Melissa Kohl

• Administered emergency care to patients in high-pressure situations, ensuring rapid assessment and treatment.
• Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
• Utilized strong assessment skills to identify underlying health concerns and initiate appropriate interventions promptly.
• Monitored vital signs and clinical indicators, adjusting interventions based on real-time patient status assessments.
• Conducted thorough documentation of patient histories, treatments, and outcomes to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Reduced the risk of complications by closely monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and ensuring proper intervention when necessary.
• Educated patients and answered questions about health conditions, prognosis, and treatment.
• Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
• Served as a patient advocate, ensuring that patients'' needs were met, and their rights were respected throughout the care process.

• Administered emergency care to patients in high-pressure situations, ensuring rapid assessment and treatment.
• Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
• Utilized strong assessment skills to identify underlying health concerns and initiate appropriate interventions promptly.
• Monitored vital signs and clinical indicators, adjusting interventions based on real-time patient status assessments.
• Conducted thorough documentation of patient histories, treatments, and outcomes to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Reduced the risk of complications by closely monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and ensuring proper intervention when necessary.
• Educated patients and answered questions about health conditions, prognosis, and treatment.
• Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
• Served as a patient advocate, ensuring that patients'' needs were met, and their rights were respected throughout the care process.

• Administered emergency care to patients in high-pressure situations, ensuring rapid assessment and treatment.
• Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
• Utilized strong assessment skills to identify underlying health concerns and initiate appropriate interventions promptly.
• Monitored vital signs and clinical indicators, adjusting interventions based on real-time patient status assessments.
• Conducted thorough documentation of patient histories, treatments, and outcomes to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Reduced the risk of complications by closely monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and ensuring proper intervention when necessary.
• Educated patients and answered questions about health conditions, prognosis, and treatment.
• Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
• Served as a patient advocate, ensuring that patients'' needs were met, and their rights were respected throughout the care process.
• Coordinated patient admissions, discharges, and transfers to optimize workflow efficiency.
• Led quality improvement initiatives that enhanced operational processes within the nursing department.
• 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.
• Participated in quality improvement initiatives, contributing to the development of best practices within the department.

• Administered emergency care to patients in high-pressure situations, ensuring rapid assessment and treatment.
• Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
• Utilized strong assessment skills to identify underlying health concerns and initiate appropriate interventions promptly.
• Monitored vital signs and clinical indicators, adjusting interventions based on real-time patient status assessments.
• Conducted thorough documentation of patient histories, treatments, and outcomes to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Reduced the risk of complications by closely monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and ensuring proper intervention when necessary.
• Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
• Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
• Served as a patient advocate, ensuring that patients'' needs were met, and their rights were respected throughout the care process.

• Administered emergency care to patients in high-pressure situations, ensuring rapid assessment and treatment.
• Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
• Monitored vital signs and clinical indicators, adjusting interventions based on real-time patient status assessments.
• Conducted thorough documentation of patient histories, treatments, and outcomes to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Reduced the risk of complications by closely monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and ensuring proper intervention when necessary.
• Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.

• Administered comprehensive patient assessments to develop individualized care plans.
• Coordinated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and streamline communication.
• Assessed patient conditions regularly, promptly reporting changes in status to healthcare providers for timely intervention.
• Traveled to patients' homes on daily basis to assess health conditions and provide superior level of nursing care.
• Monitored vital signs and health status, promptly addressing changes in patient conditions.
• Conducted regular evaluations of care plans to adjust strategies based on patient progress and feedback.
• Educated patients and families on disease management, prevention strategies, and self-care techniques.
• Managed complicated wounds and performed regular wound vac changes
• Utilized sterile technique during foley catheter changes and central line dressing changes

• Administered emergency care to patients in high-pressure situations, ensuring rapid assessment and treatment.
• Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
• Monitored vital signs and clinical indicators, adjusting interventions based on real-time patient status assessments.
• Conducted thorough documentation of patient histories, treatments, and outcomes to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Reduced the risk of complications by closely monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and ensuring proper intervention when necessary.
• Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
• Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.

• Administered emergency care to patients in high-pressure situations, ensuring rapid assessment and treatment.
• Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
• Monitored vital signs and clinical indicators, adjusting interventions based on real-time patient status assessments.
• Conducted thorough documentation of patient histories, treatments, and outcomes to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Reduced the risk of complications by closely monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and ensuring proper intervention when necessary.
• Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.

• Assessed patient needs and developed tailored intervention strategies for chronic disease management.
• Coordinated patient care plans to ensure optimal health outcomes and resource utilization.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance communication and improve patient services.
• Monitored patient progress, adjusting care plans based on evolving health conditions and feedback.
• Educated patients on disease management techniques, empowering them to take control of their health and reduce complications.

• Administered emergency care to patients in high-pressure situations, ensuring rapid assessment and treatment.
• Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
• Monitored vital signs and clinical indicators, adjusting interventions based on real-time patient status assessments.
• Conducted thorough documentation of patient histories, treatments, and outcomes to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Reduced the risk of complications by closely monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and ensuring proper intervention when necessary.
• Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.

• Administered emergency care to patients in high-pressure situations, ensuring rapid assessment and treatment.
• Administered emergency care to trauma patients in high-pressure environments.
• Monitored vital signs and clinical indicators, adjusting interventions based on real-time patient status assessments.
• Provided critical support during emergency procedures such as intubations, central line placements, and rapid sequence inductions.
• Enhanced overall patient experience through effective communication and compassionate care during emergency situations.
• Provided emotional support to grieving families after traumatic events or unexpected loss of loved ones while maintaining a professional demeanor at all times.

• Facilitated engaging lectures and hands-on training in clinical settings.
• Evaluated student performance through assessments and clinical evaluations.
• Mentored nursing students, fostering critical thinking and professional development.
• Assisted struggling students through one-on-one tutoring sessions, personalizing instruction according to individual needs and learning styles.
• Maintained strong relationships with clinical partners, securing high-quality placements for students during their practicum experiences.

Started as a Nurse Extern & Graduate Nurse, Medical Surgical, Telemetry, Project team member to open chest pain unit, CVICU

Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit

• Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
• Promoted teamwork and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care planning and implementation.
• Increased patient satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality nursing care with a focus on empathy, communication, and professionalism.
• Led quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care delivery and operational efficiency.