Melissa Nealy
Gainesville,GA
Summary
Seasoned Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Northside Hospital, showcasing expertise in patient education and complex problem-solving. Demonstrates exceptional clinical judgment and compassion, significantly enhancing patient outcomes. Excelled in staff supervision and mentoring, embodying leadership with a high level of autonomy.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse Preop, PACU, Charge Nurse
Northside Hospital Duluth
07.2004 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
Eastside Medical Center
02.1997 - 07.2004
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
- Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia.
- Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
- Assisted obstetricians and midwives with deliveries and cared for newborns directly after birth.
- Promoted breastfeeding success by educating new mothers on proper latch techniques, milk supply maintenance, and feeding schedules.
- Served as a preceptor for new nursing staff, providing mentorship and sharing expertise on labor and delivery procedures.
- Facilitated seamless patient transitions between pre-labor, active labor, and postpartum stages by maintaining clear communication with all involved healthcare providers.
Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
Northside Hospital Atlanta
12.1995 - 02.1997
- Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
- Aided with induction of labor for women suffering from complications such as preeclampsia.
- Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
- Assisted obstetricians and midwives with deliveries and cared for newborns directly after birth.
- Promoted breastfeeding success by educating new mothers on proper latch techniques, milk supply maintenance, and feeding schedules.
- Worked closely with doctors and midwives in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery.
- Contributed to unit quality improvement initiatives by participating in regular staff meetings, offering suggestions for process improvements, and implementing changes as necessary.
- Exhibited strong critical thinking skills in responding to emergencies such as postpartum hemorrhage or neonatal resuscitation, collaborating with the healthcare team to provide prompt interventions and stabilize patients'' conditions.
- Administered medications as ordered by physicians while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Georgia Baptist College of Nursing
Atlanta, Ga12.1995
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient Discharge
- Documentation and Charting
- Infection control measures
- Clinical judgment
- Compassion and Empathy
- IV setup
- High level of autonomy
- Patient Assessment
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Precepting
- Staff Supervision
Certification
- CAPA Certification (Certified Ambulatory Perianesthesia Nurse) 10/2017-current
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS-Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- BLS-Basic Life Support
Timeline
Registered Nurse Preop, PACU, Charge Nurse
Northside Hospital Duluth
07.2004 - Current
Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
Eastside Medical Center
02.1997 - 07.2004
Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
Northside Hospital Atlanta
12.1995 - 02.1997
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Georgia Baptist College of Nursing
- CAPA Certification (Certified Ambulatory Perianesthesia Nurse) 10/2017-current
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- ACLS-Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- BLS-Basic Life Support
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