Melissa Swain
Ocean Springs,MS
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated registered nurse with experience in critical care, skilled in delivering high-quality patient assessments and emergency responses. Proficient in advanced life support techniques, ensuring the highest standards of care during critical situations. Committed to fostering team collaboration to achieve optimal patient outcomes while maintaining flexibility to adapt to evolving clinical demands with a positive attitude and strong work ethic.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
SRHS
Pascagoula, MS
05.2023 - Current
- Utilized advanced life support techniques, including intubation and central line placement, to stabilize patients.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for high-acuity patients.
- Conducted thorough assessments of critically ill patients, ensuring timely interventions based on evolving conditions.
- Implemented evidence-based protocols to optimize patient outcomes during critical situations and emergencies.
- Monitored hemodynamic parameters and analyzed complex data sets, making appropriate adjustments to treatment plans based on patient response.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses entering the critical care field, sharing knowledge and expertise to facilitate successful integration into the team.
UAP
Lighthouse Assisted Living
Ocean Springs
10.2021 - 12.2022
- Performed various resident care activities and related non-skilled services necessary in caring for the personal needs and comfort of residents.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Engaged in housekeeping tasks by replacing linens and cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms.
Special Education Paraeducator
Manzanita Public Charter School
Vandenberg AFB, CA
10.2019 - 06.2021
- Reinforce social skills instruction to individual or small groups of students; facilitate social skills activities to provide positive social interaction and to practice social skills; assist in shaping appropriate student behavior through redirection and positive reinforcement and other strategies; implement behavior modifications and intervention plans as directed.
- Assist students in focusing on work and completing classroom assignments, homework, make-up work and projects in various subject areas.
- Provide classroom support to the teacher as needed and assist with arrangement and storage of classroom materials, for appropriate learning environment; maintain learning environment in a safe, orderly and clean manner.
Housekeeper
HHS Environmental Services
Vandenberg AFB, CA
08.2017 - 10.2019
- Practiced established infection control methods to reduce risks to patients, families, and medical staff.
- Wore necessary personal protective equipment to minimize risks from hazardous materials, biohazards, and other harmful substances.
- Removed hazardous and medical waste from exam rooms, treatment rooms, and surgery suites to minimize risks to patients and medical personnel.
- Used chemicals by following safety protocols and procedures to avoid burns and injuries.
- Interacted with hospital staff, patients, and families to demonstrate good customer service techniques.
Board Certified Dental Assistant
Tanabe And Tanabe General Dentistry
Honolulu, HI
08.2001 - 08.2004
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Prepared and positioned patients for procedures, clipping dental napkins and placing patient safety devices.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Educated patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control, and postoperative instructions.
- Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Recorded patients' health histories, documented current symptoms, and pulled up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
Education
Associates Degree - Nursing
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Perkinston, MS12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
University of Hawaii At Manoa
Honolulu, HI05.2007
Certificate - Dental Assisting
Gulf Coast Community College
Panama City05.2003
Skills
- Direct Patient Care and monitoring
- Medication and IV administration
- Strong clinical judgement
- Documenting and charting
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Clinical and Academic Experience
- Motivated
- Team Player
- Ability to Adapt
- Fast learner
- Positive Disposition
- Timely and Dependable
Certification
ALS certified
BLS Certified AHA
Board Certified Dental Assistant
Timeline
Registered Nurse
SRHS
05.2023 - Current
UAP
Lighthouse Assisted Living
10.2021 - 12.2022
Special Education Paraeducator
Manzanita Public Charter School
10.2019 - 06.2021
Housekeeper
HHS Environmental Services
08.2017 - 10.2019
Board Certified Dental Assistant
Tanabe And Tanabe General Dentistry
08.2001 - 08.2004
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
University of Hawaii At Manoa
Certificate - Dental Assisting
Gulf Coast Community College
Associates Degree - Nursing
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College