Melissa Lawler
Carrollton,GA
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
West GA Endoscopy Center
Carrollton, GA
09.2008 - Current
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
- Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the CRNA or physician.
- Ensured that all clinical documentation is accurate and up-to-date in the electronic medical record system.
- Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies.
- Managed emergency situations promptly according to established protocols.
- Sterilized medical equipment and supplies with germicides, sterilizers and processors.
- Provided pre- and intraprocedure and post-operative nursing care.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patients' charts.
- Assisted CRNA with care of sedated patients.
- Ordered and organized all supplies for center.
- Assisted in hiring and training of new employees.
- Assigned and monitored all education for employees.
- Assigned and supervised peer review for providers and CRNAs.
- Assisted administration with QUPI for center.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Center For Allergy & Asthma Of West Ga
Carrollton, GA
11.2004 - 09.2008
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health assessments.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the physician.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies for their individual conditions.
- Ensured that all clinical documentation is accurate and up-to-date in the electronic medical record system.
- Performed allergy testing on patients of all ages.
- Administered allergy injections to patients.
- Assisted in mixing allergy serums.
- Trained co-workers on emr and with all required nursing duties.
Education
License Practical Nurse
West Central Technical College
Carrollton, GA09-1999
Skills
- Intravenous Therapy
- CPR
- ACLS
- Clinical Documentation
- HIPAA Compliance
- Medical Records Management
- Staff direction and task delegation
- Teamwork
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient triaging
- Compassion
- Patience
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
West GA Endoscopy Center
09.2008 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Center For Allergy & Asthma Of West Ga
11.2004 - 09.2008
License Practical Nurse
West Central Technical College