Melissa Zenzer

• Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care and safety.
• Conducted routine assessments, documenting vital signs and patient conditions accurately for treatment planning.
• Assisted in developing individualized care plans, collaborating with healthcare teams to enhance patient outcomes.
• Educated patients and families on health management, fostering understanding of treatment protocols and preventive measures.

Patient care in an ambulatory setting

• Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
• Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
• Assisted with appointments
• Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.

• Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.
• Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
• Administered general care to patients, including recording of temperature and blood pressure, wound dressing and testing.
• Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
• Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.

• Guided patients' loved ones and caregivers in such tasks as pain management, wound care, and medication dosing.
• Utilized effective interpersonal, writing and active listening skills to build and cultivate positive relationships with patients, caregivers and physicians.
• Ensured that each patient and his or her family received superior level of compassionate nursing and palliative care.
• Created and applied tailored care plans that would meet each patient's individualized needs.
• Listened to patients and loved ones, offering emotional support and kindness to help with end-of-life transition.

• Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
• Listened to patients and loved ones, offering emotional support and kindness to help with end-of-life transition.
• Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
• Used facility EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions and transfer files.
• Ensured that each patient and his or her family received superior level of compassionate nursing and palliative care.
• Counseled caregivers and families on end-of-life planning and educated on patient care options.

• Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
• Supported patients with activities of daily living and functional mobility to improve comfort and quality of life and reduce pain.
• Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
• Conducted regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, introducing revisions to care plans as needed.

• Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
• Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies.
• Monitored patient vitals post-surgery, managed medical equipment and administered medications and IVs.
• Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.
• Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
• Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
• Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.

• Documented patient intake information, including medical histories, current symptoms and vitals such as height and weight.
• Managed wound care, gave respiratory treatments and helped with non-invasive procedures.
• Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and assisted with feeding.
• Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
• Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and other physical symptoms in need of further attention.
• Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
• Evaluated patient status and re-assessed clients' nursing needs daily.
• Started, monitored and managed intravenous medication to stabilize patient heart and blood pressure.