Melissa Sue Hesselgesser
Chicora,PA
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering over 6 years of patient-facing experience. Addresses patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
St. Barnabas Nursing Home
01.2018 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by consistently delivering high-quality nursing care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
Education
Student Nurse -
UPMC Jameson School of Nursing
New Castle, PA04.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Lenape Technical School of Practical Nursing
New Castle, PA09.2017
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA Compliance
- Wound Care
- Physical Assessment
- Patient Assessments
- Documentation accuracy
- EMR / EHR
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Infection Control
- Chronic Disease Management
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
St. Barnabas Nursing Home
01.2018 - Current
Student Nurse -
UPMC Jameson School of Nursing
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Lenape Technical School of Practical Nursing
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