Melissa Keller
Aurora,IL
Summary
Dedicated and highly skilled Certified Pediatric Nurse proficient in delivering exceptional patient care across a diverse range of responsibilities. Multifaceted role as a clinician, educator, and coordinator, collaborating with the healthcare team to assess patients' needs and implement comprehensive care plans. Passionate about providing the highest standard of care, committed to ensuring the well-being and comfort of every patient under supervision.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
STAFF NURSE
RUSH UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
01.1995 - Current
- Shift Coordinator-charge nurse role, acting as a shift leader, coordinating patient care, facilitating the admissions and discharges
- Collaborating with physicians, nurses and other members of the healthcare team
- Staff nurse-provide patient care across the age span from 0-20 years, of medical and surgical patients with the collaborative effort of physicians and other healthcare professional
PROGRAM COORDINATOR
RUSH UNIVERSITY PEDIATRIC HEMATOLOGY/ONCOLOGY
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Collaborates with the physician and other members of the healthcare team to design and implement creative approaches to the care of the patient
- Coordinates patient care for patients within a practice
- Facilitates communication with staff from other disciplines on matters pertinent to patient care to ensure smooth transition between departments
- Trains and supervises other clinical staff within the department
INFUSION ROOM NURSE
RUSH UNIVERSITY PEDIATRIC HEMATOLOGY/ONCOLOGY
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Provide treatment to patients such as blood products, chemotherapy, immunotherapy and other IV therapies as prescribed by the physician
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
RUSH UNIVERSITY, COLLEGE OF NURSING
Chicago, Illinois06.1995
Bachelor of Arts - English
CALVIN COLLEGE
GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN06.1991
Skills
Establish relationship with patient and family members
Collaborate effectively with other disciplines to meet the needs of the patient
Assess patients and implement care appropriately
Communicate effectively across the healthcare team
Certification
- BLS Provider
- PALS Provider
- Pediatric Nursing Certification Board-Certified Pediatric Nurse
- APHON-Certified Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Provider
Certifications
BLS provider
PALS provider
Pediatric Nursing Certification Board- certified pediatric nurse
APHON- certified Chemotherapy and Biotherapy provider
Timeline
PROGRAM COORDINATOR
RUSH UNIVERSITY PEDIATRIC HEMATOLOGY/ONCOLOGY
01.2008 - 01.2010
INFUSION ROOM NURSE
RUSH UNIVERSITY PEDIATRIC HEMATOLOGY/ONCOLOGY
01.2007 - 01.2008
STAFF NURSE
RUSH UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
01.1995 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
RUSH UNIVERSITY, COLLEGE OF NURSING
Bachelor of Arts - English
CALVIN COLLEGE