Melissa Tuano
Huntington Beach,CA
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with proven expertise in patient assessments and direct patient care, honed at Tibor Ruben VA Medical Center. Excelled in delivering compassionate, holistic care, significantly enhancing patient satisfaction. Skilled in medication and IV administration, coupled with a professional bedside manner, ensuring high-quality, evidence-based nursing interventions. Patient-oriented Nurse with 13 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with SCI specialty.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Tibor Ruben VA Medical Center
2011.10 - Current
- 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.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- 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.
Education
Associate of Arts - Registered Nursing
Cerritos College
Norwalk, CA05.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
California State University Fullerton
Fullerton, CA05.2001
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Tracheostomy Care
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Research - Completed group study focused on patient comfort, costs and test results, which resulted in increased patient satisfaction.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Tibor Ruben VA Medical Center
2011.10 - Current
Associate of Arts - Registered Nursing
Cerritos College
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
California State University Fullerton
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