Melissa Norrell
Opelika,AL
Summary
Dedicated nursing professional skilled in documenting patient information, administering treatments, and providing compassionate care. Committed to enhancing patient comfort and well-being while educating patients and families on treatment plans to achieve optimal health outcomes.
Overview
1
1
Certification
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Care management remote nurse
Shield Health
NASHVILLE , TN
02.2025 - 04.2025
- Educated patients on medical conditions, treatment plans, and self-care management to promote informed decision-making.
- Delivered compassionate care to enhance comfort and support psychological, social, and spiritual well-being.
- Recorded patient conditions, vital signs, recovery progress, and medication side effects to ensure comprehensive health monitoring.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Willow Tree Pediatrics
Good Hope, AL
08.2024 - 02.2025
- Administered medications and treatments according to pediatric protocols and guidelines.
- Assisted in physical examinations, providing support to physicians during procedures.
- Educated parents on child health, nutrition, and disease prevention strategies.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment, adhering to infection control standards.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers effectively.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
- Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
- Communicated effectively with patients, family members, healthcare team members, and other stakeholders regarding patient care plans or concerns.
Licensed Practical Nurse
East Alabama Medical Center
Opelika, Alabama
01.2024 - 06.2024
- Conducted health assessments for employees to identify potential health risks.
- Conducted physical examinations for new hires, including height and weight measurements, blood pressure readings, vision tests, and other screenings.
- Provided occupational health education to enhance employee wellness and safety.
- Provided education to employees on disease prevention, healthy lifestyle choices, and nutrition.
- Collaborated with management to develop health promotion programs for staff.
- Developed wellness programs designed to improve overall employee health outcomes.
- Monitored workplace conditions to ensure compliance with health regulations.
- Coordinated with healthcare providers for employee referrals and follow-up care.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Pediatric clinic
Opelika, AL
05.2000 - 01.2024
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to deliver quality care.
- Supervised medication distribution and observed patients to identify progress or side effects.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans and medications.
- Monitored patient health conditions and scheduled appointments to provide further care.
- Took and recorded vital signs in patients to determine fitness and identify immediate health issues.
- Recorded essential information about patient issues and communicated with the doctor during appointments.
- Maintained patient charts and medical records in EMR software.
- Complied with HIPAA guidelines to protect patients' privacy.
- Answered patient calls and determined proper course of care.
Education
Nursing -
Southern Union State Community College
Opelika, AL03-1999
Skills
- Patient Care Coordination
- Patient Assessments
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Triage
- Medication Administration
- Infection Control Practices
- Immunization Administration
- Intramuscular Injections
- Documenting Vital Signs
- Sample Collection
- Specimen Results Interpretation
- Telehealth Support
- EMR Systems
- Medical Records Management
- Supporting physicians
- Patient education
- HIPAA Protocols
- Infant care
Personal Information
Title: Licensed Practical Nurse
Certification
Licensed practical nurse
Timeline
Care management remote nurse
Shield Health
02.2025 - 04.2025
Licensed Practical Nurse
Willow Tree Pediatrics
08.2024 - 02.2025
Licensed Practical Nurse
East Alabama Medical Center
01.2024 - 06.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse
Pediatric clinic
05.2000 - 01.2024
Nursing -
Southern Union State Community College