift Supervisor
Mercy Health -Queen City
02.2019 - 08.2020
- Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
- Addressed patient and family concerns.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team at Mercy West Emergency and Mercy Queen City to ensure easy throughput for our patients .
- Assisted with audits
- Worked closely with Nursing Leadership to improve staff moral.
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Integra Group
08.2009 - 05.2020
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Worked with suppliers and vendors on provision of medical equipment, items and services.
- Prepared clinical notes and updates for review by primary physician.
Emergency Room Clinical Coordinator
Mercy Health-Queen City
02.2017 - 02.2019
- Implemented new policies and educated staff on changes.
- Presented feedback on current and new procedures at clinical meetings.
- Guided staff in the management of emergency situations
- Communicated openly and collaboratively will all health care staff to organize successful patient care.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to the unit.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Mercy Health-West Hospital
08.2013 - 02.2017
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Used Critical thinking to assist with emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, Stoke, gunshot wounds
- Relief Charge Nurse
- Relief House Supervisor
- Preceptor to many new hires
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Registered Nurse
Mercy Western Hills Hospital
08.2009 - 08.2013
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Took on new roles and immensely aided in the transition to the new Mercy Health Hospital.
- Often Floated throughout the hospital to assist other units.
- Would often be Charge Nurse on other units.
- Adapts well to change.
- Chemotherapy Certified
- Chemotherapy Certified.
Patient Care Certified Nursing Assistant
Mercy Western Hills
04.2006 - 08.2009
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Provided basic care ( vitals, blood sugars, basic hygiene)
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ohio University
Athens, OH04.2014
Associate of Science - Nursing
Cincinnati State Bethesda School of Nursing
Cincinnati, OH06.2009
Skills
- US IV trained
- Relationship Building
- Strong Emergency room resource
- Baby in a Bind trained
- Run Hide Fight trained
Certification
- RN State of Ohio (353507)
- TNCC
- ACLS
- PALS
- BLS
- Stroke Certified
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Mercy Health - Queen City
08.2020 - Current
PACU Registered Nurse
Journey Lyte
06.2020 - 02.2021
Emergency Room Shift Supervisor
Mercy Health -Queen City
02.2019 - 08.2020
Emergency Room Clinical Coordinator
Mercy Health-Queen City
02.2017 - 02.2019
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Mercy Health-West Hospital
08.2013 - 02.2017
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Integra Group
08.2009 - 05.2020
Registered Nurse
Mercy Western Hills Hospital
08.2009 - 08.2013
Patient Care Certified Nursing Assistant
Mercy Western Hills
04.2006 - 08.2009
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ohio University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Cincinnati State Bethesda School of Nursing
- RN State of Ohio (353507)
- TNCC
- ACLS
- PALS
- BLS
- Stroke Certified
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