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Melissa Pike

Hermon

Summary

Compassionate Registered Nurse with comprehensive background in providing end-of-life care and managing patient cases. Known for effectively coordinating care plans and offering emotional support to patients and their families. Demonstrated expertise in pain management and seamless collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager

Bristol Hospice
01.2025 - 08.2025
  • Provided emotional support to patients and their families during the end-of-life process, promoting dignity and comfort.
  • Collaborated with physicians to optimize medication regimens for symptom control in terminally ill patients.
  • Improved patient care by developing and implementing comprehensive hospice nursing plans tailored to individual needs.
  • Managed complex caseloads effectively, prioritizing tasks based on patient acuity levels.
  • Educated patients and families about illness progression, treatment options, and available resources for additional support.

Registered Nurse Telephone Triage Counselor

Amalgamated Medical Care Management
06.2022 - 06.2024
  • Established an immediate, therapeutic rapport with callers to assess and provide immediate education in a professional and compassionate manner.
  • Collected subjective data and medical history related to the presenting problem.
  • Served as the primary point of contact for pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients with a variety of health or illness questions.
  • Listened, communicated, and navigated through multiple computer programs simultaneously.

Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager

Northern Light Home Care & Hospice
05.2018 - 10.2021
  • Full-time RN Case Manager assigned to terminally ill patients in the home.
  • Assessed patient symptoms and managed medications for quality end-of-life care.
  • Worked with patients and family members to develop a complete plan of care.
  • Collaborated with the Interdisciplinary Team to coordinate patient care.
  • Provided supervision for home health aides and Licensed Practical Nurses.

Registered Nurse

Sebasticook Valley Hospital
11.2016 - 05.2018
  • 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.

Education

Associate's Degree - Nursing

Kennebec Valley Community College
Fairfield, Maine
05.2016

Associate's Degree - Medical Assisting

Beal College
Bangor, Maine
01.2011

Certified Nurse's Assistant - undefined

St. Croix Regional Technical Center
Calais, Maine
06.2006

Skills

  • Home care management
  • Advanced care planning
  • Compassionate care
  • Pain assessment
  • Patient education
  • Care coordination
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Pain control
  • Emotional support
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail

Timeline

Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager

Bristol Hospice
01.2025 - 08.2025

Registered Nurse Telephone Triage Counselor

Amalgamated Medical Care Management
06.2022 - 06.2024

Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager

Northern Light Home Care & Hospice
05.2018 - 10.2021

Registered Nurse

Sebasticook Valley Hospital
11.2016 - 05.2018

Associate's Degree - Medical Assisting

Beal College

Certified Nurse's Assistant - undefined

St. Croix Regional Technical Center

Associate's Degree - Nursing

Kennebec Valley Community College

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