Melissa Posluszny
Cheyenne,Wyoming
Summary
Highly skilled and enthusiastic professional with more than 25 years of experience providing care in outpatient clinics, surgical services, and obstetrics. Caring, organized and friendly with excellent interpersonal skills.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Care Manager, Surgical Specialty Clinic
Cheyenne Veterans Affairs Health Care System
09.2019 - Current
- Process Endoscopy consults by triaging and discussing care options with veteran
- Forwarding Endoscopy consults to CITC department contingent based on current criteria
- Assess patient's health status and needs prior to surgery and order appropriate testing based on guidelines
- Manage complex caseloads, ensuring timely assessment, intervention, and documentation for optimal care outcomes.
- Triage patient phone calls and secure messages to determine acuity and assist with needs and requests.
- Conduct thorough assessments to identify patients' needs, strengths, and barriers to achieving optimal health outcomes.
- Fostering effective communication and collaboration with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
Infusion Nurse & Endoscopy Circulator
Wyoming Endoscopy Center
04.2019 - 09.2019
- Provide infusion services for clinic patients including monitoring vital signs and assessing for infusion reactions
- Perform as endoscopy RN Circulator and technician in endoscopy center
- Monitor patients prior, during and after endoscopy procedure and alert provider to any complications
- Reduced complications by closely monitoring patients for adverse reactions during infusion therapy sessions.
- Assisted surgical teams with seamless communication, resulting in well-coordinated and successful procedure.
- Enhanced patient safety by conducting thorough pre-operative assessments and verifying surgical consents.
Pre-Op/PACU Nurse-Short Procedure Unit
Phoenixville Hospital
03.2018 - 02.2019
- Effectively assess and manage the post op patient in Phase II recovery
- Enhanced patient recovery by implementing evidence-based post-operative care practices and monitoring vital signs.
- Reduced complications through consistent assessment of pain levels and administration of appropriate medications.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient outcomes during recovery process.
- Performed flawless pre-operative and post-operative autonomous practice consistent with evidence-based standards and patient care considerations.
Pre-Op/PACU Nurse
Trident Surgery Center
09.2016 - 01.2018
- Enhanced patient recovery by implementing evidence-based post-operative care practices and monitoring vital signs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient outcomes during recovery process.
- Safeguarded patients from potential complications with vigilant recognition and prompt intervention when necessary.
- Educated patients and families on post-surgery expectations, care instructions, and follow-up appointments to support successful recoveries.
- Maintained proficiency in emergent situations by participating in ongoing training sessions and staying current with industry advancements.
Circulating Nurse-Operating Room and GI Endoscopy Suites
Wheeling Hospital
08.2014 - 07.2016
- Perform systematic use of decision making to improve patient safety and identify and resolve problems
- Manage emergency situations calmly and efficiently
- Reduced risk of infection by maintaining a sterile environment and following proper protocols during surgeries.
- Increased efficiency in operating room by effectively managing surgical supplies, instruments, and equipment.
- Supported successful surgical procedures by coordinating communication between surgeons, anesthesia providers, and other team members.
- Ensured accurate documentation of all pertinent information throughout each stage of surgical process for best results in patient care.
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
Nathan Littauer Hospital
05.2008 - 06.2014
- Enhanced patient safety by implementing strict adherence to surgical protocols and guidelines.
- Reduced postoperative complications through vigilant monitoring of patients during surgery.
- Managed efficient use of operating room resources, streamlining procedures and minimizing waste.
- Assisted in complex surgeries with precise execution of tasks, ensuring optimal outcomes for patients.
- Adapted quickly to changing situations in operating room, utilizing problem-solving skills under pressure.
Obstetrics Registered Nurse
Nathan Littauer Hospital
04.1997 - 05.2008
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care to expectant mothers and their newborns.
- Decreased complications during labor by promptly identifying and addressing potential issues.
- Evaluated neonates overall well-being immediately after birth using Apgar scoring systems while initiating prompt interventions when necessary.
- Enhanced birthing experience for patients with various labor support techniques such as breathing exercises, position changes, hydrotherapy, and comfort measures.
- Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, fetal distress, and emergent C-sections.
Education
A.A.S in Nursing -
Fulton-Montgomery Community College
Johnstown, New York10.1995
Skills
- Understanding of internal and external referral process
- Community Care regulation understanding
- Consult management
- Triaging incoming referrals
- Resource Utilization Standards comprehension
- Proficient in CPRS, CMT, CTM software
- Facilitating and guiding veterans to make informed care decisions
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
- PERI-OP 101
Timeline
Care Manager, Surgical Specialty Clinic
Cheyenne Veterans Affairs Health Care System
09.2019 - Current
Infusion Nurse & Endoscopy Circulator
Wyoming Endoscopy Center
04.2019 - 09.2019
Pre-Op/PACU Nurse-Short Procedure Unit
Phoenixville Hospital
03.2018 - 02.2019
Pre-Op/PACU Nurse
Trident Surgery Center
09.2016 - 01.2018
Circulating Nurse-Operating Room and GI Endoscopy Suites
Wheeling Hospital
08.2014 - 07.2016
Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
Nathan Littauer Hospital
05.2008 - 06.2014
Obstetrics Registered Nurse
Nathan Littauer Hospital
04.1997 - 05.2008
A.A.S in Nursing -
Fulton-Montgomery Community College
- BLS
- ACLS
- PERI-OP 101
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