Melissa Mclamb
Autryville,NC
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in inpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Patient-oriented Nurse with 24 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments.
In 2019 I transferred to Maternal child services and currently work postpartum, primary pediatrics and primary nursery. Dedicated to detail-oriented investigations and keeping thorough records of findings and procedures. Proficient in medical history collection and working closely with officers.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Harnett Health System
Dunn, NC
06.1998 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- 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.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
- Responded rapidly to critical codes to coordinate stabilization treatments and restore vital functions.
- Operated critical care equipment to keep patients stable and promote recovery.
- Administered medications to treat patients' symptoms and address underlying disease progression.
- Counseled patients and families on treatments, care options and discharge instructions.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Medical Examiner Investigator
North Carolina Office Of Chief Medical Examiner
Raleigh, NC
08.2015 - 08.2018
- Analyzed bodily injuries and evidence to determine causes and manners of death for deceased of all ages and backgrounds.
- Completed death certificates with assignment of cause and manner of death.
- Conducted preliminary examinations of bodies to identify victims, locate signs of trauma and identify factors indicative of time of death.
- Inquired into cause, manner and circumstances of human deaths and established identities of deceased persons.
- Completed toxicology exams and investigations on bodies to gather additional evidence for analysis.
- Took notes on body injuries and other possible causes of deaths and completed detailed reports.
- Reported cases of foul play or other problematic causes of death to appropriate legal authorities for further review.
- Communicated with families and next of kin to assist in cause of death investigations.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Wake Technical Community College
Raleigh, NC05.1998
High School Diploma -
Triton High School
Erwin, NC06.1994
Skills
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Accurate Documentation
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Patient Examination
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Interpreting EKGs
Timeline
Medical Examiner Investigator
North Carolina Office Of Chief Medical Examiner
08.2015 - 08.2018
Registered Nurse
Harnett Health System
06.1998 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Wake Technical Community College
High School Diploma -
Triton High School
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