Melissa Schutz
Registered Nurse
Carnegie,PA
Summary
Care-driven PACU Nurse promoting over 5 years of expertise working in busy post-surgical departments. Provided exceptional physical and emotional support to patients.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Resource Intensive Care Nurse
AHN
Wexford, PA
08.2021 - Current
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
- Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
- Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
Registered Nurse-Post Anesthesia Care Unit
St. Clair Hospital
Pittsburgh , PA
11.2017 - Current
- Monitored vital signs and levels of consciousness to verify sedation wore off properly and patient regained consciousness.
- Evaluated patient pain, nausea, difficulty breathing and fear and agitation in recovery room and employed various nursing interventions to manage vulnerabilities.
- Assessed patient incision site, monitored body temperature and tracked other indicators of stability or complications.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Assisted Anesthesiologist with pre and post op nerve blocks
- Pre and post op care competent
Registered Nurse, ICU
St Clair Hospital
Pittsburgh, PA
08.2015 - 11.2017
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Registered Nurse, ICU
AHN-Canonsburg Hospital
Canonsburg, PA
02.2011 - 08.2015
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Registered Nurse
AHN-West Penn Hospital
Pittsburgh, PA
08.2009 - 02.2011
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
Education
BSN - Nursing
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN 10.2021 - Current
Diploma - General
South Fayette Twp High School
Mcdonald, PA 08.2000 - 06.2003
Diploma - Nursing
West Penn School of Nursing
Pittsburgh, PA 08.2007 - 06.2009
Skills
Advanced Life Support
Invasive and non-invasive vital signs
Respiratory maintenance
Thermoregulation
Hemodynamics monitoring
Therapy management
ECG
IV setup
Timeline
BSN - Nursing
Capella University
10.2021 - Current
Resource Intensive Care Nurse
AHN
08.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse-Post Anesthesia Care Unit
St. Clair Hospital
11.2017 - Current
Registered Nurse, ICU
St Clair Hospital
08.2015 - 11.2017
Registered Nurse, ICU
AHN-Canonsburg Hospital
02.2011 - 08.2015
Registered Nurse
AHN-West Penn Hospital
08.2009 - 02.2011
Diploma - Nursing
West Penn School of Nursing
08.2007 - 06.2009
Diploma - General
South Fayette Twp High School
08.2000 - 06.2003