Melissa Maher
Nurse
Howell,MI
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven ability to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
RN, Emergency Department
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital
Howell, MI
06.2006 - 05.2020
- Managing the care of patients experiencing life-threatening problems requiring complex assessment, high intense therapies and interventions.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Triage patients as they enter the ER and expedited treatment for those patients that require immediate care.
- Preformed life saving interventions as part of the multidisciplinary team in the Emergency Department.
RN Med-Surge|Oncology Nurse
St. Joseph Mercy Oakland
Pontiac, MI
06.1999 - 06.2006
- Administered chemotherapy drugs and treatment to patients and extensive experience in pain management.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Consistently deliver the best in customer service and patient care. As a team member, demonstrated respect, dignity, kindness and empathy in each encounter with patients, families, visitors and other employers.
- Specialized in providing care for Oncology patients, terminal patients and ensure patient dignity during end of lifecare.
- Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharge support.
Education
No Degree - Business Administration
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI 09.1982 - 06.1986
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Oakland Community College
Bloomfield Hills, MI 08.1997 - 06.1999
Skills
Emergency Procedures
undefinedTimeline
RN, Emergency Department
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital
06.2006 - 05.2020
RN Med-Surge|Oncology Nurse
St. Joseph Mercy Oakland
06.1999 - 06.2006
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Oakland Community College
08.1997 - 06.1999
No Degree - Business Administration
Central Michigan University
09.1982 - 06.1986
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