MELODY JANZEN
New Braunfels,TX
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse Pre-OP/PACU/Intra-OP
Christus Healthcare
08.2019 - Current
- Developed individual patient care plans and provided discharge teaching for ambulatory procedure patients and their caregivers; focusing on proper use of equipment, pain management and follow up care
- Prepared patients for endoscopy procedures; colonoscopy, EGD, BRAVO placement, and EUS which included obtaining consent, education about procedures, starting IV's, evaluating patients medical history and performing a physical assessment
- Intraoperatively assisted in endoscopic procedures, obtained specimens, documented findings, collaborated with physicians, nurse anesthetist, and endoscopy tech to provide safe and effective nursing care throughout procedures
- Postoperatively observed patient sedation and recovery status by monitoring vital signs, performing physical assessments and administering medications as needed
- Precepted and trained new nursing staff to all areas of the endoscopy unit including computer charting system
Registered Nurse Pre-OP/PACU
Methodist Hospital
04.2019 - 08.2019
- Prepared patients for surgical procedures including obtaining consent, education about procedures, administering medications as ordered, starting IV's, evaluating patients medical history and performing a physical assessment
- Received and monitored post operative patients recovering from sedation by monitoring vital signs, performing physical assessments and administering medications as needed
- Provided and instructed patients and their families discharge instructions, follow up care, use of equipment and pain management
Registered Nurse PACU/ 2nd Stage Post-OP
Surgery Center of Reno
08.2018 - 03.2019
- Postoperatively monitored patients of all ages (infant to geriatric) recovering from sedation by monitoring vital signs, performing physical assessments and administering medications as needed
- Implemented appropriate nursing care to meet the goals, as well as the physical, psychological, psychosocial, emotional, and social needs of the patient
- Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care
- Developed individual patient care plans and provided discharge teaching for ambulatory surgical patients and their caregivers; focusing on proper use of equipment, infection control, and pain management
Registered Nurse ED (travel Nurse)
Renown Medical Center
03.2018 - 06.2018
- Delivered direct, quality patient care, utilizing an advanced clinical skill level and knowledge base
- Performing life-saving procedures in emergency situations
- Provided proficient, age specific, professional nursing skills in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care for assigned patients
- Treated patients suffering from trauma, acute chest pain, respiratory failure, and drug overdoses
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Registered Nurse ED
UNC Johnston Memorial Hospital
07.2016 - 02.2018
- Collaborated with doctors and emergency staff in the assessment, planning and implementation of patient treatment
- Administered urgent patient care for patients with multiple chronic diseases
- Provided proficient, age specific, professional nursing skills in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the nursing care for assigned patients
- Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care
- Skillfully managed high-stress situations through effective time management, prioritization of tasks, and adaptability during unexpected events in the ED.
Registered Nurse PACU Ambulatory Surgery
Vidant Medical Center
08.2016 - 07.2017
- Developed individual patient care plans and provided discharge teaching for ambulatory surgical patients and their caregivers; focusing on proper use of equipment, infection control, and pain management
- Postoperatively observed patient sedation and recovery status by monitoring vital signs, performing physical assessments and administering medications as needed
- Insured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens
- Provided appropriate equipment for patients upon discharge, placed splints and slings, and directed patients and their families on proper use and care of medical equipment
Registered Nurse ED (travel Nurse)
Various travel assignments throughout the US
10.2013 - 05.2016
- Collaborated with doctors and emergency staff in the assessment, planning and implementation of patient treatment
- Administered urgent patient care for patients with multiple chronic diseases
- Provided proficient, age specific, professional nursing skills in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the nursing care for assigned patients
- Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care
- Participated in preparation for the emergency department to become a certified Level 1 trauma center
- Participated in Quality Improvement Activities
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Registered Nurse ED
Landstuhl Regional Medical Center
07.2012 - 10.2013
- Delivered direct, quality patient care, utilizing an advanced clinical skill level and knowledge base
- Performing life-saving procedures in emergency situations
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Registered Nurse ICU
Naval Hospital Okinawa
06.2008 - 11.2010
- Provided patient care to trauma patients, and patients with acute and chronic illnesses in a 7 bed ICU
- Delivered direct, quality patient care, utilizing an advanced clinical skill level and knowledge base
- Trained and supervised patient care techs to provide top-quality patient care
- Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care
- Advocated for patient needs, working closely with healthcare providers to ensure individualized care plans were developed and executed accordingly.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Education
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
Kaplan University
Davenport, IA01.2015
Associates Degree - Nursing
State Fair Community College
Sedalia, MO01.2002
Skills
- Critical Care Experience
- Multitasking Skills
- Patient assessments
- Ambulatory Surgery Nursing
- EMR / EHR
- Outpatient Nursing
- Problem-Solving
- Intravenous therapy
- Critical Thinking
- Flexibility
- Teamwork
- Adaptability
- Willingness to Learn
- Collaboration
- Strong clinical judgment
- Medication and IV administration
Certification
- RN State licensed, TX 972304, compact state
- BLS, American Heart Association (AHA)
- ACLS, American Heart Association (AHA)
Timeline
Registered Nurse Pre-OP/PACU/Intra-OP
Christus Healthcare
08.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse Pre-OP/PACU
Methodist Hospital
04.2019 - 08.2019
Registered Nurse PACU/ 2nd Stage Post-OP
Surgery Center of Reno
08.2018 - 03.2019
Registered Nurse ED (travel Nurse)
Renown Medical Center
03.2018 - 06.2018
Registered Nurse PACU Ambulatory Surgery
Vidant Medical Center
08.2016 - 07.2017
Registered Nurse ED
UNC Johnston Memorial Hospital
07.2016 - 02.2018
Registered Nurse ED (travel Nurse)
Various travel assignments throughout the US
10.2013 - 05.2016
Registered Nurse ED
Landstuhl Regional Medical Center
07.2012 - 10.2013
Registered Nurse ICU
Naval Hospital Okinawa
06.2008 - 11.2010
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
Kaplan University
Associates Degree - Nursing
State Fair Community College
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