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Melissa Pritchow

Coronado,CA

Summary

Hardworking Registered Nurse with 7 years' experience in the NICU and 13 years in the Emergency Room. Skilled nurse that brings friendly personality and efficiency to the work environment. A knowledge seeking nurse that believes in delivering competent and compassionate care to each and every patient. Reliable and adaptable nurse with the ability to remain calm and composed in the most stressful environments. Just and determined in giving each patient an exceptional level of care through assessments, medication administration, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and services.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Sharp Hospital
12.2021 - 04.2025
  • Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced 42 bed ER.
  • Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
  • CEN obtained and maintained

Registered Nurse

Sharp Rees-Stealy
12.2020 - 12.2021
  • Access ports and draw labs for oncology patients prior to their infusions or doctors appointments.
  • Triage calls and message to doctors office.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary team and coordinate care of oncology patients in busy office for 5 providers.
  • Provide education for patient with newly diagnosed cancer.

NICU Registered Nurse

St. Joseph Medical Center
09.2013 - 08.2020
  • Perform assessments and provide stabilization of neonates at high risk deliveries
  • Provide patient treatment according to urgency of condition while multitasking and delegating treatment needs to qualified staff to ensure effective and safe care to promote better outcomes
  • Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcome
  • Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to plan and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery
  • Guided and educated patients and caregivers on diagnoses, disease management, preventative measures, medication use, and self care
  • Provided targeted care to critically ill neonates including: intubation/ventilation, chest tubes, central lines, invasive hemodynamic measurement, IV placement, and blood transfusions
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans

Emergeny Department Registered Nurse

St. Anthony Hospital
05.2009 - 09.2013
  • Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
  • Received Daisy Award
  • Performed triage on all incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients
  • Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety
  • Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements successfully

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing

Olympic College
Bremerton, WA
2004

Skills

  • EPIC charting
  • Triage
  • Newborn assessments
  • Patient-focused care
  • Clinical judgment
  • Precepting
  • Breastfeeding education
  • Sterile Procedures and Techniques
  • Neonatal Intensive Care
  • Chest tubes
  • Central line management
  • Iv skills
  • Care of neonates on ventilator
  • Emergency Care
  • Patient Care
  • Evaluating Patients

Certification

  • CEN
  • PALS
  • AVADE
  • BLS certified
  • ACLS
  • NIHSS

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Sharp Hospital
12.2021 - 04.2025

Registered Nurse

Sharp Rees-Stealy
12.2020 - 12.2021

NICU Registered Nurse

St. Joseph Medical Center
09.2013 - 08.2020

Emergeny Department Registered Nurse

St. Anthony Hospital
05.2009 - 09.2013

Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing

Olympic College

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