Melissa Sessie
Midland,PA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry
Heritage Valley Health System - Beaver
Beaver , PA
01.2013 - Current
- Provide high level patient care on Covid unit
- Manage care from admission to discharge
- Implement medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Educate patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Collect blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Administer medications and treatment to patients and monitor responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Assisted providers with cardiac monitoring, therapeutic measures and procedures related to cardiac monitoring
Certified Nursing Assistant
Friendship
Ridge , PA
09.2012 - 01.2013
- Performed care for Dementia, Psychiatric , and Elderly Population.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
- Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
Direct Support Staff
Passavant Memorial Homes
Rochester , PA
02.2007 - 07.2012
- Provided care for individuals with intellectual disabilities and psychological disorder
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to staff.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Responsible for setting and attending patient appointment. Increased patient compliance to 98%
Education
Associate - Applied Science
Ohio Valley College of Technology
East Liverpool, OH08.2015
Associate - Biology
Community College of Beaver County
Monaca, PA05.2011
Skills
- Patient Examination
- Accurate Documentation
- Compassionate and Caring
- Patient Care Assessment
- Patient Condition Monitoring
Certification
Medication Support
CPR/First Responder
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry
Heritage Valley Health System - Beaver
01.2013 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Friendship
09.2012 - 01.2013
Direct Support Staff
Passavant Memorial Homes
02.2007 - 07.2012
Associate - Applied Science
Ohio Valley College of Technology
Associate - Biology
Community College of Beaver County
Medication Support
CPR/First Responder
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