Melissa Wolfingbarger
Hilliard
Summary
RN Clinical Leader with extensive experience at Nationwide Children's Hospital, specializing in patient assessment and emergency response. Demonstrated success in performance evaluation and team collaboration, leading to improved care quality and compliance. Skilled in developing clinical protocols and mentoring staff, achieving optimal patient outcomes in high-pressure settings.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Clinical Leader-Main Campus Urgent Care
Nationwide Children's Hospital
Columbus
05.2020 - Current
- Conducted regular performance evaluations of staff members and provided feedback on areas of improvement.
- Provided leadership during emergency situations, ensuring appropriate response times from all involved personnel.
- Held regular meetings with nursing staff members to review progress towards achieving organizational goals.
- Mentored new employees in the clinical setting, providing guidance and support as needed.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare providers to develop treatment plans tailored to individual patients' needs.
- Engaged in continuous education activities related to advancements in clinical practice methods.
- Developed and monitored clinical protocols to ensure compliance with quality standards.
- Managed inventory of supplies used in the clinic, ordering additional items as needed while staying within budgetary limits.
Registered Nurse-Main Campus Urgent Care
Nationwide Children's Hospital
Columbus
07.2018 - 05.2020
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
- Performed triage assessments of walk-in patients in a clinic setting.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Assisted physicians during examinations or surgical procedures.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Nationwide Children's Hospital
Columbus
10.2006 - 06.2018
- Administered medications, intravenous fluids, treatments, and other therapies as prescribed by physicians.
- Facilitated discharge planning process to ensure continuity of care after leaving the facility.
- Provided emotional support for patients and their families during times of stress.
- Utilized evidence-based practice guidelines for appropriate nursing interventions.
- Maintained accurate records of all assessments, treatments, medications administered, and other pertinent information related to patient's care.
- Actively participated in staff meetings to discuss current trends in emergency nursing practices.
- Supported physicians during trauma resuscitations in the Emergency Department.
- Responded quickly to life-threatening situations utilizing advanced emergency skills.
- Performed initial assessment of patients in the Emergency Department, including vital signs and medical history.
- Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.
- Supported criminal inquiries by reporting injuries and completing evidence collection kits.
- Cared for patients experiencing acute traumas, including cardiac arrests, strokes and gunshot wounds.
- Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
- Maintained open and clear communication with physicians to coordinate effective patient care.
- Responded quickly to codes and coordinated efficient and skilled care.
RN Floor Nurse-Adolescent Medical Surgical Unit
Inova Fairfax Hospital
Falls Church
05.2004 - 05.2006
- Provided emotional support to patients dealing with difficult diagnoses or lifestyle changes.
- Provided patient care plans in accordance with physician orders and established nursing protocols.
- Educated families about nutrition, hygiene needs and home safety measures for successful discharge planning.
- Communicated effectively with all levels of personnel within the healthcare setting regarding patient care issues.
- Ensured accurate documentation of patient records according to hospital policy.
- Utilized evidence-based guidelines while providing quality nursing care services.
- Assessed and monitored patients' health condition, including vital signs, physical assessments, and laboratory test results.
- Promoted continuity of care by accurately communicating patient information during shift change report times.
- Developed individualized plans of care based on assessment data that addressed identified problems or needs.
- Reviewed lab values for accuracy prior to administering prescribed medications.
- Instructed patients on pre-and post-operative care instructions, diet modifications, medications and self-care techniques.
- Maintained a safe environment for staff members and patients through infection control practices or safety protocols.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to ensure best possible outcomes for the patient's recovery.
- Performed wound care, catheter insertion and removal, intravenous therapy, medication administration, and other treatments as ordered by physicians.
RN, PACU
Dayton Children's Medical Center
Dayton
09.2002 - 05.2004
- Provided pre-and postoperative care to patients in the PACU.
- Educated patients on their plan of care, procedures, medications, and follow up instructions.
- Administered blood products as ordered by physician following established protocols.
- Provided emotional support to family members before, during, and after surgery and procedure.
- Assisted with intubations and extubations in the PACU setting.
- Identified potential problems or complications in a timely manner and addressed them appropriately.
- Communicated effectively with physicians regarding changes in patient's condition or response to treatment plan.
- Adhered to strict safety protocols while providing nursing care.
- Assessed patient's condition, including vital signs, pain level, and overall physical health.
- Ensured that all documentation was completed accurately according to hospital policy.
RN, Adult Pulmonary Unit
Miami Valley Hospital
Dayton
09.2001 - 09.2002
- Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Wright State University
Dayton, OH06-2001
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Triage assessment
- Clinical documentation
- Quality improvement
- Infection control
- Performance evaluation
- Team collaboration
- Critical thinking
- Patient education
- Emergency response
- Pediatric advanced life support
- Basic life support
- IV management
- Strong medical ethic
Certification
- Registered nurse (RN), Ohio Board of Nursing
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (ACLS), American Heart Association
- Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course (ENPC), Emergency Nurses Association
- Certified Pediatric Nurse (CPN)
Leadership
- Charge RN in the Emergency Department and Urgent Care Settings
- Patient Flow Coordinator in the Emergency Department-maintained the flow of the department with quick assessments of patients
- Clinical leader Urgent Care
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
RN Clinical Leader-Main Campus Urgent Care
Nationwide Children's Hospital
05.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse-Main Campus Urgent Care
Nationwide Children's Hospital
07.2018 - 05.2020
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Nationwide Children's Hospital
10.2006 - 06.2018
RN Floor Nurse-Adolescent Medical Surgical Unit
Inova Fairfax Hospital
05.2004 - 05.2006
RN, PACU
Dayton Children's Medical Center
09.2002 - 05.2004
RN, Adult Pulmonary Unit
Miami Valley Hospital
09.2001 - 09.2002
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Wright State University
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