Melissa 'Pumehana' Hooper
Lacey,WA
Summary
Patient-centered LPN with success providing compassion and empathetical individualized patient care. It is important that I make patients as comfortable as possible while delivering the highest quality care through effective education. Well versed at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dispensary Nurse
Hope and Healing Clinic
Tumwater, WA
08.2024 - Current
- Dispense medications safely and accurately, ensuring accountability for inventory during each shift.
- Assist with daily dispensary operations, including preparation, organization, and compliance with all regulatory standards.
- Provide direct nursing care, ensuring a compassionate and supportive experience for all members.
- Address member concerns and questions with professionalism and empathy.
- Collaborate with providers, staff, and external partners to ensure seamless, member-focused care.
LPN DETOX/MAT Nurse
Wellpath
Olympia, WA
10.2022 - 08.2024
- Care for over 20 OUD (Opioid Use Disorder) detox and rehab patients each day with quality-driven support. Administer detox medication utilizing COW/CIWA score system
- Manage patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and glucose level.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Perform/educate Narcan administration, EKG, accu checks. Assist/teach/implement and follow facilities protocols/policies.HIPPA. Performing all skills under supervision of HSA RN
- Attend to emergency calls with in correctional facility
Memory Care/Assisted Living LPN
Fieldstone Memory Care
06.2022 - 10.2022
- Performed medication administration and wound care as assigned
- Assist in assessing urgent problems and advises, supports and problem-solves with nursing leadership in actions to take when health concerns arise.
- Sees that all resident care is properly documented, that resident records are completed in a timely manner and maintained according to company policies
- Maintains up-to-date knowledge of all rules and regulations pertaining to resident care. Applies new knowledge to meet the changing needs of residents.
Medical Testing Site Specialist
Curative, Inc
12.2021 - 06.2022
- Check people in and managed walk-in patients to test for COVID-19
- Set up and prepared medical test site while complying with all safety policies and procedures to prevent exposure to potentially infectious agents.
- Understand and comply with federal, state, and local laws, and company standards.
- Provide empathetic testing while listening to patients’ concerns.
Education
Certificate/Licensed Practical Nurse - Licensed Practical Nurse
Clover Park Technical College
Lakewood, WA12.2020
Nursing Assistant Certification - Nursing Assistance
ProCare Academy
Olympia, United States08.2018
Associate of Science - Prenursing Studies
South Puget Sound Community College
Olympia, WA06.2018
Skills
- Caring, passionate patient advocate
- Fast learner who works well with others
- Builds respectful relationships
- Critical thinker under pressure
- Excellent time management
- Detailed-oriented and motivated worker
- Compassionate and empathetic communication style
References
Dr. Tong Li, MD
Wellpath-NPSC Main Provider
(609)203-7057
Malisa Shellman
Wellpath-NPSC HSA Nurse
(360)688-0277
PA-C Ryan Kraeger
Wellpath-NPSC PA
(253)355-3461
Certification
- Licensed Practical Nurse LP61137122, exp. 04/2025
- Basic Life Support Certification (CPR & AED), exp. 02/2026
Timeline
Dispensary Nurse
Hope and Healing Clinic
08.2024 - Current
LPN DETOX/MAT Nurse
Wellpath
10.2022 - 08.2024
Memory Care/Assisted Living LPN
Fieldstone Memory Care
06.2022 - 10.2022
Medical Testing Site Specialist
Curative, Inc
12.2021 - 06.2022
Certificate/Licensed Practical Nurse - Licensed Practical Nurse
Clover Park Technical College
Nursing Assistant Certification - Nursing Assistance
ProCare Academy
Associate of Science - Prenursing Studies
South Puget Sound Community College
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