Melissa R. Thornton
Cocoa,FL
Summary
Registered nurse seeking to use earned skills and knowledge to assist your hospital in a nursing role. Proven to manage any medical emergency or situation, with the requisite skillset to perform under pressure. Excellent interpersonal skills, and dedicated worker with a sense of purpose.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Rockledge Regional Medical Center
Rockledge, FL
01.2020 - Current
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Documented patient interactions and interventions in Meditech EMR.
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
Prolink Health Care- DelRay Medical Center
, FL
05.2022 - 06.2022
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Documented all elements of care and updated patient charts and confidential files to reflect changes in care plans, interventions applied and observations.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Documented patient interactions and interventions in Cerner EMR.
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
Prolink Health Care- Baptist Health Lexington
, KY
03.2022 - 05.2022
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Documented patient interactions and interventions in EPIC EMR.
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
Prolink Health Care- Hendrick Regional Medical Cen
, IN
01.2022 - 03.2022
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Documented all elements of care and updated patient charts and confidential files to reflect changes in care plans, interventions applied and observations.
- Worked with interdisciplinary healthcare team to develop, implement and manage care plans, ensuring inclusion of patients' individual needs.
- Documented patient interactions and interventions in EPIC EMR.
Registered Nurse, ICU
Prolink Health Care - St Mary Medical Center
10.2021 - 12.2021
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Education
Certifications -
Certifications
Registered Nurse License #RN 9546007 -
Florida State Board
Certified Nursing Assistant Florida State board of Nursing License # 141899 - undefined
A.A -
Eastern Florida State College
2020
Registered Nurse - undefined
Eastern Florida State College
2018
Timeline
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
Prolink Health Care- DelRay Medical Center
05.2022 - 06.2022
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
Prolink Health Care- Baptist Health Lexington
03.2022 - 05.2022
Travel Registered Nurse, ICU
Prolink Health Care- Hendrick Regional Medical Cen
01.2022 - 03.2022
Registered Nurse, ICU
Prolink Health Care - St Mary Medical Center
10.2021 - 12.2021
Registered Nurse
Rockledge Regional Medical Center
01.2020 - Current
Certifications -
Certifications
Registered Nurse License #RN 9546007 -
Florida State Board
Certified Nursing Assistant Florida State board of Nursing License # 141899 - undefined
A.A -
Eastern Florida State College
Registered Nurse - undefined
Eastern Florida State College