Melissa Payton
Absecon
Summary
Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN
University of Florida, Gainesville
Gainesville
12.2025 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses effectively.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and treatment options.
Registered Nurse, Per Diem
Cooper University Hospital
03.2021 - Current
- Duties include patient care, patient assessment, advocacy and education
- Communication with appropriate team members.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
RN
Kaiser Permanente
Washington
09.2025 - 12.2025
- Administered medications and treatments following established protocols and guidelines.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop patient-centered care plans.
- Monitored patient vital signs and documented changes in electronic health records.
Registered Nurse
Maxim
01.2022 - 03.2023
- Travel contract with DC Health Department of Health Covid Task Force
- (renewed 4 times)
- Safely administered flu and pneumonia vaccinations, providing education to customers on vaccines, dosage, indications, precautions, contraindications and potential side effects.
- Assessed and responded to individual and community health education needs.
- Educated community members about environmentally-related health issues.
- Coordinated work groups and outreach activities.
- Visited homes to determine patient and family needs.
Registered Nurse
Krucial Staffing Agency
02.2020 - 02.2021
- New York and Texas Covid Response Telemetry RN at various locations throughout the task force
- Locations include Bellvue Hopsital, NY, New York BSA Hospital in Amarillo, TX and
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
Research Nurse
New York University
07.2018 - 01.2020
- Ensured compliance with each study's protocol by providing thorough review and documentation at each study visit, recruitment and selection
- Administeres investigationl medications and peformed patient assessment during clinic vists to determine presenceof side effetcs
- Effective communication with principle investigator.
Registered Nurse
University of Maryland Medical Center
07.2015 - 07.2018
- Specialized in the care of of cardiothoracic surgey patients before and following procedures
- Direct patient care of patients pre and post heart and lung transplant, catherization, valve replacement/ repair, among other procedures
- Successfully completed nurse residency.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Education
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
Florida A&M University
Tallahassee, FLSkills
- Administering Immunizations
- Patient Assessments
- Microsoft Word
- Patient Care
- Intervention Management
- Written Communication
- Cultural Awareness
- Planning and Coordination
- Self-Motivated
- EMR Systems
Certification
ACLS, BLS
Timeline
RN
University of Florida, Gainesville
12.2025 - Current
RN
Kaiser Permanente
09.2025 - 12.2025
Registered Nurse
Maxim
01.2022 - 03.2023
Registered Nurse, Per Diem
Cooper University Hospital
03.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
Krucial Staffing Agency
02.2020 - 02.2021
Research Nurse
New York University
07.2018 - 01.2020
Registered Nurse
University of Maryland Medical Center
07.2015 - 07.2018
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
Florida A&M University