Melissa Martell
Crown Point,IN
Summary
Versatile registered nurse with 20+ years of experience delivering high-quality care to patients in units. Proven leader skillful in uniting and guiding nursing teams toward achieving patient care goals and improving satisfaction as a charge nurse in the NICU. I love being at the bedside and interacting with my patients and their families.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Franciscan Health Crown Point
Crown Point, IN
07.2011 - Current
- Managed respiratory equipment such as ventilators and CPAP and BiPAP machines for critically ill neonates.
- Assisted physicians during medical procedures such as resuscitations or surgeries.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Implemented infection control measures to prevent the spread of infections among patients in NICU setting.
- Performed bedside procedures such as intubation, chest tube insertion, lumbar puncture.
- Provided education and support to families with newborns requiring intensive care.
- Responded quickly and effectively to any emergency situation that may arise within the unit.
- Identified potential high-risk situations for developing complications or adverse events in NICU patients.
- Administered medications, intravenous fluids, and other treatments to neonates as prescribed by physicians.
- Participated in research studies related to the improvement of neonatal care practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Registered Nurse
Advocate Christ Medical Center
Oak Lawn, IL
06.2003 - 12.2011
- Adhered to infection control policies while performing invasive procedures such as central line dressing changes or bone marrow aspirations.
- Provided emotional support and guidance throughout the course of treatment.
- Provided education and support to families of pediatric oncology patients.
- Assisted with chemotherapy administration as needed per protocol guidelines.
- Performed nursing interventions such as administering medications, wound care treatments, IV therapy, blood draws, injections, and infusions.
- Managed complex pain control regimens using pharmacological therapies and non-pharmacological modalities.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Purdue University Calumet
Hammond, IN12-2003
Skills
- IV drug therapy management
- Chronic Disease Management
- Time management abilities
- Oncology Care
- Emotional Support
- Blood Transfusion Administration
- Diagnostic Procedures
Certification
- RNC-NIC 2017
- NRP current
- BLS current
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Franciscan Health Crown Point
07.2011 - Current
Registered Nurse
Advocate Christ Medical Center
06.2003 - 12.2011
Associate of Science - Nursing
Purdue University Calumet
- RNC-NIC 2017
- NRP current
- BLS current
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