Melissa Smith
Kansas City,KS
Summary
Dedicated Aesthetic Registered Nurse knowledgeable in treatments and products. Builds rapport with every patient to help each one feel comfortable in the treatment they are receiving. Manages appointments expertly with good patient care, strong interpersonal skills, and highly organized. Extremely motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and quickly conquering new skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Aesthetic Nurse Injector
Lazerdoc Med Spa
Leavenworth, KS
09.2023 - 02.2024
- Provide one on one consults with patients regarding various aesthetic options to achieve individual results
- Perform neurotoxin and dermal filler injections
- Knowledge, preparation, and administration with PRF, PRP, and Kybella injections
- Assisting Dr. Waage with cosmetic procedures such as BodyTite, FaceTite, and MyEllevate
- Providing education to the patient with relevant information about the procedure and potential side effects of the product being used
- Managed 80 weight loss patients, providing one on one consultation for weight loss injections, dietary counseling, and weight loss tracking.
Home Infusion Registered Nurse
University of Kansas Health System
Kansas City, KS
05.2018 - 09.2023
- Provide patient clinical coordination in a variety of environments including home, hospital infusion clinic, and doctor offices
- Strong knowledge and skillset with central lines and peripheral IV's
- Provide clinical expertise, coordination of care, and education for patients, physicians, nursing agencies, pharmacists, insurance case managers, and hospital based case managers
- Provides patient teaching and/or instructions of medication, disease process, use and maintenance of home infusion therapy and appropriate vascular access devices
- Documents all interactions and communication with patients and their plan of treatment, assessment, treatments, and responses/reactions to treatment, status of disease process and education in a timely manner
- Complete training for new/specialty infusion therapies
- Organizes and manages patient caseload.
Otolaryngology Clinic RN
University of Kansas Health System
Kansas City, KS
08.2018 - 05.2019
- Managed the patient caseload and clinic schedules of Neurotologist, Dr. Hinrich Staecker and Dr. James Lin and Otologist, Dr. Gregory Ator.
- Organized the structure and patient flow of multiple clinic sites including the Medical Office Building, Corporate Medical Plaza and KU Med West.
- Prepared appropriate documentation for patients, such as, FMLA paperwork and disability forms.
- Educated patients and family on surgical procedures and physician recommendations prior to, during, and following their physician appointment.
- Coordinated referrals and documentations to outside facilities.
- Educated patients on newly prescribed medications, purpose of prescription and potential side effects.
- Administered Allergy Injections
Registered Nurse, ICU
Via Christi Hospital
Pittsburg, KS
01.2017 - 08.2018
- Utilizes critical thinking and responds to life saving situations based upon standards and protocols
- Monitors and adjusts specialized equipment used on patients and interprets and records electronic displays, such as central venous pressures, pulmonary artery pressures, and cardiac rhythms from cardiac monitors, respirators, ventilators, oxygen pumps, CO2 machines, etc.
- Prepares and administers medications orally, subcutaneously and IV medications. Closely observe various IV drips for hemodynamic monitoring.
- Collects arterial and venous blood samples and respiratory gases.
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
Via Christi Hospital
Pittsburg, KS
02.2016 - 01.2017
- Recover cardiac Cath patients after heart catheterizations, pacemaker insertions, and peripheral angiograms
- Provide education to patients and families regarding cardiac procedures and imaging
- Assess, monitor, and verify heart rhythms
- Identify various cardiac conditions and symptoms of cardiac conditions to ensure patient safety.
Interventional Radiology Nurse
University of Kansas Hospital
Kansas City, KS
06.2012 - 12.2012
- Educated patients and family on procedures, pre and post operation expectations, discharge instructions, and drain and/or dressing care
- Performed safe conscious sedation while continuously evaluating patients through telemetry and vital signs
- Assessed and monitor ventilators and drips for acute care patients
- Comprehended various procedures performed in Interventional Radiology to ensure patient safety.
Orthopedics Registered Nurse
University of Kansas Hospital
Kansas City, KS
10.2010 - 06.2012
- Provided care throughout a twelve hour shift to approximately four to five acute medical and post-surgical patients
- Administered medications and specific treatments, including detailed dressing changes
- Educated patients, as well as family members, on post-op care and discharge instructions
- Supervised, educated and trained nursing students.
Registered Nurse
Specialty Hospital of Mid America
Overland Park, KS
04.2010 - 10.2010
- Provided care for approximately five to six patients per twelve hour shift at an acute care long-term care facility
- Monitored, assessed, and operated ventilators, tracheostomy tubes, and suctioning
- Gained experience with gastronomy tubes, jejunostomy tubes, and kangaroo pumps
- Administered wound VACs to treat complex wounds, daily.
Education
Bachelors of Science in Nursing -
Pittsburg State University
05.2009
Skills
- Nursing Consultation
- Patient Education
- Attention to Detail
- Compassionate and Caring
- Client Relationship Building
- Strong Communication Abilities
- Collaborative Team Player
- Continuous Improvement
- Adaptability
Certification
- Kansas And Missouri Registered Nurse. License 13-110853-082
- Neurotoxin and Dermal Filler Certified
- BLS Certified
Accomplishments
- Certificate of completion for Sculptra
- Certifcate of completion of GAIN Anatomy Lab 101 and 201
- Certifcate of completion of GAIN Lip Anatomy
- Certificate in Fundamentals of Chemotherapy Immunotherapy
- 5 star award winner for Service at KU in Home Infusion in 2019 and 2022
Professional References
Hinrich Staecker, M.D.
Neurotologist, University of Kansas Health System
hstaecker@kumc.edu
913-314-8544
James Lin, M.D.
Neurotologist, University of Kansas Health System
jlin2@kumc.edu
Leah Stevens Waage, M.D.
Family Medicine/Owner of Lazerdoc Med Spa
leahwaage@icloud.com
913-680-8937
Kimberley Putzke, MN, RN, CRNI
Nurse Manager, Home Infusion Pharmacy, University of Kansas Health System
kputzke@kumc.edu
406-570-1072
Timeline
Certified Aesthetic Nurse Injector
Lazerdoc Med Spa
09.2023 - 02.2024
Otolaryngology Clinic RN
University of Kansas Health System
08.2018 - 05.2019
Home Infusion Registered Nurse
University of Kansas Health System
05.2018 - 09.2023
Registered Nurse, ICU
Via Christi Hospital
01.2017 - 08.2018
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
Via Christi Hospital
02.2016 - 01.2017
Interventional Radiology Nurse
University of Kansas Hospital
06.2012 - 12.2012
Orthopedics Registered Nurse
University of Kansas Hospital
10.2010 - 06.2012
Registered Nurse
Specialty Hospital of Mid America
04.2010 - 10.2010
Bachelors of Science in Nursing -
Pittsburg State University
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