Melissa pearson
westerville,ohio
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Mount Carmel East Hospital, excelling in medication administration and patient assessments. Recognized for enhancing patient recovery through compassionate care and strong clinical judgment. Proven ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, ensuring optimal care and support for patients and families during critical recovery phases.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Worthington Christian Village
03.2025 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Willowbrook Christian Home
03.2024 - 03.2025
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during challenging situations.
- Addressed patient concerns promptly by investigating issues thoroughly and collaborating with appropriate personnel to resolve problems efficiently.
- Served as a liaison between administration, medical staff, and nursing team for seamless communication and coordination of care efforts.
- Managed staffing schedules, ensuring adequate coverage for all shifts while minimizing overtime costs.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs, and ancillary staff.
- Assisted in the onboarding process for new hires, offering guidance and mentorship to help them acclimate quickly to their roles.
- Enhanced overall staff morale by recognizing individual achievements and fostering a collaborative, supportive work environment.
Registered Nurse, PACU
Mount Carmel East Hospital
01.2022 - 02.2024
- Provided timely interventions to address airway management complications such as respiratory depression or obstruction in post-operative patients.
- Reduced complications by promptly identifying and addressing post-operative issues in PACU patients.
- Enhanced patient recovery by providing comprehensive post-anesthesia care and monitoring vital signs.
- Decreased medication errors by meticulously administering medications following proper protocols and verifying dosages.
- Prevented complications from anesthesia side effects such as nausea or vomiting using effective medication administration techniques.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during the recovery process, easing anxiety related to surgery outcomes.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures in the PACU setting, such as wound care, dressing changes, and insertion of invasive monitoring devices.
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
Mount Carmel East Hospital
10.2018 - 01.2022
- Handled a high volume of complex patients by prioritizing tasks and effectively delegating responsibilities to other team members, resulting in efficient patient care.
- Reduced complications post-surgery through diligent assessment, intervention, and timely communication with the interdisciplinary team.
- Served as an effective liaison between physicians, other healthcare providers, patients, and family members while coordinating optimal care planning efforts for each patient''s unique situation.
- Liaised with patients following cardiothoracic surgical procedures, providing support and education on post-surgical care.
- Collaborated closely with interdisciplinary healthcare teams during daily rounds for discussing patient cases and treatment plans that ensured continuity of care throughout hospital stays.
- Skillfully managed acute symptoms presented by patients experiencing chest pain or dysrhythmias, resulting in prompt medical intervention when necessary.
- Managed the administration of medication effectively, ensuring accurate dosages and preventing adverse reactions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mount Carmel School of Nursing
Columbus OH12-2020
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessment
- Strong clinical judgment
- Clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Compassion and empathy
- IV setup
- Intravenous therapy
- Telemetry monitoring
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Worthington Christian Village
03.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Willowbrook Christian Home
03.2024 - 03.2025
Registered Nurse, PACU
Mount Carmel East Hospital
01.2022 - 02.2024
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
Mount Carmel East Hospital
10.2018 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mount Carmel School of Nursing
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