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Melissa Siple

Brockport,NY

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate licensed practical nurse with extensive experience in providing quality customer service and working in fast paced environments. Focused and eager to learn new skills and experience.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Licensed Practical Nurse

CSS Health
Buffalo, Ny
08.2024 - Current
  • Conduct clinical telephone assessments in a remote setting to complete Comprehensive and Targeted Medication reviews. Identify potential medication concerns and perform medication management.
  • Assist patients with issues involving adherence, adverse effects and current health status. Assist patients in identifying issues with obtaining medications and finding solutions to barriers.
  • Provide patient education and health literacy on the management of chronic conditions and medication management.
  • Document client interactions and monitor client outcomes using EHR.
  • Enroll patients into pharmacy compliance packaging programs and assist with coordination of timely delivery of all medications
  • Maintain communication and collaborate with pharmacists when escalation to physician is necessary.
  • Assist patient in communicating concerns with their providers.
  • Work with patients’ providers and pharmacists to obtain timely medication refills.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Excel Staffing Solutions
, NY
11.2022 - 09.2023
  • Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
  • Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
  • Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
  • Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
  • Delivered compassionate care to increase comfort and psychological, social and spiritual well-being.
  • Cared for patients' acute and chronic wounds by changing dressings and applying medicated compounds.
  • Assisted with patients' nutritional needs by setting up self-feeding assistance or directly feeding individuals with severely limited mobility.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Schweiger Dermatology
Rochester, NY
08.2019 - 08.2023
  • Kept office ready for patients' needs by restocking supplies and cleaning rooms between appointments.
  • Assisted with procedures such as biopsies and excisions conducted in-office.
  • Helped dermatologist maintain intense workload and meet patients' expectations by preparing patients for examinations and surgical appointments.
  • Educated patients about proper skincare and preventive strategies to maintain healthy skin.
  • Coordinated surgeries and set up for procedures to maintain smooth patient flow.
  • Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
  • Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
  • Administered subcutaneous and intra-muscular injections and monitored patient reactions.
  • Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
  • Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.

Medication Supervisor

DePaul
Rochester, New York
11.2014 - 03.2019
  • Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
  • Offered support for client mental and emotional needs to enhance physical outcomes and overall happiness.
  • Administered prescribed drugs to high-volume patient caseload.
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
  • Encouraged patients to participate in activities to help boost mood and improve overall memory.

Senior Move Manager

Grandma's Helpers LLC
Rochester, New York
07.2013 - 02.2019
  • Meeting with clients in the Senior Community coordinating moves into new homes, typically assisted living.
  • Help downsize and dispersal of estate.
  • Pack and unpack and settle into a new home.
  • Completed appropriate paperwork per company policy.

Education

Practical Nursing

Genesee Valley Partnership
Batavia, NY
07.2019

Skills

  • Team-oriented and dependable
  • Compassionate
  • Desire to Learn
  • Effective communication
  • Attention to detail
  • Perseverance
  • Time management
  • Organizational abilities
  • People skills
  • Friendly, positive attitude

References

  • Letters and more references available with request

1. Nicole King

80 Mayville Lane

Rochester, NY 14617

Email- Nicoleking825@gmail.com

Phone- (585) 698-5996

2. Amber Patterson-Corzo

Email- Apattersoncorzo@csshealth.com

Phone- (919) 988-0105

3. Renee Rita

63 Woodstone circle

Webster, Ny 14580

Email- Renee.rita@aol.com

Phone- (585)520-9696

Timeline

Licensed Practical Nurse

CSS Health
08.2024 - Current

Licensed Practical Nurse

Excel Staffing Solutions
11.2022 - 09.2023

Licensed Practical Nurse

Schweiger Dermatology
08.2019 - 08.2023

Medication Supervisor

DePaul
11.2014 - 03.2019

Senior Move Manager

Grandma's Helpers LLC
07.2013 - 02.2019

Practical Nursing

Genesee Valley Partnership
Melissa Siple