Melissa Throckmorton
Bridgeport,WV
Summary
Experienced Emergency Department Staff Registered Nurse skilled in patient assessment, acute care, and triage. Enhanced patient care through effective advocacy and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. Maintained high nursing standards while leading in high-pressure environments.
Overview
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of post-secondary education
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute School Nurse
Taylor County School Board of Education
Grafton, Wv
11.2025 - Current
- Provided direct health care services to students involving triage, evaluation, and first aid care for illness and injury.
- Collaborated with teachers to address student health concerns.
- Communicated with parents about student health issues and treatments.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving student health issues.
- Provided health services to students, including first aid and administering medication.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
WVU Medicine United Hospital Center
Bridgeport, Wv
11.2011 - Current
- Assisted in trauma resuscitations and critical care interventions.
- Administered medications, intravenous fluids, treatments, and other therapies as prescribed by physicians.
- Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care.
- Trained students, new nurses, and other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth, and professional development.
- Maintained accurate records of all assessments, treatments, medications administered, and other pertinent information related to patients' care.
- Provided emotional support for patients and their families during times of stress.
- Performed comprehensive assessments of patients presenting with a wide range of acute conditions in a high-volume emergency department.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Stepdown, Observation
Monongalia General Hospital
Morgantown, WV
03.2009 - 11.2011
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Counseled patients regarding medication side effects or lifestyle changes necessary for improved health outcomes.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
Registered Nurse Traveler, Orthopedics
Allegheny General Hospital
Pittsburgh, PA
09.2008 - 12.2008
Registered Nurse Traveler, Orthopedics
Beaufort Memorial Hospital
Beaufort, South Carolina
03.2008 - 09.2008
Registered Nurse
Davis Memorial Hospital
Elkins, West Virginia
05.2004 - 03.2008
- Administered medications and treatments as per physician orders.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.
- Educated patients and families on health management and treatment options.
- Assisted in the coordination of patient admissions and discharges.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Virginia Wesleyan College
Buckhannon, WV 08.2000 - 05.2004
Skills
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Patient education
- Medical management
- Emergency response assessments
- Medical documentation: assessment, medication administration, triage and evaluation
Certification
- ACLS
- PALS
- TNCC
- BLS
- Avade
Affiliations
- 4-H vetted volunteer and Camp Nurse
- VP WTES PTO
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Substitute School Nurse
Taylor County School Board of Education
11.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
WVU Medicine United Hospital Center
11.2011 - Current
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Stepdown, Observation
Monongalia General Hospital
03.2009 - 11.2011
Registered Nurse Traveler, Orthopedics
Allegheny General Hospital
09.2008 - 12.2008
Registered Nurse Traveler, Orthopedics
Beaufort Memorial Hospital
03.2008 - 09.2008
Registered Nurse
Davis Memorial Hospital
05.2004 - 03.2008
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
West Virginia Wesleyan College
08.2000 - 05.2004