Melissa McDermott
Evans
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with expertise in patient assessments, direct care, and strong clinical judgment. Committed to ensuring safety and comfort in emergency settings while effectively collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Rivers Health
Point Pleasant, WV
12.2024 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments per established protocols to ensure patient safety and comfort.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes, ensuring timely interventions for critical patients in emergency situations.
- Assisted in triaging incoming patients, prioritizing care based on severity of conditions presented.
Registered Nurse Clinical Specialist
Enlivant
Charleston, WV
08.2023 - 08.2024
- Administered medications and treatments according to prescribed protocols and patient care plans.
- Monitored vital signs, documenting changes to ensure timely interventions and enhance patient safety.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care strategies for residents.
- Educated patients and families on health management, promoting adherence to treatment regimens.
- Manage staff and review admissions
Registered Nurse Manager
Genesis
Dunbar, WV
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- managed admission unit at skilled nursing facility
Registered Nurse Manager
Genesis
South Charleston, WV
12.2020 - 08.2022
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Managed admissions unit for skilled nursing facility
Education
Associate of Science - ALLIED SCIENCE REGISTERED NURSE
WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY PARKERSBUR
PARKERSBURG, WV06-2016
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessment
- Strong clinical judgment
- Clinical judgment
- Patient care
- Compassion and empathy
- IV setup
- Intravenous therapy
- Patient management
- Physical assessments
- Telemetry monitoring
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Rivers Health
12.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse Clinical Specialist
Enlivant
08.2023 - 08.2024
Registered Nurse Manager
Genesis
08.2022 - 08.2023
Registered Nurse Manager
Genesis
12.2020 - 08.2022
Associate of Science - ALLIED SCIENCE REGISTERED NURSE
WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY PARKERSBUR