Melissa McDanel

• Delivered patient assessments following Allegheny Health Network care standards.
• Administered medications and monitored reactions using network clinical protocols.
• Coordinated care plans with physicians, therapists, and case managers.
• Assessed pain levels and reviewed patient histories for pain management clinic care plans.
• Educated patients about pain control methods, medication use, and home care instructions.
• Coordinated care with physicians, therapists, and staff in pain management clinic settings.
• Prepared patients for injections, procedures, and follow-up visits in pain management services.

Supported family questions and reinforced guidance for chronic pain management care.

Assisted with pain management procedures such as nerve block and epidural steroid injections

• Provided pre-procedure assessments for gastrointestinal patients at Allegheny General Hospital.
• Monitored vital signs during endoscopy and colonoscopy procedures.
• Administered medications and sedation under physician direction.
• Documented patient care in electronic health records.
• Educated patients on procedure preparation and recovery instructions.
• Assisted physicians with endoscopic equipment and specimen handling.
• Coordinated care with gastroenterology teams and recovery staff.
• Maintained infection control standards in procedure and treatment areas.
• Responded quickly and effectively to emergent situations involving GI-related issues.
• Maintained accurate records of patient's health information including assessments, treatments, and progress notes.
• Provided patient care to individuals with acute and chronic gastrointestinal illnesses.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams in order to provide comprehensive care for gastrointestinal diseases.
• Coordinated referrals to other healthcare professionals when needed.
• Attended meetings regarding updates in standards of care for GI-related conditions.
• Completed pre-op assessments, reviewing histories, allergies, and medication lists.
• Prepared patients for surgery, explaining procedures and answering questions.
• Verified surgical consent, orders, and patient identification before transfer.
• Coordinated with anesthesia, surgeons, and perioperative teams on patient readiness.
• Started IV lines, collected labs, and obtained vital signs.
• Documented assessments and interventions in electronic health records.
• Maintained pre-op unit cleanliness, supplies, and equipment readiness.
• Communicated changes in patient condition to surgical team promptly.
• Reviewed patient charts for accuracy prior to surgery and communicated any discrepancies to appropriate personnel.
• Performed laboratory tests on specimens collected from patients prior to surgery.
• Monitored patients during their recovery from anesthesia in order to ensure safety and comfort levels were maintained.
• Consulted with anesthesiologists regarding the type of anesthesia needed based on individual patient needs.
• Administered intravenous fluids or medication when necessary for optimal patient outcomes.
• Responded quickly to changes in a patient's condition before, during or after a procedure according to established protocols.
• Transported patients to holding area to prepare for operating procedures.
• Performed venipuncture to collect blood and submitted to lab for pre-operative testing.
• Monitored post-anesthesia patients in PACU for airway and vital sign changes.
• Assessed pain levels and administered recovery medications per physician orders.
• Documented patient status, interventions, and handoff notes in electronic records.
• Coordinated transfers with anesthesia team, surgeons, and inpatient nursing staff.
• Prepared recovery bays with monitoring equipment, oxygen, and emergency supplies.
• Administered pain medications via intravenous or oral routes according to physician orders.
• Evaluated patients recovering from surgeries and coming out of anesthesia.
• Delivered individualized care to post-operative patients by monitoring pain levels, checking vital signs and explaining next steps to recovery.

• Assessed medical-surgical patients at Allegheny General Hospital and documented findings in Epic.
• Administered medications and monitored reactions following hospital nursing protocols.
• Coordinated care plans with physicians, therapists, and case managers.
• Provided bedside education on treatment plans, discharge instructions, and self-care.
• Implemented infection control practices and maintained patient safety standards.
• Monitored vital signs and responded to changes in patient condition.
• Managed multiple patient assignments on Allegheny General Hospital medical-surgical unit.
• Supported admissions, transfers, and discharges with accurate charting.
• Adhered to hospital policies and procedures while providing quality patient centered care.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized patient plans of care.
• Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial, and ongoing patient assessments.
• Responded quickly and effectively to life threatening situations utilizing advanced cardiac life support protocols.
• Assisted physicians during exams or other medical procedures as needed.
• Supported new staff members by providing orientation to the Medical-Surgical Unit procedures and protocols.
• Coordinated patient care assignments for nursing staff on busy hospital unit.
• Monitored patient status and escalated concerns to physicians and clinical leadership.
• Supported bedside nurses with prioritization during admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Served as a preceptor for new nurses by providing orientation to unit policies and procedures, coaching on clinical skills, and mentoring on professional development issues.
• Conducted daily rounds to assess patient conditions, evaluate progress towards goals, and document changes in status or plan of care as needed.
• Coordinated communication between physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding patient care.