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Melissa Peterson

Red Lake Falls,MN

Summary


Patient-oriented Nurse with 20 plus years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with hospice, homecare, geriatrics, and many other specialty areas.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

RN

Hospice of the Red River Valley
07.2024 - Current
  • Admission RN
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.

RN Case Manager

Bluestone Physician Services
01.2023 - 07.2024
  • Provided emotional support to patients coping with chronic illness or end-of-life decisions, fostering resilience during difficult times.
  • Managed complex cases involving multiple comorbidities, requiring close monitoring and coordination of various healthcare services.
  • Collaborated closely with physicians to develop individualized treatment plans, supporting optimal patient outcomes.
  • Educated patients and families on available community resources, facilitating access to necessary support services.

RN, Medical-Surgical

Riverview Health
10.2023 - 01.2024
  • Prioritized critical thinking skills in assessing patient conditions, leading to timely interventions that prevented complications or deterioration of health status.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment through effective communication and collaboration with colleagues and supervisors.
  • Conducted comprehensive patient assessments, identifying pertinent data that informed care plan development and intervention implementation.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
  • Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.

LPN

Sugar Brook Villa
06.2020 - 06.2021
  • Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.

LPN

Recover Health
01.2019 - 06.2021
  • Referral nurse for Homecare agency
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
  • Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
  • Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
  • Accurately recorded interactions in medical charts, documenting accidents and interventions applied.

Education

Nursing

Bemidji State University
Bemidji, MN
05-2024

Associate of Science - Nursing

Northwest Technical College
Bemidji, MN
05-2022

Diploma - Practical Nursing

Itasca Community College
Grand Rapids, MN
05-2002

Skills

  • Patient assessment
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Medication administration
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Care planning
  • Case management
  • EMR / EHR
  • Home care
  • Hospice and palliative care
  • Discharge planning

Certification

Public Health Nurse 2004

Licensed LPN - 20 years

Timeline

RN

Hospice of the Red River Valley
07.2024 - Current

RN, Medical-Surgical

Riverview Health
10.2023 - 01.2024

RN Case Manager

Bluestone Physician Services
01.2023 - 07.2024

LPN

Sugar Brook Villa
06.2020 - 06.2021

LPN

Recover Health
01.2019 - 06.2021

Nursing

Bemidji State University

Associate of Science - Nursing

Northwest Technical College

Diploma - Practical Nursing

Itasca Community College

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