Melissa Reynolds

• Strong assessment skills with patients in recovery room following surgical procedures.
• Evaluates cardio-respiratory systems for deviations, providing appropriate treatment as necessary.
• Reduced complications through timely administration of medications and pain management strategies.
• Collaborates with patients and healthcare teams to assess, plan, implement and evaluate custom care plans for each individual.

CCT RN managing critical patients on vents, iv drips, monitoring hemodynamics, etc to multiple hospitals and facilities

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.

ER Float Nurse with Dignity Health working all 5 hospitals in Sacramento region. Also float to PACU, Endoscopy and Outpatient Surgery Centers. As a float nurse I am able to work fluently in multiple areas of nursing with little orientation.

• Managed time effectively to balance competing priorities in high-pressure situations across multiple units.
• Supported hospital''s mission and vision by consistently providing high-quality, patient-centered care across all assigned units.

Staff ER nurse working in busy area managing multiple diagnoses.

• Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
• Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.

Travel Nurse at San Leandro Hospital for 3 contracts then hired on per diem

Travel Nurse at Mercy San Juan July 2016 and signed 4 contracts, currently working here as Travel Nurse until end of June 2017.

• Supported, educated and comforted patients and families during emergency room experience, resulting in beneficial patient outcomes and positive impact on treatment

Left position due to Knee Surgery and Physical therapy, unable to work until September 2015.

• Care for daily ER patients, Cardiac and Stroke center.
• Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.

• Supervise daily operations of unit, make staff assignments on multiple units and act as resource on unit. Rounded with case managers daily and took care of any service recovery issues
• Championed quality improvement initiatives, driving continuous advancements in patient care standards.
• Delivered presentations at conferences or workshops to share expertise and promote best practices within the nursing community.

Implemented new floor assignments based on evaluation of staffing requirements.

• Ensured adherence to safety guidelines for both patients and staff members during all aspects of clinical operations.
• Mentored new nurses in clinical practice and procedures, fostering a supportive learning environment.
• Collaborated with staff, management, and external groups to coordinate patient care.
• Enhanced staff performance through regular training sessions and professional development opportunities.
• Served as a liaison between hospital administration and nursing staff, advocating for improvements that positively impacted patient care delivery.

• Provided emergency care to critical trauma and critical care patients.
• STEMI receiving center and Stroke center with NIHSS certification.
• Developed strong relationships with colleagues across departments, fostering a collaborative work environment that enhanced overall patient care delivery processes.

Worked in large 80 bed ER at Riverside County Regional Medical Center. Worked in Level I Trauma center Cedars Sinai, LA

• Was travel nurse here at Memorial from January to May and signed on full time after contract fulfilled.
• Level II busy trauma center, large ER cardiac and stroke center.
• Collaborated effectively with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.

• ER staff nurse in Level II trauma center, cardiac and stroke center.
• 28 bed ER with multiple diagnoses including pediatric and psychiatric specialities.
• Mentored junior nurses, fostering professional development and growth within the team.
• Utilized evidence-based practices to guide clinical decision-making, resulting in better patient outcomes during their emergency visit.

ER nurse managing multiple patients including trauma, cardiac and neuro.

• Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.

Left to be a stay at home mom

• Cardiac Cath Lab nurse in pre op, circulating cases and recovery room.
• Large cath lab with 25-30 cases daily, on call rotation.
• Contributed to successful procedure outcomes through expert administration of conscious sedation under physician guidance.
• Supported healthcare team by maintaining responsibility for electrocardiogram monitoring, defibrillation and cardio rehabilitation training.

Charge Nurse in ventilator rehab hospital, multiple neuro diagnoses. multiple therapy modalities

• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
• In charge of staffing, patients and all duties while on shift. Managing daily activities of the department

RN in large 1000 bed hospital, Neuro ICU.

• Advocated for patients'' rights and autonomy, creating an environment of trust and respect that empowered individuals to participate actively in their own healthcare decisions.
• Educated family members on post-discharge care instructions and available community resources, facilitating smooth transitions from acute care settings to home environments.
• Efficiently prioritized tasks during high-stress situations, maintaining a calm demeanor while providing exceptional patient care under challenging conditions.