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Melissa Walk

Philipsburg,PA

Summary

Patient-oriented nursing professional with several years of hands-on experience in delivering quality direct and indirect patient care to individuals in settings. Skillfully completes tasks and fosters relationships with patients, caregivers and coworkers to drive patient care goals and advance nursing philosophies.

Overview

1
1
Certification
1
1
year of post-secondary education
19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Licensed Practical Nurse

Pennsylvania Department Of Corrections
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
05.2023 - 08.2026
  • Administered medications to inmates following established protocols and safety guidelines.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes to medical staff promptly.
  • Assisted in evaluating patient health by conducting routine assessments.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Bayada Home Health
State College, Pennsylvania
02.2020 - 05.2023
  • Monitor client for seizure activity
  • Administered medication
  • Monitor vital signs
  • Follow physician orders
  • Administration of gtube feedings

Licensed Practical Nurse

Penn Highlands Healthcare
Clearfield, Pennsylvania
02.2008 - 09.2021
  • Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes to medical staff promptly.
  • Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
  • Assisted in evaluating patient health by conducting routine assessments.
  • Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
  • Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
  • Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.

Education

Diploma - Practical Nursing

Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science And Technology
Pleasant Gap, Pa
06.2001 - 07.2002

Philipsburg Osceola Area High School
Philipsburg, PA

Skills

  • Medication administration
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Patient assessment
  • Gastrostomy feeding
  • Infection control procedures
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail

Certification

  • LPN license in Pennsylvania

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Licensed Practical Nurse

Pennsylvania Department Of Corrections
05.2023 - 08.2026

Licensed Practical Nurse

Bayada Home Health
02.2020 - 05.2023

Licensed Practical Nurse

Penn Highlands Healthcare
02.2008 - 09.2021

Diploma - Practical Nursing

Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science And Technology
06.2001 - 07.2002

Philipsburg Osceola Area High School
Melissa Walk