Melissa Wolfe BSN, RN
Vero Beach
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. Experienced with emergency, med/surg, postpartum, labor and delivery, pediatrics, geriatric, and psych patients. Proficient with McKesson, Sunrise, Cerner, Paragon, and Meditech charting systems.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Emergency Room Nurse
Holmes Regional Medical Center
03.2022 - Current
- Managed care of adult and pediatric patients experiencing life-threatening problems, requiring complex assessment, high-intensity therapies and interventions.
- Performed IV insertion, intubation, medicine administration, blood drawing and other medical procedures to facilitate treatment plan.
Travel Emergency Room Nurse
West Boca Medical Center
12.2021 - 03.2022
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses
- Supported, educated and comforted patients and families during emergency room experience, resulting in beneficial patient outcomes and positive impact on treatment
Labor and Delivery Nurse
Lawnwood Regional Medical Center
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery
- Assisted doctors in monitoring baby and mother health during labor
Emergency Room Nurse Preceptor
Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital
08.2020 - 09.2021
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols
Emergency Room Nurse
Vero Beach Emergency Room
11.2019 - 12.2020
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care
Emergency Room Nurse
Indian River Medical Center
09.2018 - 11.2019
- Monitored vital signs, conducted physical assessments and evaluated laboratory results for strategic care planning
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions
Post-Partum Registered Nurse
Lawnwood Regional Medical Center
12.2017 - 09.2018
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Indian River Medical Center
07.2017 - 12.2017
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake
Certified Surgical Technologist
Indian River Medical Center
03.2014 - 07.2017
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures
- Prepared instruments for terminal sterilization and reset surgical suites for next procedure
Certified Surgical Technologist
St Lucie Medical Center
03.2009 - 03.2014
- Collected, prepared and disposed of medical specimens
- Maintained high infection control standards
Pediatric ER HUC
Medical City Dallas
07.2008 - 03.2009
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Indian River State College
Ft. Pierce, FL2021
Associate of Science -
Indian River State College
Ft. Pierce, FL2017
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Indian River State College
Ft. Pierce, FL2014
Certified Surgical Technologist -
Indian River State College
Ft. Pierce, FL2008
High School Diploma -
Coral Spring High
Coral Springs, FL1999
Skills
- IV Administration
- Patient Health Information Access
- Safety Protocols
- Blood Product Transfusion
- Treatment Options
- Electronic Systems
- EMR Systems
- Medication Administration
- Invasive Procedures
- Physical Assessment
- Accurate Documentation
- Emergency Medicine
- Nursing Process
Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NPR)
- Trauma Nursing Core Certification (TNCC)
- Emergency Nursing Pediatric Certification (ENPC)
- Basic Life Saving Certification (BLS)
Timeline
Travel Emergency Room Nurse
Holmes Regional Medical Center
03.2022 - Current
Travel Emergency Room Nurse
West Boca Medical Center
12.2021 - 03.2022
Labor and Delivery Nurse
Lawnwood Regional Medical Center
08.2021 - 12.2021
Emergency Room Nurse Preceptor
Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital
08.2020 - 09.2021
Emergency Room Nurse
Vero Beach Emergency Room
11.2019 - 12.2020
Emergency Room Nurse
Indian River Medical Center
09.2018 - 11.2019
Post-Partum Registered Nurse
Lawnwood Regional Medical Center
12.2017 - 09.2018
Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Indian River Medical Center
07.2017 - 12.2017
Certified Surgical Technologist
Indian River Medical Center
03.2014 - 07.2017
Certified Surgical Technologist
St Lucie Medical Center
03.2009 - 03.2014
Pediatric ER HUC
Medical City Dallas
07.2008 - 03.2009
Bachelor of Science -
Indian River State College
Associate of Science -
Indian River State College
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Indian River State College
Certified Surgical Technologist -
Indian River State College
High School Diploma -
Coral Spring High
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NPR)
- Trauma Nursing Core Certification (TNCC)
- Emergency Nursing Pediatric Certification (ENPC)
- Basic Life Saving Certification (BLS)
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