Melodie Waltz
Cape Coral,FL
Summary
Dedicated LPN with a proven track record at Lee Health, adept in vital signs monitoring and delivering compassionate care. Excelled in reducing medication errors and enhancing patient quality of life through expert care and emotional support. Skilled in OB/Maternal health, Neurology, Nephrology, geriatric, med/surg, medication administration, my focus on patient outcomes and empathetic patient relationships sets me apart.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Office Nurse
Dr Kenneth Berdick
10.2024 - 03.2025
- Developed strong rapport with patients and their families, fostering trust and open communication during sensitive medical situations.
- Improved patient experience by providing compassionate and attentive nursing services in a busy office setting.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean and organized office environment by performing housekeeping tasks such as disposing of biohazardous waste, sanitizing exam rooms, and restocking supplies as needed.
- Collected medical information, vital signs, weights, blood sugars etc.
LPN, Private Duty
Next Level Concierge
08.2024 - 10.2024
- Implemented infection control measures diligently, minimizing the risk of contamination in the home setting.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and dignity in their own homes.
- Administered medications accurately, ensuring the proper dosage and timing for optimal treatment effectiveness.
- Enhanced patients'' quality of life by providing compassionate and empathetic private duty nursing services.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering a nurturing environment for healing.
- Managed wound care effectively, implementing appropriate treatments to promote healing and prevent infection.
LPN
Lee Health
09.2005 - 12.2020
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Reduced medication errors by accurately administering medications and diligently verifying patient information.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Demonstrated adaptability in working with diverse patient populations across various healthcare settings.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge base and skillset as an LPN.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships built on trust and compassion.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction levels through effective communication and empathetic listening skills.
- Addressed any concerns or questions posed by patients or family members promptly to maintain confidence in their care plan.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
LPN Office Nurse
Associate in Nephrology
03.1996 - 09.2006
- Implemented infection control measures diligently, minimizing the risk of contamination in the home setting.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and dignity in their own homes.
- Administered medications accurately, ensuring the proper dosage and timing for optimal treatment effectiveness.
- Enhanced patients'' quality of life by providing compassionate and empathetic private duty nursing services.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering a nurturing environment for healing.
- Managed wound care effectively, implementing appropriate treatments to promote healing and prevent infection.
Education
LPN - Nursing
11.1992
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medical Documentation
- Geriatric Nursing
- Catheter Care
- Compassionate Care
- Diabetes management
- End of life care
- Palliative Care
- Respiratory Care
- Disease Prevention
- Home healthcare
- Orthopedic Nursing
- Neurological care
- Cardiac Care
- Oncology Nursing
- Maternal-child nursing
- Behavioral Health
- Hospice Care
- Pediatric nursing
- Neonatal care
- Medication Administration
- Wound Care
- Direct Patient Care
- Clinical Documentation
- Patient Assessments
- Medication Dispensing
- Patient Care
- Physical Assessment
- Documentation accuracy
- Immunization Administration
- Family Communication
- Clinical judgment
- Breathing Treatments
- Documenting intake
- Patient evaluations
- Patient relationship building
- Care Planning
- Geriatric Care
- Preventive Care
- Pulse oximetry tracking
- Chronic Disease Management
- Inpatient Care
- Patient Management
- Home Health Care
- HIPAA protocols
- Counting narcotics
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- Documenting incidents
- EKG administration
- Educating families
- Staff direction and task delegation
- Charting and recording
- Empathetic and compassionate
- Patient Charting
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Caring for wounds
Timeline
LPN Office Nurse - Dr Kenneth Berdick
10.2024 - 03.2025
LPN, Private Duty - Next Level Concierge
08.2024 - 10.2024
LPN - Lee Health
09.2005 - 12.2020
LPN Office Nurse - Associate in Nephrology
03.1996 - 09.2006
Lee Vo Tech - LPN, Nursing
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