MELODIE SULLIVAN
Bonham,TX
Summary
Enthusiastic, dedicated, and resourceful licensed Registered Nurse (RN), with an academic and professional background in Healthcare. Extensive experience working with a medical team to provide outstanding care to a wide variety of patients with diverse needs. 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
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse and Case Manager
Reba McEntire Center For Rehabilitation
Denison, TX
04.2022 - Current
- Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes.
- Completed initial assessments of patients and family to determine and address individual home care needs.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary professionals to develop plans of care, administer tests and monitor patient status.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Provide case management relief services, specializing in intake screening, eligibility and benefits, and discharge coordination.
- Conducted regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, introducing revisions to care plans.
- Develop care plans based on nursing diagnosis and incorporated therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative nursing methods.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical, Ortho, CVU
HUNT REGIONAL HOSPITAL
Greenville, TX
02.2015 - 09.2021
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Perform continuous cardiac monitoring.
- Work in seamless communication between Hospitalist and consulting staff.
- Act as relief charge nurse.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on a 24 bed medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens and pain management techniques.
- Prep patients for diagnostic studies and ensure timely receipt of testing results.
- Continuously monitor the health, safety, and well-being of each patient on the unit.
- Provided high level of individualized care to adult patients across multiple medical specialties.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Registered Nurse, Med-Surg/Swing Bed Facility
Texoma Medical Center
Bonham, TX
10.2017 - 09.2021
- Admit and discharge medical observation and swing bed unit patients.
- Care for long term in-patient rehab patients and work in conjunction with therapy to maximize patient treatment outcomes.
- Perform continuous cardiac monitoring
- Managed caseload of 6 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy and wound care.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
PCA II
Hunt Regional Hospital
10.2010 - 02.2015
- Conduct physical examinations on new patients and orient to unit.
- Routinely assess vital signs and implement patient safety measures.
- Liaise between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.
- Process physician orders and ensure completion of radiologic examinations.
- Monitor fluid intake and output levels.
- Assist residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, lifting and transferring.
- Demonstrate HIPAA compliance.
- Perform EKG testing
Office Manager
Consultative Neurology
03.2008 - 10.2010
- Schedule patient appointments, verify insurance, and process appropriate billing claims.
- Coordinate referrals for diagnostic studies and verify receipt of results in timely manner.
- Review all office dictation and charting for accuracy
- Manage collaboration with contracted infusion clinic for patients with immune deficiency disorders.
- Act as central liaison between Neurologist, staff nurse, EMG technician, and clerical aide.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Grayson County College
Denison12.2014
Skills
- Strong clinical judgment
- Acute and Rehabilitative Care
- EMR Systems
- Quick learner
- Professional bedside manner
- Thorough physical assessment skills
- Adept at prioritizing/managing deadlines
- Current ACLS and BLS Certification
- Excellent attention to detail
- Cardiac Monitoring
- High level of autonomy
- Patient and family advocate
Additional Information
- Practice safe administration of IV, oral/rectal, and topical medications. Perform physical examinations, wound care, IV starts, Foley catheterizing, sterile dressing changes, naso/tracheal suctioning, PICC line care, NG tube insertion, and more under the supervision of the clinical nursing staff. Assist practitioners in bedside thoracentesis, paracentesis, and lumbar punctures.
Work Availability
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Quote
Success is not final; failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts.
Winston S. Churchill
Timeline
Registered Nurse and Case Manager
Reba McEntire Center For Rehabilitation
04.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, Med-Surg/Swing Bed Facility
Texoma Medical Center
10.2017 - 09.2021
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical, Ortho, CVU
HUNT REGIONAL HOSPITAL
02.2015 - 09.2021
PCA II
Hunt Regional Hospital
10.2010 - 02.2015
Office Manager
Consultative Neurology
03.2008 - 10.2010
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Grayson County College