Melissa Reynolds
Tipp City,OH
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about computerized charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. Experienced RN with over 32 years of experience.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Kettering Health Network, Dayton Campus
Dayton, OH
07.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
School Nurse
Bethel Local School District
08.2015 - 04.2020
- Developed care plans and made referrals as necessary for students with health concerns or injuries.
- Oversaw health services for school of 1400 students and faculty.
- Documented student/faculty vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising Administrators, Teachers and Parents.
- Performed triage on all incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Knowledge of District's policies as they apply to health services.
Registered Nurse
Community Hospital/Springfield Regional Hospital
06.1993 - 06.2015
- Worked on Telemetry Unit, PICU, PCU, Stepdown Unit and Imaging Center
- Identifying patterns of human responses to actual or potential health problems amenable to nursing regimen
- Executing nursing regimen through selection, performance, management and evaluation of nursing actions
- Assessing health status for purpose of providing nursing care
- Providing health counseling and health teaching
- Administering medications, treatments, and executing regimens authorized by individual who authorized by individual authorized to practice in Ohio
- Teaching, administering, supervising, delegating, and evaluating nursing practice
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Good Samaritan
02.1996 - 06.1999
- Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharge support
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, and monitored responses
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity
Nurses Aide
Community Hospital
06.1991 - 06.1993
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and deliver care
- Used wheelchairs and walkers to assist with patient ambulation in room, hallways and bathroom
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care
- Assisted in feeding patients by offering fluids and snacks and recording amounts consumed in logbook
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, IN06-2002
Diploma in Nursing - Registered Nurse
Community Hospital School of Nursing
Springfield, OH06-1993
Skills
- Treatment Preparation
- Procedure Assistance
- Patient Examination
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Care Coordination
- Preventive Healthcare
- Medication Administration
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Critical Thinking
- Decision Making
- First Aid
Certification
- BLS Certified
- Pupil Activity Permit through Ohio Department of Education
- ALS Certified
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Kettering Health Network, Dayton Campus
07.2022 - Current
School Nurse
Bethel Local School District
08.2015 - 04.2020
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
Good Samaritan
02.1996 - 06.1999
Registered Nurse
Community Hospital/Springfield Regional Hospital
06.1993 - 06.2015
Nurses Aide
Community Hospital
06.1991 - 06.1993
Diploma in Nursing - Registered Nurse
Community Hospital School of Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana Wesleyan University