Melody Walton
Registered Nurse
Rockville,MARYLAND
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive critical care experience at the University Of Maryland Medical System. Proficient in invasive hemodynamic monitoring and advanced cardiac life support, I excel in collaborative teamwork, ensuring optimal patient outcomes in high-pressure environments. Committed to delivering exceptional care and education to patients and families during recovery.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Registered Nurse
University Of Maryland Medical System
01.2024 - Current
- Performed advanced life support measures during emergency situations, contributing positively to high survival rates for critically ill patients experiencing cardiac arrest or other life-threatening events.
- Assisted with invasive CSICU procedures, such as central line placements and pulmonary artery catheter insertions, ensuring aseptic technique and patient comfort throughout the process.
- Participated in daily rounds with physicians, contributing valuable insights into patient conditions based on continuous assessments.
- Demonstrated proficiency in titrating vasoactive medications according to physician orders while closely monitoring hemodynamic parameters for early detection of adverse effects or trends that may require intervention or escalation of care.
- Deliver critical care to post-op cardiac surgery patients including CABG, valve replacements, LVAD, and heart transplants.
- Operate and troubleshoot advanced life-support equipment including intra-aortic balloon pumps (IABP) and continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT).
- Monitor and manage patients on ECMO (veno-venous and veno-arterial), collaborating with perfusionists and ECMO specialists to ensure circuit stability and patient safety.
- Monitor and manage hemodynamic parameters using Swan-Ganz catheters, arterial lines, and cardiac output monitors.
- Educate patients and families on post-operative expectations and recovery milestones in a high-stress environment.
Student Nurse Technician
Johns Hopkins Bayview
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Improved patient care by assisting Registered Nurses with daily tasks and procedures.
- Collaborated with nurse preceptors and other medical staff to achieve quality patient outcome goals.
- Administered close patient care, checked vital signs, and monitored telemetry.
Restaurant Manager
Hilo Sushi Restaurant
08.2021 - 01.2022
- Managed daily operations to ensure a high level of efficiency, consistency, and quality in both food and service.
- Correctly calculated inventory and ordered appropriate supplies.
- Met, greeted, and encouraged feedback from customers and used feedback to implement positive changes within restaurant.
- Tracked daily sales transactions and invoices for accurate and updated financial reporting.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Maryland, Baltimore
Baltimore, MD 05.2001 -
Skills
Critical care nursing
Blood transfusion
Collaborative teamwork
Invasive hemodynamic monitoring
Cardiovascular assessment
Vasoactive medication administration
Advanced cardiac life support
ECG interpretation
Vital signs monitoring
Certification
Registered Nurse [R264870, MD]
Timeline
Registered Nurse
University Of Maryland Medical System
01.2024 - Current
Student Nurse Technician
Johns Hopkins Bayview
06.2023 - 08.2023
Restaurant Manager
Hilo Sushi Restaurant
08.2021 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Maryland, Baltimore
05.2001 -