Melissa Mosher
Saint Augustine,FL
Summary
I am an experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge; proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. I am quality driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities and also a highly motivated employee with a desire to take on new challenges. I have a strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. I am adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
EMS Instructor
First Coast Technical College
Saint Augustine, FL
01.2022 - Current
- Conducted lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on training sessions for students in the classroom setting.
- Monitored student performance in order to provide feedback and identify areas of improvement.
- Instructed students on safety protocols related to emergency medical services operations.
- Supervised students while they performed basic medical procedures on mannequins or simulated patients.
- Provided guidance on clinical practice scenarios to ensure students gain appropriate skills and knowledge.
- Evaluated student progress by administering tests and assigning grades accordingly.
- Taught students how to intervene in medical emergencies and how to perform head to toe assessments.
RN to Charge RN
UF Health Flagler
Saint Augustine, FL
08.2015 - Current
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining quality patient care standards.
- Identified potential risk factors or complications during treatment of emergent cases.
- Monitored vital signs including temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate, blood pressure, oxygen saturation levels.
- Educated patients on their diagnosis and treatment plans.
- Assisted physicians with procedures such as intubations or central line insertions.
- Coordinated transfers of critically ill patients from the Emergency Department to higher level facilities.
- Conducted triage assessments of incoming patients to prioritize care needs.
- Responded to codes and other emergency situations in a timely manner.
- Cared for patients experiencing acute traumas, including cardiac arrests, strokes and gunshot wounds.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Coordinated, tasked and supervised nurses and ancillary staff based on staffing requirements.
- Coordinated communication between physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding patient care.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses by providing orientation to unit policies and procedures, coaching on clinical skills, and mentoring on professional development issues.
- Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
Registered Nurse, Endoscopy
GI Associates of St. Augustine
Saint Augustine, FL
02.2014 - 12.2017
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality care delivery throughout the procedure.
- Identified potential risks associated with certain types of endoscopies and took preventative measures accordingly.
- Performed endoscopic procedures such as gastroscopy, colonoscopy, sigmoidoscopy, ERCP and other therapeutic interventions.
- Communicated effectively with both medical staff members as well as family members involved in the care of a particular patient.
- Provided pre-operative and post-operative patient education.
- Utilized specialized tools such as forceps or snares to remove tissue samples or lesions from within the body cavity safely.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Reviewed incident reports generated by nursing personnel concerning potential violations of protocol or procedure.
- Performed periodic audits of patient charts to ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
- Identified areas where improvements could be made in order to increase the overall level of patient satisfaction.
- Provided feedback on performance reviews conducted by supervisors relating to employee competency when it comes to delivering quality care.
- Developed and implemented best practices for providing quality care to patients in accordance with applicable regulations.
Veterinary Technician
Matanzas River Animal Hospital
Saint Augustine, FL
02.2001 - 11.2015
- Assisted veterinarians in performing surgical procedures by preparing the operating room, monitoring anesthesia levels, and administering medications to animals.
- Prepared and administered medications and vaccines as prescribed by veterinarian.
- Shaved surgical areas and placed IV catheters in preparation for surgery.
- Cared for animals in post-operative recovery by closely monitoring vital signs and progress.
- Assisted with diagnosis and treatment of animal health problems by performing lab tests on specimens.
- Assisted with euthanasia when necessary according to veterinarian instructions.
- Addressed healthcare needs of animals by coordinating with veterinarians and following orders.
- Performed physical examinations and recorded weight, temperature and other vitals.
- Monitored vital signs of animals during medical procedures and administered basic first aid treatments when necessary.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Jacksonville University
Jacksonville, FL06-2017
Associate of Science - Nursing
Daytona State College
Daytona Beach, FL12-2010
Skills
- Patient Care Assignment
- Care Coordination
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Staff Supervision
- Patient Assessment
- Team Leadership
- Patient Advocacy
- Clinical Leadership
- Emergency Care
- Patient Stabilization
- Airway Management
- IV Insertion
- Cardiac Monitoring
- Patient Assessments
Certification
- Registered Nurse, 2011
- National Registered EMT, 2021
- Geriatric Education for EMS, 2021
- BLS, 2023
- ACLS, 2023
- PALS, 2023
- PHTLS, 2023
- NRP, 2023
Timeline
EMS Instructor
First Coast Technical College
01.2022 - Current
RN to Charge RN
UF Health Flagler
08.2015 - Current
Registered Nurse, Endoscopy
GI Associates of St. Augustine
02.2014 - 12.2017
Veterinary Technician
Matanzas River Animal Hospital
02.2001 - 11.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Jacksonville University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Daytona State College
- Registered Nurse, 2011
- National Registered EMT, 2021
- Geriatric Education for EMS, 2021
- BLS, 2023
- ACLS, 2023
- PALS, 2023
- PHTLS, 2023
- NRP, 2023
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