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Melissa Knott

Laconia

Summary

Charge nursing professional with focus on patient care and team leadership. Strong skills in clinical decision-making, patient assessment, and care planning. Known for effective communication, providing staff education, adaptability, and teamwork. Dependable in high-pressure environments with commitment to achieving optimal patient outcomes.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Charge Nurse

The Plymouth House
03.2021 - Current
  • Assist DON with scheduling, infection control, quality control, reviewing and providing medical approvals for potential admissions and continued orientation and training for new nursing staff.
  • Serve as a resource for nursing staff, providing guidance in the application of evidence-based practices in the psychiatric setting.
  • Provide education on BLS certification and medication administration to staff.
  • Assess patients in active drug and alcohol withdrawal and provided interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms.
  • Guided therapeutic communication, conflict resolutions and interventions by deflecting undesirable behaviors to assist patients with developing and amplifying coping skills.
  • Coordinate patient admissions, transfers, and discharges to ensure smooth transitions between departments or facilities.
  • Ensure accurate documentation of patient information, treatment plans, and progress notes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
  • Perform patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans.
  • Facilitate group therapy sessions for diverse populations addressing issues such as coping skills, neurobiology of addiction, healthy life style choices, substance abuse recovery, and relapse prevention.
  • Facilitate interdisciplinary care planning meetings involving physicians, therapists, 12 step-contacts, nurse practitioners, dieticians, among others; ensuring cohesive approach towards achieving desired results.

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Lakes Region General Hospital
07.2019 - 05.2021
  • Provided quality patient care while assessing, monitoring and documenting patient condition, vital signs, and recovery progress.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
  • Managed caseload of three to six patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
  • Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
  • Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
  • Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
  • Completed daily chart audits and assessed clinical records to verify accuracy, evaluate performance against goals and check for appropriate education of patients and families.
  • Promoted healthy lifestyle choices to reduce re-emergence of symptoms.
  • Conducted patient admissions, discharge processes and follow-up care to coordinate efficient movements and related paperwork.
  • Administered medications and treatments as directed and as appropriate for patient's medical care in collaboration with multi-disciplinary team.
  • Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations while being assigned to other units such as the ICU and ED.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.

Licensed Nursing Assistant

Lakes Region General Hospital
01.2018 - 07.2019
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and dignity in a supportive environment.
  • Monitored and charted patient vital signs and intake and output of fluids and dietary intake.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Responded to patient alarms and needs in order to provide a safe environment and decrease the risk for injuries.
  • Exhibited compassionate care and therapeutic communication with patients.
  • Streamlined care delivery processes by effectively prioritizing tasks based on urgency and complexity.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies

California State University - Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Associates Degree - Nursing

Lakes Region Community College
Laconia, NH

Skills

  • Compassionate and caring
  • Nursing Plan Development
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Substance withdrawal management
  • Psychiatric and Mental Health Care
  • Nursing staff leadership
  • Patient advocacy
  • Quality improvement
  • Staff education and training
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Decision-making

Accomplishments

Awarded President's Award for Excellence at LRCC- Graduating Nursing Class 2019.

Certification

  • Registered Nurse in the State of New Hampshire, License number 080788-21
  • BLS Certification (AHA)- 205507033281
  • BLS Instructor Certification (AHA)- IMP23J8GR85V

Timeline

Charge Nurse

The Plymouth House
03.2021 - Current

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Lakes Region General Hospital
07.2019 - 05.2021

Licensed Nursing Assistant

Lakes Region General Hospital
01.2018 - 07.2019

Associates Degree - Nursing

Lakes Region Community College

Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies

California State University - Long Beach

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