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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

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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

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