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Melissa Rodriguez

Hendersonville,NC

Summary

Dynamic Ambulatory Care Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Pardee Hospital, excelling in patient outreach and care coordination. Skilled in nursing documentation and compassionate care, I effectively identify barriers to compliance, enhance patient satisfaction, and ensure adherence to infection control protocols, leading to improved health outcomes.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Ambulatory Care Registered Nurse

Pardee Hospital
11.2021 - Current
  • My role includes patient outreach and care coordination with the interdisciplinary care team for 7 Annual Wellness Visits per day.
  • Enhance patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addresses physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Prevent the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
  • Conduct thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Communicate with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.

Registered Nurse

Carolina Village
07.1996 - 07.2020
  • Resident Nurse for the Independent Living
    2011 - 2020 (>500 residents)
    · Followed the COVID-19 safety guidelines and protocols issued by the CDC, NCDHHS and Carolina Village to protect the residents, staff and visitors from COVID-19
    · Maintained an empathetic approach to resident care and answered any questions around their illness or care which provided advocacy and allowed them to remain in Independent living
  • Independent Living Support Supervisor and Resident Nurse for the Independent Living Residents (>400 residents)
    2009 - 2011
    · Administered annual TB skin tests to all Independent Living Staff and any resident volunteers to continue to prevent and control TB;
    Collaborate with the health department staff as needed
    · Administered Flu Vaccines to Independent Residents and Independent Living Staff to prevent Influenza
    · Provided phlebotomy services, injections and wound care to the Independent Living residents which allowed them to remain on campus
  • Care Center Resident Nurse for 60 residents 2004 - 2009
    · Specialized in providing care for elderly, terminal patients in the Care Center to ensure dignity during end-of-life care
    · Accurate completion of all LHPS assessments and any supporting assessments or clinical documentation to ensure staff up to date on skill levels
  • Medical Center Day Shift Charge Nurse for 30 Residents
    1997- 2009
    · Led a team of 1 RN, 1 LPN and 6-8 CNA's on a skilled/Medicare unit
    · Collaborating with health plans, physicians and the interdisciplinary team for assuring insurance approvals and/or that residents meet eligibility and coverage criteria and ensured compliance with infection control protocols to mitigate infection risks.
  • Medical Center Night Shift Charge Nurse for 30 Residents 1996-1997


Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Mars Hill University
Arden, NC

Associate of Science - Nursing

Hillsborough Community College
Plant City, FL
03-1993

Skills

  • Nursing documentation
  • Clinical judgment
  • Compassionate care
  • Immunization administration
  • Phlebotomy

Certification

  • Licensed Registered Nurse - NC and Multistate
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)

Timeline

Ambulatory Care Registered Nurse

Pardee Hospital
11.2021 - Current

Registered Nurse

Carolina Village
07.1996 - 07.2020

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Mars Hill University

Associate of Science - Nursing

Hillsborough Community College

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