Melody Reynolds
Huntington
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional with strong focus on patient care and clinical efficiency. Skilled in administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and assisting in medical procedures. Known for exceptional team collaboration and adaptability to changing needs. Dependable and goal-driven, ensuring high-quality results in fast-paced clinical environments.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinic LVN
CommonSpirit/Baylor College of Medicine
11.2020 - 02.2025
- Conducted initial interviews with new patients to gather comprehensive medical histories, enabling physicians to make informed diagnostic decisions more quickly than before.
- Enhanced clinic efficiency by assisting in the coordination of patient appointments and scheduling.
- Enhanced patient comfort levels during procedures by explaining processes thoroughly beforehand while also addressing any concerns or questions that arose throughout their visits confidently.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by collaborating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Increased clinic effectiveness by managing supplies inventory levels and ensuring timely restocking when needed.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
LVN Charge Nurse Assisted Living Memory Support
MRC PineCrest Retirement Community
07.2015 - 11.2020
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Oversaw patient conditions, administered medicine, performed interventions and took detailed records.
- Promoted continuity of care by maintaining comprehensive medical records and updating physicians on significant changes in patients'' conditions.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
LVN Marketing Coordinator
MRC PineCrest Retirement Community
10.2014 - 07.2015
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Assisted in the patient admission process by explaining and completing the required admission paperwork.
- Scheduled interviews and phone calls for the admission director.
- Answered questions regarding admission and discharges in a professional and accurate way.
- Double checked paperwork before filing it in the appropriate place.
- Explained the admissions process to residents and family members.
- Preformed basic clerical duties.
- Admission assessment and evaluation of residents for appropriate placement within the retirement community.
Home Health LVN
MRC PineCrest Retirement Community
01.2007 - 10.2014
- Supported patients during difficult transitions to home-based care, providing emotional support and practical guidance.
- Enhanced patient recovery process through effective communication and collaboration with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Assisted patients in managing their daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, grooming, meal preparation, and mobility support.
- Promoted continuity of care by maintaining detailed documentation of patients'' health status, interventions, and outcomes.
- Provided physical assessments, medication, and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Assisted patients in achieving optimal health by developing individualized care plans based on their unique needs.
- Administered medications weekly medication box fills and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Coordinated with other healthcare team members to support patient needs.
- handled staffing and scheduled aids, disputes, terminating employees and administering disciplinary procedures.
Education
LVN -
Tyler County School of Vocational Nursing
Woodville, TX12-2006
Skills
- Quick learner
- Compassionate care
- Patient-focused care
- Vital signs monitoring
Timeline
Clinic LVN
CommonSpirit/Baylor College of Medicine
11.2020 - 02.2025
LVN Charge Nurse Assisted Living Memory Support
MRC PineCrest Retirement Community
07.2015 - 11.2020
LVN Marketing Coordinator
MRC PineCrest Retirement Community
10.2014 - 07.2015
Home Health LVN
MRC PineCrest Retirement Community
01.2007 - 10.2014
LVN -
Tyler County School of Vocational Nursing
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