Melissa D. Rowe
Milford,DE
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Medstar Washington Hospital Center, excelling in emergency care and patient assessments. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through critical thinking and compassionate care. Skilled in medication administration and emergency triage, effectively collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality treatment in fast-paced environments.
Experienced with patient triage and emergency intervention. Utilizes critical thinking and rapid response to manage acute medical situations effectively. Knowledge of advanced life support techniques and emergency protocols ensures optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Medstar Washinton Hospital Center
10.2006 - Current
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients presenting with diverse medical conditions in the Emergency Department.
- Delivered important IV and venous medications to control symptoms and provide effective treatments.
- Acted as a resource for colleagues by sharing clinical expertise, participating in educational opportunities, and serving as a preceptor for new nurses joining the Emergency Department team.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
- Assisted in training and mentoring of new nursing staff, ensuring high standards of care.
- Administered emergency medications to stabilize patients, improving chances for recovery.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Johns Hopkins School of Nursing
Baltimore, MD07-2006
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
State University of New York At Brockport
Brockport, NY05-1999
Skills
- EKG interpretation
- Patient assessments
- Medication administration
- Compassionate care
- Intravenous therapy
- Airway management
- Medical records management
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Emergency triage
- Charting and clinical documentation
- Critical thinking
- Medication and IV administration
- Strong clinical judgment
- Certified in CPR/AED
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse DC and Delaware
- ACLS/BLS Certified
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Medstar Washinton Hospital Center
10.2006 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Johns Hopkins School of Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
State University of New York At Brockport
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