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Melody Walker

Taylorsville,IN

Summary

Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, interpersonal strengths. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration, and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. Patient-oriented nurse with 30 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision, and department operations. Skilled at multitasking, and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Franciscan Hospital
Greenwood, IN
06.2023 - Current
  • Administered prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques.
  • Adhered to hospital policies and procedures while providing quality patient centered care.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilize patients, and determined the next course of action.
  • Collect blood and other laboratory specimens and prepare for lab testing.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.

Registered Nurse

Memorial Hospital of Chester Illinois
Chester, IL
07.2021 - 12.2021
  • Monitored patient conditions to identify concerning changes and mitigate symptoms.
  • Assisted in minor surgical procedures and provided post-operative care, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
  • Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with various conditions, from very minimal complaints to traumas. Caring for inmates from Menard Correctional Center and Mental Health facility for the criminally insane as well as people who had addictions.
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Chamberlain University
St Louis, MO
10-2017

Skills

  • Staff Supervision
  • Medication Administration
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Patient assessments
  • Catheter insertion and removal
  • Wound Care
  • Pain management
  • Intravenous Therapy
  • Gastrostomy Tube Care
  • Patient Education

Accomplishments

  • Nominated for a Daisy Award

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit

Franciscan Hospital
06.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse

Memorial Hospital of Chester Illinois
07.2021 - 12.2021

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Chamberlain University

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