Melissa Smith
Proctorville,OH
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care and care coordination in fast-paced surgical environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients, physicians and coworkers through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
St. Mary's Medical Center
Huntington, WV
03.2023 - Current
- Professional knowledge of perioperative nursing allows excellent care to patients.
- Reviews patient chart - assuring pertinent documentation is obtained including operative consents, medical power of attorney and surrogacy forms.
- Currently, up to date in hospital training and continuing education requirements.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
Aya Healthcare
Danville, KY
03.2022 - 02.2023
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Has and maintains a comprehensive knowledge of the human body, all of its systems and their functionality.
- Accountable for using the nursing process, delegating patient care tasks, supervision of other patient care staff, and consulting with other members of the health care team when indicated.
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
Cabell Huntington Hospital Surgery Center
Huntington, WV
01.2019 - 02.2022
- Maintains and enhances professional expertise through participation in appropriate educational activities.
- Assists in directing, orienting, training, and providing functional guidance to surgical technicians and new nursing staff, as requested.
- Conducts department training as needed.
- Actively participates in team huddle and is willing to challenge current practices.
- Helps to identify, recommend, and implement improvements.
- Patient advocate - determines needs of patients before, during, and after surgery.
- Insures proper patient care per the hospitals policies and guidelines.
- Collaborates with surgical team to provide continuity of care.
- Comprehensively provides precise patient records and charts; reporting pertinent information regarding the patients.
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
St. Mary's Medical Center
Huntington, WV
12.2013 - 09.2021
- Knowledge and application of legal requirements applied to patients, as needed, on a case by case basis.
- Able to help acquire surgical consent over the phone with eligible individuals.
- Assists during surgical procedures by preparing and/or directing others in preparation of instruments, equipment, and supplies; circulating cases for multiple specialties; anticipates needs of surgeons; maintaining sterile technique; administering medication; and providing for total nursing care of patients in the Operating Room.
- Ability to react and facilitate steps to resolve stressful conditions and life threatening patient situations in a Level II Trauma Center.
- Effectively communicates and interacts with patients, physicians, and other hospital personnel to exceed patient needs and make proper decisions.
Transportation Security Officer
Transportation Security Administration
Huntington, WV
11.2005 - 06.2007
- Attended daily briefings with supervisors to discuss issues with security screening processes.
- Interacted with public to give directions, explain rules, and regulations and respond to inquiries.
- Performed pat-downs to look for unauthorized materials and weapons.
- Operated x-ray machines, hand wands, and advanced imaging technology to conduct screening of passengers and baggage.
Education
Associate of Science Degree in Nursing -
Ohio University Southern Campus
Ironton, Ohio05.2013
Skills
- Patient Advocacy
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Patient Charting
- HIPAA Compliance
- Decision-Making
- Patient Communication
Certification
- BLS (Basic Life Support)
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
Personal Information
Title: Registered Nurse
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
St. Mary's Medical Center
03.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
Aya Healthcare
03.2022 - 02.2023
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
Cabell Huntington Hospital Surgery Center
01.2019 - 02.2022
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
St. Mary's Medical Center
12.2013 - 09.2021
Transportation Security Officer
Transportation Security Administration
11.2005 - 06.2007
Associate of Science Degree in Nursing -
Ohio University Southern Campus