Melissa Logan

• Assessed newborn and children's height, weight, head circumference (under 2 years of age)
• Assessed patient vital signs
• Administered breathing treatments as needed
• Administered vaccines per CDC guidelines
• Assisted with procedures as needed
• Got all patient history and developmental information.
• Assisted patients via the phone and web messages and triaged as needed
• Assisted practitioner with procedures
• Assisted with phone messages and web messages
• Scanned in documents and reviewed all patient documents prior to physican signature
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
• Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
• Administering Strep, flu and RSV testing and reviewing results
• Sent refills of medications with provider assistance
• Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.

Postpartum

• Assessed postpartum patients from head to toe and all body systems once a shift and as needed if change in health status
• Assessed for patient and family needs hourly
• Dispensed and oversaw medication administration and followed the five rights of medication
• Assessed vital signs of mother and infant as ordered by Physicians
• Assured the accuracy of the chart and Physician orders on a shift basis and as needed
• Assessed pre-operative and post-operative vital signs on mothers having cesarean sections
• Took orders from Physician as needed and placed orders on chart
• Initiated care plan and keeping it up to date per shift and assessing for new plan as needed
• Reported any change in patient status to the physician as soon as possible
• Establishing and maintaining IV access and IV therapy initiation as ordered on mothers and infants
• Assisted physicians to deliver infants vaginally and cesarean births
• Administered adult Flu and Tdap as needed to postpartum mothers
• Administered Pediatric Hepatitis B Vaccine and vitamin K at birth
• Communication with other departments in a professional manner
• Assisted with breastfeeding as needed
• Drew PKU, additional labs and CCHD assessment at 24 hours of age

NICU

• Assessed infants every 1 hour for respiratory status, heart rate and breathing assessment, full assessment every 3 hours
• Assisted with bottle and breastfeeding as needed
• Prepared infant formula and breastmilk for feed
• Assessed NG tube status and insertion
• Gave medications as order per the 5 rights of medication administration
• Updated physicans on infant status as needed
• Assisted with Vaginal and cesearan sections as needed

• Managed trach/vent patient
• Oral, nasal and tracheal Suctioning, weekly trach changes, daily trach care
• Administered medications
• Performed all daily care, total care patient
• Did breathing treatments q4h.

• Assisted mothers with breastfeeding after delivery on labor and delivery and postpartum
• Performed outpatient weights and transfer volume
• Oral functional assessments as needed to assess for oral restrictions
• Set moms up with pumps for NICU babies
• Assisted nurses as needed.

• Assessed patient height, weight, head circumference (under 2 years of age)
• Assessed patient vital signs
• Administered breathing treatments as needed
• Administered vaccines per CDC guidelines
• Assisted with procedures as needed
• Got all patient history and developmental information.
• Assisted patients via the phone and web messages and triaged as needed
• Assisted practitioner with procedures
• Assisted with phone messages and web messages

• Assessed patient from head to toe and all body systems once a shift and as needed if change in health status
• Assessed for patient and family needs hourly
• Dispensed and oversaw medication administration and followed the five rights of medication
• Assessed vital signs of mother and infant as ordered by Physicians
• Assured the accuracy of the chart and Physician orders on a shift basis and as needed
• Assessed pre-operative and post-operative vital signs on mothers having cesarean sections
• Took orders from Physician as needed and placed orders on chart
• Initiated care plan and keeping it up to date per shift and assessing for new plan as needed
• Reported any change in patient status to the physician as soon as possible
• Establishing and maintaining IV access and IV therapy initiation as ordered on mothers and infants
• Performing Foley catheter insertion and discontinuation as ordered in sterile technique
• Assisted with epidural placement for mothers in labor.

• Assessed reason for patient visit to clinic from parent/family
• Assessed Vital Signs and evaluated need for medicines based on vital signs(Tylenol, Motrin, Zofran, etc)
• Obtained samples for Strep, Influenza, RSV, urine culture/dip and blood glucose and evaluated results and given to Physician in timely manner
• Obtained straight urine catheter specimens with sterile technique and evaluated results and relayed results to Physician in a timely manner
• Established and maintained IV access for Normal Saline boluses as needed for dehydration and monitored vital signs during delivery
• Assessed patient for need to go to Emergency Department if needing higher level of care
• Gave and explained discharge diagnosis and aftercare to patient’s family members and answered all questions
• Explained Tylenol/Motrin dosing sheet and when to give and based on weight how much to give
• Splint and crutch training given as needed
• Applied splints and ace bandages as needed for extremity injuries
• Assisted physician in holding patient and assisting as needed with suture application and removal.

• Assessed patient from head to toe and all body systems once a shift and as needed if change in health status
• Assessed patient needs hourly
• Dispensed and oversaw medication administration and followed the five rights of medication
• Assessed patient’s orientation to self and surroundings
• Oversaw the duties of the PCT and assessed vital signs and used interventions as needed
• Assured the accuracy of the chart and Doctor’s orders on a shift basis and as needed
• Took orders from Doctor as needed and placed order(s) on chart
• Initiated care plan and keeping it up to date per shift and assessing for new plan as needed
• Reported any change in patient status to the doctor as soon as possible
• Reporting and assessing critical lab values to Doctor as soon as possible
• Establishing and maintaining IV access and IV therapy initiation as ordered
• Performing Foley catheter insertion and discontinuation as ordered in sterile technique
• Assisting patient with Activities of Daily Living as needed.

• Assessed patient from head to toe and all body systems once a shift and as needed if change in health status
• Assessed patient needs hourly
• Dispensed and oversaw medication administration and followed the five rights of medication
• Assessed patient’s orientation to self and surroundings
• Oversaw the duties of the PCT and assessed vital signs as ordered by Doctor
• Assured the accuracy of the chart and Doctor’s orders on a shift basis and as needed
• Took orders from Doctor as needed and placed order on chart
• Initiated care plan and keeping it up to date per shift and assessing for new plan as needed
• Reported any change in patient status to the doctor as soon as possible
• Reporting and assessing critical lab values to Doctor as soon as possible
• Establishing and maintaining IV access and IV therapy initiation as ordered
• Performing Foley catheter insertion and discontinuation as ordered in sterile technique
• Assisting patient with Activities of Daily Living as needed.

• Assessed patient from head to toe and all body systems as related to pediatric patients once a shift and as needed if change in health status
• Assessed for patient and family needs hourly
• Hourly IV access site assessment for signs and symptoms of infiltration or infection
• Accurately calculating pediatric medication doses for weight
• Accurately diluting pediatric IV mediation and calculating the rate of administration
• Dispensed administered medications and followed the five rights of medication
• Assessed patient’s neurological status as ordered and PRN
• Oversaw the duties of the Certified Nursing Assistant and assessed vital signs as ordered by Doctor
• Assessment of vital signs as ordered and PRN and reported abnormal results to Doctor as soon as possible
• Assured the accuracy of the chart and Doctor’s orders on a shift basis and as needed
• Assessed pre-operative and post-operative vital signs
• Took orders from Doctor as needed and placed order on chart
• Initiated the care plan and keeping it up to date per shift and assessing for new plan as needed
• Completed admission paperwork and orienting patient and family to room in a timely manner
• Reported any change in patient status to the doctor as soon as possible
• Reporting and assessing critical lab values
• Establishing and maintaining IV access and IV therapy initiation as ordered
• Performing glucose checks as ordered and calculating insulin drip rates per protocol
• Using a family oriented plan of care and listen to family concerns
• Assisting patient with Activities of Daily Living as needed
• Communication with other departments in a professional manner
• Also have floated and worked extra shifts to the NICU and provided care for feeder/grower babies: monitored and assessed vital signs, changed diapers, PO/NG feeds and administered medications and IV fluids.

• Assessed patient from head to toe and all body systems once a shift and as needed if change in health status
• Assessed for patient and family needs hourly
• Dispensed and oversaw medication administration and followed the five rights of medication
• Assessed patient’s orientation to self and surroundings
• Oversaw the duties of the Certified Nursing Assistant and assessed vital signs as ordered by Doctor
• Assured the accuracy of the chart and Doctor’s orders on a shift basis and as needed
• Assessed pre-operative and post-operative vital signs
• Took orders from Doctor as needed and placed order on chart
• Initiated care plan and keeping it up to date per shift and assessing for new plan as needed
• Completed admission paperwork and orienting patient and family to room in a timely manner
• Reported any change in patient status to the doctor as soon as possible
• Reporting and assessing critical lab values
• Establishing and maintaining IV access and IV therapy initiation as ordered
• Performing Foley catheter insertion and discontinuation as ordered in sterile technique
• Assisting patient with Activities of Daily Living as needed
• Communication with other departments in a professional manner.

• Assisted registered nurses and physicians during treatments and examinations of patients
• Ensured that each patient’s needs were met and exceeded with the highest degree of care and attentiveness
• Provided general nursing care services including vital signs, temperature reading, respiratory and heart rate
• Developed a rapport with families by effectively communicating positivity and a commitment to patient wellness
• Collaborated with nurses, physicians, and other hospital staff to provide an exceptional resident experience
• Measured and documented patient intake and output on medical records hourly.