Melissa Stokowski
Palmer,MA
Summary
Patient focused and ambitious nursing student with 2+ years of experience in the health care field with a passion for learning and growing professionally within a dynamic healthcare environment. Seeking a career change after 10+ years of experience in law enforcement and EMS, noted for strong communication and problem solving skills, detail-oriented team player with the ability to handle multiple projects with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Nurse
Springfield Technical Community College
08.2021 - Current
- Participated in 900+ hours of clinical experience, nursing skills lab and nursing simulation activities.
- Administered close patient care, checked vital signs, and monitored telemetry.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Assessed care needs of patients and families utilizing nursing process.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
Detective
Ludlow Police Department
03.2014 - Current
- Gathered facts from interviews of suspects, witnesses, and complainants.
- Investigated complaints brought by members of community by conducting interviews and compiling evidence.
- Empathetically communicated with victims to facilitate collection of evidence and employ treatments.
- Wrote detailed reports outlining case findings for internal files and legal purposes.
- Managed cases simultaneously, methodically working through each.
- Referred clients to other specialists, institutions or support services as necessary.
- Acted as the department's primary sexual assault investigator since 2016.
- Served for 2 years as a School Resource Officer covering five public schools.
Emergency Medical Technician
AMR Springfield
07.2011 - 09.2014
- Responded to 911 calls for medical emergencies.
- Assessed nature and extent of illness or injury to establish and prioritize medical procedures.
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Administered CPR, oxygen and other life-saving medical treatments.
- Communicated with patients about pain, comfort, and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
- Followed all safety protocols and took necessary precautions while providing care.
- Transported patients to medical facilities and provided transportation to follow-up appointments.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Springfield Technical Community College
Springfield, MA05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Amherst, MA01.2014
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
University of Hartford
West Hartford, CT05.2008
Skills
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Team Collaboration
- Critical Thinking
- De-Escalating Conflicts
- Community Relations
- Report Writing
- Time Management
- Self-Driven
- Microsoft Office
Certification
CPR certified through American Heart Association
EMT-B certification since 2011
Certified Sexual Assault Investigator
Timeline
Student Nurse
Springfield Technical Community College
08.2021 - Current
Detective
Ludlow Police Department
03.2014 - Current
Emergency Medical Technician
AMR Springfield
07.2011 - 09.2014
Associate of Science - Nursing
Springfield Technical Community College
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
University of Hartford
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