Melody Chard
Millville,NJ
Summary
Dynamic LPN with extensive experience at Rutgers University, excelling in medication administration and vital signs monitoring. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective collaboration and education. Skilled in phlebotomy and committed to HIPAA compliance, fostering a compassionate environment for patients and families.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Rutgers University
04.2013 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs, identifying changes and escalating concerns promptly.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and ensure continuity of care.
- Responsible for basic clinical tasks such as: routine blood draws, immunizations, injections, and performing EKG's.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
LPN
Bishop McCarthy Residence
10.2011 - 04.2013
- Assisted in developing and implementing individualized patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge instructions.
- Streamlined workflows by implementing electronic health record systems for improved documentation accuracy.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs, identifying changes and escalating concerns promptly.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and ensure continuity of care.
- Enhanced patient safety through rigorous adherence to infection control protocols and quality assurance measures.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
Assistant Office Manager
Retinal & Ophthalmic Consultants, P.C.
03.2002 - 06.2010
- Coordinated office operations, ensuring efficient workflow and resource availability.
- Handled the ordering of supplies for 2 offices.
- Made sure all equipment worked properly and had any repairs done that were needed.
- Screened the patients before they saw the doctor.
- Worked side by side with the doctors during exams and procedures.
- Performed fluorescein angiograms and OCT's.
- Developed training materials for new hires, enhancing onboarding processes and team integration.
- Implemented office policies and procedures, improving operational efficiency and compliance standards.
- Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
Education
LPN - Nursing
Cumberland County Technical Education Center
Bridgeton, NJ08-2011
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Phlebotomy
- Wound care
- Compassionate care
- Clinical documentation
- Vital signs
- Documentation accuracy
- Medication dispensing
- Diabetes management
- Immunization administration
- EMR / EHR
- Emergency response
- Transcribing orders
- Medication reconciliation
- Counting narcotics
- HIPAA protocols
- Samples collection
- Psychotropic medications
- Caring for wounds
- NJ licensed practical nurse
- EKG administration
- Certified in CPR/AED
Timeline
LPN
Rutgers University
04.2013 - Current
LPN
Bishop McCarthy Residence
10.2011 - 04.2013
Assistant Office Manager
Retinal & Ophthalmic Consultants, P.C.
03.2002 - 06.2010
LPN - Nursing
Cumberland County Technical Education Center