Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
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Melissa Twist

RN, BSN
Kyle,TX

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate RN with over 20 years of experience in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in Pediatrics and Home Health care. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle complex cases, difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Skilled in medication administration, patient assessments and developing care plans, demonstrating knowledge and strong clinical judgment. Excelled in reducing medication errors and improving team collaboration, showcasing leadership and problem-solving abilities.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Private Duty RN

Greenlee & Associates
07.2011 - 07.2023
  • Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures
  • Conferred with physicians of multiple specialties to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.

RN Pediatrics

Fort Worth Pediatrics
07.1997 - 12.2011
  • Utilized critical thinking skills when faced with emergency situations, performing under pressure while maintaining patient safety as the top priority.
  • Enhanced team collaboration by effectively communicating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
  • Streamlined nursing processes, implementing evidence-based practices for optimal pediatric care.
  • Provided basic educational services to parents and guardians on topics such as child growth and development, ADHD, medication administration and Asthma
  • Performed telephone triage for approximately 100 incoming patients per day and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
  • Administered nebulizer treatments, immunizations, flu and strep tests, performed multiple lab tests, hearing and vision screenings
  • Assisted physicians with surgical procedures including circumcision, toenail removal, abscess drainage, foreign body removal from ears and nose, sutures and casting
  • Took after hour and Holiday call for 6-10 doctors in the practice

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX
05.1996

Skills

  • Basic Life Support
  • Compassion and Empathy
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Strong Clinical Judgment
  • Nursing staff leadership
  • Case Management and medical team coordination
  • High level of autonomy
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Medication and Vaccine administration
  • Call triaging

Certification

BLS

Timeline

Private Duty RN

Greenlee & Associates
07.2011 - 07.2023

RN Pediatrics

Fort Worth Pediatrics
07.1997 - 12.2011

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

The University of Texas At Arlington

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