Melissa Pembeton
South Bend,IN
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities.Interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Dialysis Registered Nurse
Fresenius Medical Center
07.2018 - Current
- Oversaw administration of PD, HHD, and IHD in addition to all related medications.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Utilized Sharesource, MyBaxterID, MMS, ECube, and Chairside 2 automated healthcare database to perform duties, maintain records and prepare reports.
- Educated family members and caregivers on performing dialysis safely at home.
- Assessed and evaluated mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to initiate, manage and modify individualized care plans.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
Peritoneal Dialysis Registered Nurse(Travel)
Fresenius Medical Care NA
07.2018 - Current
- Educated and worked with patients and nursing staff to perform safe dialysis.
- Assisted in evaluation of patient candidates to ensure proper peritoneal dialysis treatment and other services.
- Organized and implemented process that helped patient treatment, administer tests and maintain adequacy of dialysis.
- Educated patient and support person on performing CAPD and CCPD dialysis at home.
- Used collaborative practice prescription modeling to improve patient outcomes.
- Administered different therapies and medications based on physician orders and treatment plan.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Dialysis Charge Nurse
Fresenius Medical Care NA
12.2020 - 05.2021
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Cared for patients in 24 chair unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
Travel Dialysis Nurse (PD)
Foundation Medical Staffing
11.2015 - 07.2018
- Worked in a supportive role to clinics as a travel nurse.
- Assisted with precepting new staff and training patients.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College of Gary, IN
Gary07.2011
Skills
- Patient Health Information Access
- Nursing Process
- Delegation and Motivation
- Problem Resolution
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Professional Development
- Quality Improvement Activities
Timeline
Dialysis Charge Nurse
Fresenius Medical Care NA
12.2020 - 05.2021
Dialysis Registered Nurse
Fresenius Medical Center
07.2018 - Current
Peritoneal Dialysis Registered Nurse(Travel)
Fresenius Medical Care NA
07.2018 - Current
Travel Dialysis Nurse (PD)
Foundation Medical Staffing
11.2015 - 07.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College of Gary, IN
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