Melissa Taylor
Charleston,WV
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse 3 with extensive experience at CAMC Memorial Hospital, excelling in patient care and staff leadership. Proficient in medication administration and patient assessments, I foster a compassionate environment while implementing infection control measures. Recognized for enhancing patient satisfaction and mentoring new staff, I advocate for quality care and safety in clinical settings.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
CAMC Memorial Hospital
01.2011 - Current
- RN, Charge Nurse 3
- NR-CMA/Office Manager 2002-2011
- Safety Culture Representative
- Chemotherapy Certified, also train and educate staff.
- Staff unit according to needs, while following Clairvia and maintaining productivity.
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with established protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting abnormalities to healthcare team promptly.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care instructions.
- Assisted in the training and orientation of new nursing staff on hospital procedures.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems for compliance.
- Implemented infection control measures to enhance patient safety and minimize risks.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives, contributing to enhanced clinical outcomes.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- 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.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse
Bridge Valley
South Charleston, WV2010
High School Diploma -
Sissonville High School
Charleston, WV2000
Skills
- Medication and IV administration, including chemotherapy
- Staff assignments
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessment
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Wound care
- Patient care
- Compassion and empathy
- Patient monitoring
- IV setup
- Care planning
- Patient management
- Care plan development
- Professional bedside manner
- Patient evaluation
- Telemetry monitoring
- Family education
- Licensed RN
- Tracheostomy care
- Medication distribution
- Nursing staff leadership
- Patient discharge
- Lab result interpretation
- Team coordination
- EMR systems
- Complex Problem-solving
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Intake and discharge
- Emergency response
- Maintaining privacy
- Relationship building
- Chart updating
- Vaccine administration
- High level of autonomy
- Procedure preparations
- ADL assistance
- Staff supervision
- Hospice and palliative care
- Removing sutures
- Managing deadlines
- Feeding assistance
Timeline
Registered Nurse
CAMC Memorial Hospital
01.2011 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse
Bridge Valley
High School Diploma -
Sissonville High School