Melissa Serio
Kennewick,WA
Summary
Dynamic GI Nurse with a proven track record at TRIOS Care Center, enhancing patient care through advanced protocols and training initiatives. Skilled in gastroenterology patient care and team leadership, I successfully improved staff proficiency, driving exceptional patient outcomes and satisfaction.
Overview
1
1
Certification
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Gi Nurse Navigator
Trios Care Center
04.2024 - Current
- Administered patient care plans, ensuring compliance with established protocols and standards.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and enhance treatment effectiveness.
- Educated patients on gastrointestinal health, promoting self-management and adherence to treatment regimens.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced workflow efficiency within the GI department's operations.
- Provided comprehensive education on medications, dietary adjustments, and lifestyle changes for patients diagnosed with GI conditions.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Gi Nurse
Trios Hospital
10.2017 - 04.2024
- Administered gastrointestinal assessments and interventions to optimize patient care outcomes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop personalized treatment plans for patients.
- Educated patients on procedural expectations and post-care protocols to enhance recovery experiences.
- Mentored junior nursing staff on best practices in gastroenterology nursing procedures and patient management.
- Reduced complications during procedures by ensuring accurate preparation of patients for endoscopy and colonoscopy exams.
- Efficiently managed time-sensitive tasks while multitasking between multiple patients requiring various levels of care within the GI unit.
- Contributed to a safer work environment by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining sterile conditions during procedures.
- Assisted physicians in performing diagnostic tests, such as upper endoscopies and colonoscopies, ensuring accurate results for timely treatment planning.
- Ensured compliance with hospital policies, local regulations, and national standards for quality healthcare delivery within the gastroenterology nursing unit.
- Served as a mentor and preceptor for new GI nurse hires, offering guidance on best practices and providing constructive feedback during their orientation period.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Columbia Basin College
Pasco, WA2017
Skills
- Gastroenterology patient care
- Critical care nursing
- Patient education
- Health assessments
- Team leadership
- GI bleed management
- Endoscopy expertise
- Compassionate care
- Healthcare ethics
- Teamwork and collaboration
Certification
- Basic Life Support-American Heart Association
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support - American Heart Association
Timeline
Gi Nurse Navigator
Trios Care Center
04.2024 - Current
Gi Nurse
Trios Hospital
10.2017 - 04.2024
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Columbia Basin College