Melissa Deaton
Corbin,KY
Summary
Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
San Francisco, CA
07.2019 - Current
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic tests, therapeutic procedures, and other medical interventions.
- Monitored vital signs including heart rate, respiratory rate, temperature, and blood pressure.
- Performed medical treatments such as administering medications, intravenous fluids, and blood transfusions.
- Provided direct nursing care to critically ill patients in accordance with established policies, procedures, and standards of practice.
- Assisted with intubation procedures when needed using appropriate equipment and techniques.
- Managed PA catheters and arterials, vasoactive drug administration and titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, IABP, and chest tube management.
- EKOS for thrombolytic intervention
- Familiar with impella
- Provided direct care in surgical, cardiac and neurological critical care units.
- Applied evidence-based practices to wound care, preventing infections and promoting healing.
- Performed emergency medical procedures, such as advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), when necessary.
- Monitored patient vital signs, assessing and responding to changes in patient conditions promptly.
- Maintained detailed patient records, documenting care provided and patient progress.
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Baptist Health Corbin
Corbin, KY
05.2016 - 12.2020
- Administered emergency resuscitative measures when necessary according to advanced cardiac life support protocols.
- Participated in multidisciplinary rounds to discuss best practices related to critical care management.
- Assisted with intubation procedures when needed using appropriate equipment and techniques.
- Educated family members on post-discharge care instructions for their loved ones.
- Utilized a wide range of medical equipment, including ventilators and intravenous (IV) pumps, to support patient care.
- Performed emergency medical procedures, such as advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), when necessary.
- Mentored new nurses on practices and procedures to drive patient outcome goals.
- Detected emerging problems by monitoring patients' behavior, vital signs and fluid intake and output.
Hospice Nurse
VNA Home Health
London, KY
07.2018 - 07.2019
- Provided physical, emotional, and spiritual support to patients and their families.
- Assessed patient's needs and developed individualized care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
- Monitored vital signs, observed changes in condition, and reported any concerns to physician.
- Educated patients and family members on disease process, medication administration, nutrition and symptom management.
- Assisted in end-of-life decision making processes with respect to patient wishes.
- Facilitated communication between the patient and family and all members of the interdisciplinary team.
- Participated in palliative care meetings to discuss current cases and develop treatment plans for complex cases.
- Conducted home visits regularly to assess patient's condition and provide necessary interventions.
- Coordinated referrals from hospitals or other facilities when needed during transition period into hospice program.
- Collaborated with health groups to plan or implement programs designed to improve overall health of communities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College
10-2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lincoln Memorial University
Harrogate, TN05-2016
Skills
- Healthcare Team Collaboration
- IV setup
- Ventilator management
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Evidence-based practices
- Policy Adherence
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Compassionate Care
- IABP maintenance and monitoring
- Familiar with Impella
- Pain Management
- Patient Advocacy
- Blood Transfusion Administration
- Honest and Dependable
- Emergency Interventions
- Medical Equipment Setup
- Critical care nursing
- Well rounded experience
- Patient discharging
- Airway Management
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
- NIHSS
- Apex stroke
Timeline
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
07.2019 - Current
Hospice Nurse
VNA Home Health
07.2018 - 07.2019
Critical Care Registered Nurse
Baptist Health Corbin
05.2016 - 12.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lincoln Memorial University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College
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