Melissa Streeter
Louisville,KY
Summary
Dedicated nursing professional with over 20 years of experience in patient care and staff supervision. Skilled in developing comprehensive care plans and leading quality improvement initiatives that streamline workflows and elevate service delivery. Aiming to leverage expertise in interdisciplinary collaboration to drive optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Charge Registered Nurse
University of Louisville Hospital
Louisville, KY
12.2015 - Current
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure high-quality patient care and adherence to safety protocols.
- Developed and implemented patient care plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
- Monitored patient conditions, assessing needs and responding to changes effectively.
- Trained new nurses on best practices, enhancing team efficiency and patient outcomes.
- Led quality improvement initiatives, resulting in streamlined workflows and enhanced service delivery.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers for comprehensive care coordination.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Conducted audits on restraint documentation. Assisted in reviewing compliance with restraint protocols. Supported teams in maintaining accurate restraint records.
Registered Nurse
Norton Hospital Downtown
Louisville, KY
03.2009 - 03.2020
- Conducted thorough assessments to identify patient needs, facilitating timely interventions and enhancing care delivery.
- Led quality improvement initiatives aimed at reducing hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning processes.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Utilized electronic health records systems for accurate documentation and efficient communication between healthcare providers.
Registered Nurse
University of Louisville Hospital
Louisville, KY
03.2007 - 12.2015
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders, ensuring patient safety and adherence to protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for diverse patient populations.
- Mentored junior nursing staff, fostering professional development and enhancing team performance in critical care settings.
- Implemented evidence-based practices that improved patient outcomes and streamlined nursing workflows across departments.
- Educated patients and families on health management strategies, promoting informed decision-making and adherence to treatment plans.
- Utilized electronic health records systems for accurate documentation and efficient communication between healthcare providers.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Louisville
LouisvilleSkills
- Employee performance
- Care plan management
- Medical record auditing
- Corrective actions
- Nursing documentation
- Staff leadership
- Care coordination
- Patient record auditing
- Calm and composed
- Clinical leadership
- Direct patient care
- Team leadership
Timeline
Charge Registered Nurse
University of Louisville Hospital
12.2015 - Current
Registered Nurse
Norton Hospital Downtown
03.2009 - 03.2020
Registered Nurse
University of Louisville Hospital
03.2007 - 12.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Louisville