Melissa Perez
Clarks Summit,PA
Summary
Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
CHS Wilkes Barre General Hospital
Wilkes Barre, PA
08.2021 - Current
- Monitored vital signs, administered intravenous fluids, medications, blood transfusions and other treatments according to physician orders.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to achieve best patient results.
- Provided direct supervision for Licensed Practical Nurses assigned to Medical Surgical Unit.
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Geisinger Community Medical Center
Scranton, PA
04.2019 - 08.2021
- Assessed patients for signs and symptoms of medical conditions and reported changes to physicians.
- Provided patient education on disease processes, medications, treatment plans, diet and lifestyle modifications.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families by listening to their concerns.
Registered Nurse, Unit Manager
Geisinger Mountain View Care Center
Scranton, PA
01.2017 - 08.2021
- Oversaw efficient nursing operations in a 53-bed long-term care unit.
- Developed individualized care plans for each patient in collaboration with other healthcare professionals.
- Addressed and resolved complaints from families, patients, and clinical staff.
- Oversaw unit and department daily activities, ensuring optimal staffing levels.
Registered Nurse Unit Manager
Riverside Rehabilitation Center
Taylor, PA
03.2012 - 01.2015
- Oversaw efficient nursing operations in a 63-bed long-term care unit.
- Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
- Mentored nursing staff as needed, and set unit goals and standards.
- Trained new RN hires and ancillary staff members to meet patient goals, standards of care, and overall patient satisfaction.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing and Applied Science
Northampton Community College
Bethlehem, PA05-2001
Skills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Flexible
- Patient care planning
- Direct and indirect patient care
- Nursing staff leadership
- Acute and long-term care
Certification
- November 2024 completed training and attunement to practice Reiki 2, the second degree of the Usui system of natural healing.
- October 2024 successfully completed the Sound Bath Healer Certification Course instructed by Michelle Bunting, Sound Healer.
- August 2024 completed Yin Yoga Teacher Training with West Wind Yoga.
- January 2021-June 2021 Studied Western Herbalism with Land of Verse, Oakland Ca.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
CHS Wilkes Barre General Hospital
08.2021 - Current
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Geisinger Community Medical Center
04.2019 - 08.2021
Registered Nurse, Unit Manager
Geisinger Mountain View Care Center
01.2017 - 08.2021
Registered Nurse Unit Manager
Riverside Rehabilitation Center
03.2012 - 01.2015
- November 2024 completed training and attunement to practice Reiki 2, the second degree of the Usui system of natural healing.
- October 2024 successfully completed the Sound Bath Healer Certification Course instructed by Michelle Bunting, Sound Healer.
- August 2024 completed Yin Yoga Teacher Training with West Wind Yoga.
- January 2021-June 2021 Studied Western Herbalism with Land of Verse, Oakland Ca.
Associate of Science - Nursing and Applied Science
Northampton Community College
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