Melissa Kreider
Athol,United States
Summary
Dedicated Perioperative Nurse with extensive expertise in delivering exceptional care to pre- and post-anesthesia patients. Proven ability to implement individualized care plans and enhance patient outcomes through meticulous attention to detail and strong clinical skills. Committed to maintaining the highest standards of quality in a fast-paced surgical environment. Seeking to leverage experience and knowledge to further improve patient care practices.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Preop/PACU Staff Nurse
Northwest Specialty Hospital
Post Falls, Idaho
10.2016 - Current
- Assess patients' health condition prior to surgery and identified potential risks.
- Organize patient records, test results, and other medical information for surgical team review.
- Deliver key information to patients and caregivers to prepare for operations, side effects and expected recovery process.
- Individualize care for each surgical patient by soothing anxieties, checking vital signs and explaining procedures.
- Perform pre-admission testing of patients before surgery to ensure they are medically suitable for the procedure.
- Collaborate with physicians, surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare professionals in order to provide optimal patient outcomes.
- Administer intravenous anesthetics to patients for nerve blocks prior to surgical procedures.
- Administer oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Identify potential complications or issues arising from surgical procedures and took appropriate corrective action.
- Manage pain management protocols for postoperative patients according to established guidelines.
- Administer medications to manage progression off anesthesia medications, monitoring for side effects and promote recovery.
- Respond to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Provide education regarding wound care instructions after discharge from hospitalization.
- Provide patient education regarding recovery process and pain management techniques.
- Utilize effective communication skills to educate patients and family members on side effects from both surgery and anesthesia.
Territory Sales Representative
Klinn Medical
Anchorage, Alaska
01.2008 - 08.2012
- Cultivated professional client relationships identifying needs and providing information regarding surgical products.
- Managed inventory levels of existing stock in order to ensure timely delivery of surgery implants.
- Provided support and training on surgical products to surgeon and OR staff during surgery.
- Conducted product demonstrations to hospital staff, physicians, and administrators.
- Developed and maintained relationships with key surgeons in the region to increase sales.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
North Idaho College
Coeur D'alene, ID05-2016
Skills
- EMR Systems
- Policy compliance
- Nursing staff leadership
- Precepting
- Discharge education
- Preoperative patient care
- Postoperative patient care
- Pain Management
Certification
- ACLS
- PALS
- BLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Preop/PACU Staff Nurse
Northwest Specialty Hospital
10.2016 - Current
Territory Sales Representative
Klinn Medical
01.2008 - 08.2012
- ACLS
- PALS
- BLS
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
North Idaho College
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