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Melissa Ann Dougher
Registered Nurse
Chesterfield,VA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
10
10
Certifications
Work History
Registered Nurse
Central Resource Pool
10.2021 - 04.2022
- Managing and planning care of critically ill medical surgical and trauma patient
- Completion of StaRN Nurse Residency Program, including EBP project
- Patient and family education
- Titration of IV medication drips
- Initiation and maintenance of Tablo “SLED” hemodialysis in critical care units
- Attending ‘Rapid Response’/ “Code Blue”, responding to Alpha traumas, Code Neuro pages in hospital
- Communication with physicians regarding changes in patient status
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
Registered Nurse
Henrico Doctor's Hospital
Richmond, VA
10.2019 - 04.2022
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
Registered Nurse
VCU Medical Center, Emergency Department
Richmond, VA
03.2020 - 04.2021
- Providing nursing care in Level 1 Trauma Center
- Collaborating with ER professionals for patient care
- Medical procedures (ex
- EKG’s, phlebotomy, intravascular access, POC testing, medication administration)
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Registered Nurse
CJW Johnston Willis Hospital
Richmond, VA
02.2019 - 10.2019
- Works directly with stroke, brain tumor, medical surgical patients who need critical care services
- Management of ventriculostomy drains, lumbar drains etc.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
John Tyler Community College
Chester, VA 01.2016 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences, Public Health Education
James Madison University
08.2010 - 08.2014
Skills
- Intravenous therapy
Certification
Emergency Medical Technician- Basic: State of Virginia
Accomplishments
- Surgical Preparation - Assisted in patient surgery preparation by administering proper medication, monitoring patients' conditions and charting abnormalities.
- Intensive Care - Responsible for unit of 12 patients, providing daily functions such as grooming, bathing, feeding and turning in bed.
- Supervision - Certified Nurse Preceptor
- Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
- Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
Interests
- Reading
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Central Resource Pool
10.2021 - 04.2022
Registered Nurse
VCU Medical Center, Emergency Department
03.2020 - 04.2021
Registered Nurse
Henrico Doctor's Hospital
10.2019 - 04.2022
Registered Nurse
CJW Johnston Willis Hospital
02.2019 - 10.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
John Tyler Community College
01.2016 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences, Public Health Education
James Madison University
08.2010 - 08.2014
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