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Melissa Mello

Palm Harbor,FL

Summary

Accomplished RN with a proven track record at the Oncology Institute, showcasing expertise in administering IV medications and leading patient care with clinical judgment and compassion. Mentored new staff, enhancing team efficiency and retention. Skilled in peripheral IV sticks and managing infusaports, ensuring patient safety and reducing medication errors.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

RN

Oncology Institute
06.2022 - 12.2024
  • Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Mentored new nursing staff, contributing to a supportive work environment and improved retention rates.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
  • Administered chemotherapy treatments safely and accurately, maintaining a high level of patient safety.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to develop comprehensive care plans for oncology patients.
  • Served as a preceptor for new oncology nurses, providing guidance and mentorship to facilitate successful integration into the team.

RN Infusion Suite

BioCure
01.2020 - 01.2022
  • Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
  • Administration of IVIG, ocvrevus,Tysabri, lemtrada and Solaris in neurology office for patients with MS and myasthenia Travis

RN Hospice

Empath Health
03.2018 - 06.2020
  • Administered TPN antibiotics, pain medications and inotropic drugs via ambulatory pump.
  • Supported nurses in the various care care centers with difficult IV sticks and education on new medications


RN

Option Care
10.2009 - 01.2018

Administration of Iv medications e.g. inotropic drugs, TPN, antibiotics, biologics, MS drugs in the home and in the outpatient infusion suite.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Bristol Community College
Fall River, MA

No Degree - Business Administration

St Leo’s College
St Leo Florida

Skills

  • Basic life support
  • Clinical judgment
  • Proficient in peripheral IV sticks
  • Proficient with infusaports, PICC lines, and various tunneled catheters

Certification

CRNI for 20 years currently do not hold


Timeline

RN

Oncology Institute
06.2022 - 12.2024

RN Infusion Suite

BioCure
01.2020 - 01.2022

RN Hospice

Empath Health
03.2018 - 06.2020

RN

Option Care
10.2009 - 01.2018

Associate of Science - Nursing

Bristol Community College

No Degree - Business Administration

St Leo’s College
Melissa Mello