Melissa Schultz
Dallas,TX
Summary
Dedicated Critical Care Nurse with 3.5 years of direct patient care experience. Committed to providing safe, trustworthy, and compassionate care to patients and their families. Willingness to take on responsibility and new learning environments to improve patient care.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cardiac ICU Registered Nurse
Parkland Heath & Hospital System
03.2021 - Current
- Provided direct care for cardiac patients requiring vasopressors, inotropes, ventilation, sedation, paralytics, systemic anticoagulation, and CRRT
- Managed mechanical circulatory support devices such as Impella, IABP, and ECMO
- Precepted and coached new nurses on facility protocols, patient management, and care
- Able to perform documentation within EPIC charting system
- Functioned as the Charge Nurse for a 12-bed ICU, giving direct oversight and aid to the bedside nurses, while also making staffing assignments, addressing patient safety concerns, and communicating directly with admitting providers.
Critical Care & Trauma Nurse Intern
Parkland Health & Hospital System
08.2020 - 03.2021
- Participated in an 8-month internship as a registered nurse, composed of didactics and clinical shifts
- Implemented safe and high-quality patient care through routine safety checks, medication administration, physical assessments and consistent reevaluation of interventions
- Demonstrated nursing excellence through collaboration, communication, and participation with staff, patients, and family members
- Provided direct patient care in the following units: Burn, Medicine, Neuroscience, Surgical-Trauma, and COVID ICU, as well as the Emergency Department.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Seattle Pacific University
Seattle, WA05.2020
Minor - French And Francophone Studies
Seattle Pacific University
Seattle, WA05.2020
Skills
- Exceptional attention to detail, ability to take initiative, and consistently strong work ethic
- Profound value for safety, thoroughness, and accountability
- Demonstrated passion for learning and continual curiosity in the clinical setting
- Engaged in respectful, polite, and sincere communication with staff, patients, and family members
Community Service & Awards
- DAISY AWARD HONOREE, September, 2023
- PRESCHOOL TEACHER, Refugee Resources, Dallas, TX
Certification
- CRITICAL CARE REGISTERED NURSE (CCRN), American Association of Critical Care Nurses
- CARDIAC MEDCINE CERTIFICATION (CMC), American Association of Critical Care Nurses
- ECMO MICRO-CREDENTIAL, American Association of Critical Care Nurses
- PARAMEDIC, National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians
- ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT, American Heart Association
- PEDIATRIC ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT, American Red Cross
- NEONATAL RESUSCITATION PROGRAM, American Academy of Pediatrics
- TRAUMA NURSING CORE COURSE, Emergency Nurses Association
- EMERGENCY NURSING PEDIATRIC COURSE, Emergency Nurses Association
Timeline
Cardiac ICU Registered Nurse
Parkland Heath & Hospital System
03.2021 - Current
Critical Care & Trauma Nurse Intern
Parkland Health & Hospital System
08.2020 - 03.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Seattle Pacific University
Minor - French And Francophone Studies
Seattle Pacific University
- CRITICAL CARE REGISTERED NURSE (CCRN), American Association of Critical Care Nurses
- CARDIAC MEDCINE CERTIFICATION (CMC), American Association of Critical Care Nurses
- ECMO MICRO-CREDENTIAL, American Association of Critical Care Nurses
- PARAMEDIC, National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians
- ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT, American Heart Association
- PEDIATRIC ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT, American Red Cross
- NEONATAL RESUSCITATION PROGRAM, American Academy of Pediatrics
- TRAUMA NURSING CORE COURSE, Emergency Nurses Association
- EMERGENCY NURSING PEDIATRIC COURSE, Emergency Nurses Association
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