Mellenie Burgess
Monroe,NJ
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse from RWJBarnabas Health, adept in medication and IV administration and patient education, significantly enhanced patient outcomes through evidence-based care and comprehensive assessments. Excelled in interdisciplinary collaboration and crisis management, demonstrating exceptional clinical judgment and patient advocacy.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
RWJBarnabas Health
08.1998 - 04.2023
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
Education
Bachelor Of Nursing Science - Nursing
Bloomfield College
Bloomfield, NJ05.1991
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Documentation and Charting
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Mobility Assistance
Timeline
Registered Nurse
RWJBarnabas Health
08.1998 - 04.2023
Bachelor Of Nursing Science - Nursing
Bloomfield College