Melissia Holt
Mauston
Summary
Healthcare professional with extensive background in surgical nursing, prepared to excel in demanding clinical environments. Proven ability to manage preoperative and postoperative care, ensuring optimal patient outcomes. Known for strong team collaboration and adaptability, with focus on delivering high-quality patient care and maintaining sterile conditions. Desire for continued learning and growth in the nursing profession.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Surgical Registered Nurse
Gundersen St. Joseph's Hospital
12.2022 - Current
- Evaluated patients to detect contraindications before anesthesia or scheduled surgery.
- Maintained sterile surgical environment and secured confidential data to protect patients' health and privacy.
- Created warm, supportive atmosphere to keep patients feeling safe and comfortable immediately before, during and after surgery.
- Documented procedure plans, surgery notes and progress updates to facilitate communication among healthcare providers.
- Placed Pre-procedural instruction via telephone
- Performed Pre and Post-operative procedure education to patient and support persons.
- Evaluate, educate and advise patient on post operative care and home recovery via post op phone call.
- Organize post operative follow up care appointments.
- Mentor less experienced colleagues and nursing students.
Registered Nurse- Circulator
Mile Bluff Medical Center
07.2003 - 12.2022
- Collected, labeled and transported specimens and delivered to lab for testing.
- Performed as Nurse Scrub as needed.
- Provided immediate Post Operative care.
- Assist anesthesia with planned and rescue nerve blocks.
- Observed surgeon's body language, movements and demeanor during operations to anticipate needs.
- Provided direct support to surgical team during procedures.
- Coordinated nursing care to be carried out according to facility guidelines and regulations.
- Assisted in formatting software to process patient information and provide access to relevant data for licensed practitioners.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, software utilization and safety protocols.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary care to maximize patient outcomes.
- Research, develop and maintain formal surgical procedures (preference cards) for new and existing surgical service.
- Develop and maintain nurse documentation templates and care plans.
- Review, edit and assist in optimization of surgical schedule to avoid resource conflict and promote efficient care.
- Create and maintain Surgical Schedule procedure software dictionaries; including procedures, scheduling notes, procedural defaults and application of charge codes.
- Maintain surgery stock item inventory dictionaries and defaults.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize software interdepartmental functionality.
- Engage with Surgical Sales Representatives to identify product utilization.
- Assist fellow staff with troubleshooting equipment and procedural issues.
- Assisted with and observed progression of vascular disease to include Una Boot application, wound debridements, wound vac application with recurrent dressing change, vessel bypass (fem-fem, fem-pop) and amputation.
- Manage arterial lines
- Set up for and circulate various vascular surgeries such as carotid endarterectomies, AV Fistula formation, Ruptured Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm, Repair arterial lacerations, SEPS (Subfascial Endoscopic Perforator Surgery), Varicose Vein Stripping, Sclerotherapy, Varicose Vein Ablations using Venefit Closure System.
Registered Nurse- Day Surgery
Mile Bluff Medical Center Inc.
09.2001 - 07.2003
- Educated patients and families on surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens and pain management techniques.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Recorded and measured patients' weight, temperature, respiration and blood pressure.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Provided conscious sedation to endoscopy patients.
- Assessed patient status during procedures to communicate abnormalities to physicians.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications and documented patient charts.
- Monitored patients before, during and after surgical operations to evaluate patient care.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Accurately coordinated treatment, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Managed patients recovering from surgical procedures.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Developed and implemented first In-Patient and Out-Patient Surgery Handbooks for Mile Bluff.
- Aided in development of optimized flow routines throughout OR department.
Registered Nurse- Medical/Pediatric Nurse
Mile Bluff Medical Center
07.1998 - 09.2001
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens and pain management techniques.
- Recorded and measured patients' weight, temperature, respiration and blood pressure.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Managed caseload of up to 7 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy and wound care.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Provided critical care for ventilated patients
- Assisted with Persantine Stress Tests
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University College of Nursing
Addison, IL05.2015
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Mid-State Technical College
Wisconsin Rapids, WI05.1998
Skills
- Post-operative Care and Follow-up Phone Communication
- PreOp Teaching and Prep for Surgery
- Intraoperative Care for Multiple Specialties
- Well versed at Venefit, Laser Varicose Vein Ablation, Stab Phlebectomies and Sclerotherapy
- Patient Advocacy
- Critical Thinking
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Creating and Maintaining Sterile Field
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Medication Reconciliation
- Directly Assists Surgeons with Intraop Procedures
- Experienced at Assisting with Wound Vac Dressing Change and Managing Vacs
- Assist with wound debridement
- Evaluate Pedal Pulses, Circulation to Extremities
- Performed RN IV Sedation and Monitoring for Procedures- endoscopy, vein ablations, nerve ablations
- Frequently performs IV starts and IV maintenance
Certification
- Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certified
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certified
- Basic Life Support Certification
Timeline
Surgical Registered Nurse
Gundersen St. Joseph's Hospital
12.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse- Circulator
Mile Bluff Medical Center
07.2003 - 12.2022
Registered Nurse- Day Surgery
Mile Bluff Medical Center Inc.
09.2001 - 07.2003
Registered Nurse- Medical/Pediatric Nurse
Mile Bluff Medical Center
07.1998 - 09.2001
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University College of Nursing
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Mid-State Technical College
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