Melissa Turek

• 2012-2018 Neurology ICU
• 2018-present Post Anesthesia Care Unit/Day Surgery
• Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
• Ensured compliance with regulations agencies such as The Joint Commission and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
• Assisted physicians during examinations or surgical procedures. Occasionally a doctor would have to do a bedside ventriculostomy
• Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
• Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
• Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
• Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
• Cared for patients on ventilators, with new and chronic tracheostomies, titrated drips, both for hypotension and hypertension, actively involved in care of seizure, patients, and frequently gave TPA
• I was frequently charge nurse while having a patient assignment ensuring all staff had what they required, and all patients had what they required and were safe.
• Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
• Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital. ( Day Surgery)
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• Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
• Assisted physicians during examinations or surgical procedures.
• Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
• Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
• Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
• Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
• Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions, and provided home care strategies.
• Provided emotional support and counseling to patients and their families.
• Educated patients and families on health care needs, conditions, and options.
• Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
• Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
• Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
• Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
• Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
• Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
• Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
• Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
• Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
• Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions.
• Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
• Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
• Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
• Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
• Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
• Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
• Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
• Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
• Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
• Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
• Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.

Was frequently in charge in PACU and a surgery as well

Proficient in inserting, oral airways, and nasal pharyngeal airways

I am also current on my BLS, ACLS, and PALS