Melissa Meade
Bartlesville,OK
Summary
Licensed Practical Nurse with extensive experience in dialysis, long-term care, and community health. Committed to delivering individualized patient care, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, and educating patients on disease management to enhance outcomes. Currently completing LPN–RN Bridge Program to further develop critical assessment and patient care skills.
Overview
1
1
Certification
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse – Dialysis Nurse
Fresenius Medical Care
, USA
01.2016 - Current
- Provide dialysis care to patients with acute and chronic kidney disease in an outpatient setting
- Monitored vital signs and patient responses to treatment, documenting changes to ensure timely interventions
- Administer medications and treatments per provider orders and dialysis protocols
- Performed patient assessments and managed access care and machine setup/teardown, adhering to safety and infection control standards
- Educated patients and families on dialysis procedures, diet and fluid restrictions, and disease management to promote adherence and improve outcomes
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team (RNs, nephrologists, dietitians, social workers) to support individualized care plans
Licensed Practical Nurse
Bartlesville Health and Rehabilitation Community
Bartlesville, USA
11.2015 - 12.2015
- Administered medications and treatments; monitored residents for changes in condition
- Delivered compassionate nursing care to residents in long-term care/rehabilitation setting, enhancing quality of life
- Documented care and communicated effectively with RNs, providers, and families to ensure comprehensive understanding of resident status
- Collaborated with CNAs and other staff to uphold resident safety and comfort, fostering a supportive environment
Licensed Practical Nurse
Bartlesville Healthcare Clinic
Bartlesville, USA
07.2008 - 02.2012
- Provided care in a low-income community health clinic focused on contraception and basic healthcare
- Conducted patient intake, vital signs, and medical histories to ensure readiness for exams
- Supported providers during gynecologic and primary care exams, facilitating efficient patient care
- Educated patients on birth control options, STI prevention, and health maintenance to promote informed health choices
- Documented patient encounters and followed clinic policies for confidentiality and infection control
Education
LPN–RN Bridge Program - ADN
Tulsa Community College
Tulsa, OK08-2026
Practical Nursing Program -
Tri County Technology Center
Bartlesville, OK05-2008
Skills
- Patient care
- Infection control protocols
- Patient assessment
- Dialysis equipment management
- Patient education
- Medication administration
- Dialysis care
Certification
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Oklahoma, 06/01/08, Active
- BLS/CPR for Healthcare Providers
Clinical Skills
Intake, Vital signs, Focused assessments, Patient and family education, Medication administration, Injections, Dialysis care, Basic wound care, Community health clinic, Long-term care/rehab, Outpatient dialysis, Charting, Infection control practices, Fall and safety precautions, Teamwork, Communication, Reliability, Compassionate care for diverse/low-income populations
Nursing Experience
- Licensed Practical Nurse – Dialysis Nurse, Fresenius Medical Care, [City], OK, 01/01/16, Present, Provide dialysis care to patients with acute and chronic kidney disease in an outpatient setting, Monitor vital signs and patient response to treatment; promptly report and document changes in condition, Administer medications and treatments per provider orders and dialysis protocols, Perform patient assessments, access care, and machine setup/teardown following safety and infection control standards, Educate patients and families on dialysis procedures, diet/fluid restrictions, and disease management, Collaborate with interdisciplinary team (RNs, nephrologists, dietitians, social workers) to support individualized care plans
- Licensed Practical Nurse, Bartlesville Health and Rehabilitation Community, Bartlesville, OK, 11/01/15, 12/31/15, Provided nursing care to residents in a long-term care/rehabilitation setting, Administered medications and treatments; monitored residents for changes in condition, Documented care and communicated with RNs, providers, and families regarding resident status, Worked with CNAs and other staff to promote resident safety and comfort
- Licensed Practical Nurse, Bartlesville Healthcare Clinic, Bartlesville, OK, 07/01/08, 02/29/12, Provided care in a low-income community health clinic focused on contraception and basic healthcare, Performed patient intake and vital signs; obtained histories and prepared patients for exams, Assisted providers with gynecologic and primary care exams and basic procedures, Provided patient education on birth control options, STI prevention, and general health maintenance, Documented patient encounters and followed clinic policies for confidentiality and infection control
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse – Dialysis Nurse
Fresenius Medical Care
01.2016 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Bartlesville Health and Rehabilitation Community
11.2015 - 12.2015
Licensed Practical Nurse
Bartlesville Healthcare Clinic
07.2008 - 02.2012
LPN–RN Bridge Program - ADN
Tulsa Community College
Practical Nursing Program -
Tri County Technology Center