Melody Sharp
SSM
Shawnee,OK
10
years of professional experience
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.
Work History
Registered Nurse
3 Years 3 Months- Managed direct care of patients, conducted assessments and documented care activities.
- Collaborated with physicians, surgeons and nursing staff to enhance patient care and outcomes.
- Implemented infection control measures to minimize risks in patient care settings. with proper wound care and aseptic techniques.
- Instructed patients on preventive care and lifestyle choices, promoting better health management.
- Administered oral, IV, and intramuscular medications during patient treatments.
- Ordered diagnostic tests and requested specialist care to meet patient needs.
- Educated patients on preventive care and lifestyle choices to improve overall health.
- Educated patients and caregivers on proper at-home care and treatment regimens.
- Implemented proper wound care and aseptic techniques to minimize infection risks.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
Personal In-Home Caregiver
6 Years 9 Months- Communicated clearly with residents, family members and other caregivers.
- Offered care and companionship to homebound clients with mental or physical limitations.
- Performed basic housekeeping tasks for safe living environment.
- Carried out laundry and shopping tasks for service users.
- Offered clients emotional support, companionship and entertainment.
- Organized medication plans to keep clients current with prescriptions.
- Transported clients to appointments, shopping and social destinations.
Nurse Aide
2 Years 2 Months- Documented care actions, vitals and orders in company software.
- Changed bed linen regularly to help prevent skin irritation.
- Worked alongside registered nursing staff and followed care plans.
- Transferred patients between beds, wheelchairs and other locations.
- Monitored current conditions, asked questions about health concerns and reported back to clinical team.
- Prevented bedsores, consistently turning patients every [Number] hours.
- Served meals and assisted with self-feeding or directly fed individuals.
Nurse Aide
10 Months- Tracked conditions and behaviors and immediately reported notable changes.
- Completed specific nurse aide and patient care assignments under direct supervision of healthcare team.
- Transferred patients between beds, wheelchairs and other locations.
- Changed bed linen regularly to help prevent skin irritation.
- Prepared patients for treatments, visits and social activities.
- Turned patients every 2 hours to decrease chances of bedsores.
- Monitor Intake and Outputs of each patient.
Personal Care Assistant
3 Years 6 Months- Supported bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Helped maintain resident quality of life through walks, small group activities and individual visits.
- Assisted patients with moving between bed and wheelchair and helped clients reach bathroom facilities.
- Monitored residents' conditions and reported changes to nursing staff or supervisor for handling.
- Met clients' social and emotional needs with caring companionship.
- Checked on residents multiple times throughout shift.
- Bathed, dressed and groomed clients to help service users maintain good hygiene practices.
- Performed basic housekeeping tasks for safe living environment.
- Empowered residents to complete tasks within individual capacity.
- Recorded completed activities to support medical administration.
- Established positive routines to support mental wellbeing.
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Nursing
Skills
Licensed RN
Patient management
Patient evaluation
Care planning
Patient monitoring
Medication administration
IV management
Wound care
Discharge coordination
Patient charting
Medical recordkeeping
Bedside care
Home visits
Team collaboration
Building relationships
Timeline
Registered Nurse
SSM
05.2023 - CurrentRead More
Nurse Aide
INTEGRIS Baptist Medical Center
06.2020 - 08.2022Read More
Personal In-Home Caregiver
11.2019 - CurrentRead More
Nurse Aide
Bethany Children's Health Center
08.2019 - 06.2020Read More
Personal Care Assistant
Westhaven Assisted Living
02.2016 - 08.2019Read More
Southern Nazarene University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) from Nursing
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