Melissa Lechuga
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience at UNM Hospital, excelling in critical patient assessments and medication administration. Proven leadership in mentoring staff and enhancing patient satisfaction through empathetic care. Skilled in telemetry monitoring and crisis intervention, fostering a supportive environment that promotes healing and professional growth.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
UNM Hospital 3 South Orthopedics
09.2023 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
UNM College of Nursing
New Mexico08-2023
Skills
- Licensed RN
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Nursing staff leadership
- Telemetry monitoring
- Direct patient care
- Medication and IV administration
- Comprehensive patient evaluations
- Patient and family advocacy
- Compassion and empathy
- Professional bedside manner
- Patient care management
Accomplishments
- Provide Quality Patient Care: Consistently delivering compassionate, evidence-based care that improves patient outcomes.
- Leadership and Mentorship: Mentoring new staff or nursing students, fostering teamwork, and leading unit initiatives to enhance workflow and patient safety.
- Specialized Certification: Obtaining advanced certifications such as ACLS
- Patient Education: Developing and delivering effective patient education to empower patients to manage their health post-discharge.
- Recognition and Awards: Receiving Daisy award nominations, UNM 3 South Distinguished Nurse of The Year.
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Working effectively with physicians, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive care plans.
- Advocacy and Patient Safety: Advocating for patient rights and safety.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
UNM Hospital 3 South Orthopedics
09.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
UNM College of Nursing
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