Melodie Horak
Registered Nurse
Freeport,Texas
Summary
Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care. Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
St Charles Healthcare
Madras, OR
04.2014 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Delivered proper care to victims of domestic violence
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care in high-volume trauma center setting.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Led successful team comprised of RNs, LPNs and ancillary staff.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
Registered Nurse Traveler
Travel Nurse Across America
North Little Rock , AR
08.2005 - 02.2015
- 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.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Documented patient interactions and interventions in EPIC EMR.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Strengthened training and nursing knowledge by taking part in continuing education programs and workshops.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Cared for patients in 3-66-bed units, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Irvine Medical Center
Irvine, CA
06.2003 - 08.2005
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Memorial Hospital
Bakersfield, CA
07.2002 - 06.2003
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Bakersfield Heart Hospital
Bakersfield, CA
01.2002 - 07.2002
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing Education
Bakersfield Community College
Bakersfield, CA12.2001
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Antelope Valley College
Lancaster, CA06.1994
Skills
- Treatment Preparation
- Equipment Sterilization
- Patient Examination
- Compassionate and Caring
- Medication Administration
- Diet and Nutrition
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Accurate Documentation
- Patient Care Assessment
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Decision Making
- Clear Patient Communication
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Critical Thinking
Additional Information
As a travel nurse I filled charge nurse position in several emergency rooms training new nurse to emergency department. I am up dated in american heart association BLS, PALS, ACLS, TNCC and NRP.
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
St Charles Healthcare
04.2014 - Current
Registered Nurse Traveler
Travel Nurse Across America
08.2005 - 02.2015
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Irvine Medical Center
06.2003 - 08.2005
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Memorial Hospital
07.2002 - 06.2003
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Bakersfield Heart Hospital
01.2002 - 07.2002
Associate of Science - Nursing Education
Bakersfield Community College
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Antelope Valley College
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