Melody Scharfe
Yelm ,WA
Summary
Licensed Practical Nurse skilled in patient assessment, wound care, medication administration, and accurate EHR documentation, with a calm approach to urgent changes and experience managing high patient loads in post-acute and long-term care.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Lacey Post Acute and Rehabilitation
Lacey, Washington
10.2025 - Current
- Administered wound care for surgical and chronic wounds, including cleaning and dressing application per care plan orders to promote healing.
- Administered oral, topical, IM, and IV medications safely.
- Conducted head-to-toe baseline assessments, monitored vital signs, and tracked patient progress to ensure comprehensive care.
- Recognized acute status changes and responded calmly during emergencies.
- Facilitated patient-centered care by explaining care plans to patients and families and coordinating updates with RNs and physicians.
- Managed time and prioritized tasks while handling high patient loads in post-acute and long-term care.
- Documented care accurately in EHR and EMR systems.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Clover Park Technical College
Lakewood, WA12-2024
Associate of Applied Science - Pre-Nursing DTA
Pierce College
Puyallup, WA06-2019
Skills
- Wound care
- Medication administration
- Patient assessment
- Vital signs monitoring
- Care planning
- EHR documentation
- Care coordination
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Lacey Post Acute and Rehabilitation
10.2025 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Clover Park Technical College
Associate of Applied Science - Pre-Nursing DTA
Pierce College