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Melissa Milhoan

Registered Nurse
Point Pleasant,WV

Work Preference

Job Search Status

Open to work
Desired start date: 2 weeks notice

Desired Job Title

Registered NurseAdjunct Clinical Nursing InstructorRegistered Nurse

Work Type

Full TimePart TimeContract WorkGig WorkConsultingVolunteerSeasonal Work

Location Preference

HybridRemoteOn-Site
Location: Point Pleasant, WVGallipolis, OHAthens, OHChillicothe, OH
Open to relocation: No

Important To Me

Work-life balanceHealthcare benefitsTeam Building / Company RetreatsWork from home optionFlexible work hours4-day work week

Summary

Registered Nurse dedicated to providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering excellent patient care through effective communication, education, and counseling. Strong focus on enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Holzer Medical Center Gallipolis
Gallipolis, OH
02.2016 - Current
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing condition.
  • Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
  • Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.

Adjunct Clinical Nursing Instructor

Marshall University
Holzer Medical Center, Gallipolis, OH
01.2022 - 12.2022
  • Provided educational opportunities and facilitated discussions on weekly basis.
  • Assigned students to patients based on students' learning objectives and patient needs.
  • Supervised students when administering medications to maintain patient safety.
  • Provided immediate and constructive feedback to students individually and as a group.
  • Assessed student knowledge levels and abilities with detailed assessments.
  • Oriented and provided instruction to students during clinical rotations.

Registered Nurse

Pleasant Valley Hospital
Point Pleasant, WV
08.2015 - 08.2019
  • Interacted with child welfare personnel and social workers in cases involving concerns with infants in the Neonatal Withdrawal Unit.
  • Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
  • Assessed, evaluated and cared for neonate and pediatric patients.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide optimal patient care.
  • Utilized nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care.
  • Monitored pediatric patient conditions to identify changes and respond promptly.

Education

Bachelor Of Science - Nursing ; Minor in Psychology

Marshall University
05.2015

Skills

  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Chronic disease management
  • Medical administration and evaluation
  • Intravenous therapy management
  • Patient admission and discharge
  • Chest pain management
  • Policy and procedure compliance
  • Coaching and mentoring

Additional Information

  • BLS certification
  • ACLS certification
  • Naloxone Training Certification
  • Recovery/ Life Coach 1 Certification
  • Chair of the Patient Experience on Shared Nursing Governance Council
  • Assigned to Charge Role as needed
  • Orients and precepts both new nurses and students

Timeline

Adjunct Clinical Nursing Instructor

Marshall University
01.2022 - 12.2022

Registered Nurse

Holzer Medical Center Gallipolis
02.2016 - Current

Registered Nurse

Pleasant Valley Hospital
08.2015 - 08.2019

Bachelor Of Science - Nursing ; Minor in Psychology

Marshall University