Mellanie Hopkins
Alliance,OH
Summary
Detail-oriented Registered Nurse with over fourteen years in surgical settings. Expertise in maintaining aseptic conditions, monitoring patients, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes through effective teamwork and adherence to surgical care standards.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Aultman Alliance Community Hospital
Alliance, OH
07.2010 - 12.2024
- Maintained aseptic environment to prevent patient infections or other unwanted outcomes.
- Maintained aseptic technique throughout the procedure.
- Prepared operating room by ensuring sterile conditions and organizing surgical instruments.
- Monitored patient vitals to ensure safety and comfort throughout surgical operations.
- Assisted surgeons during procedures by providing necessary tools and maintaining focus.
- Responded quickly to life threatening situations such as cardiac arrest or respiratory failure.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Administered medications following physician's orders.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives related to operating room processes.
- Engaged in training sessions on new technologies and techniques for surgical procedures, enhancing team competencies.
- Participated in training new circulating nurses on best practices and protocols in the OR.
- Collaborated with surgical staff to streamline workflows, facilitating smoother operations and improved patient care.
- Managed inventory of surgical supplies including counting sponges, needles and other equipment prior to use.
- Provided assistance with transfer and positioning of patients onto OR table safely.
- Assisted in the preparation of operating room and patient for surgical procedures.
- Observed surgical procedures to closely monitor patient and quickly assist physician with potential complications or additional needs.
- Monitored unexpected patient events, interactions, or outcomes and recorded incident report in certain situations.
- Analyzed patient chart data and identification to verify accurate information.
- Maintained accurate documentation of surgical procedures and patient information in records.
- Reported issues or unusual occurrences to charge personnel to act as patient advocate.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Instituted new processes and standards for in-patient care, contributing to departmental goals and objectives.
- Assisted with nursing duties in short-staffed areas.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations within the operating suite environment.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
Nursing Lab Assistant
Kent State University
Kent, OH
08.2007 - 04.2010
- Facilitated student engagement during practical exercises in nursing simulations.
- Prepared and organized lab materials for hands-on learning sessions to enhance student experience.
- Maintained nursing lab equipment and supplies to ensure readiness for student use.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Kent State University
Kent, OH05-2010
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Akron
Akron, OH05-1995
College Preparatory
Alliance High School
Alliance, OH05-1989
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Clinical judgment
- Operating room expertise
- Surgical care standards
- Data accuracy
- Patient advocacy
- Medical terminology
- Data accuracy
- Medical terminology
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Aultman Alliance Community Hospital
07.2010 - 12.2024
Nursing Lab Assistant
Kent State University
08.2007 - 04.2010
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Kent State University
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Akron
College Preparatory
Alliance High School