Melody Sue Young
Oneonta,NY
Summary
Dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse with a focus on wound care and patient education. Proven knowledge in clinical support from specialties, primary care, nursing home and inpatient care, Able to work with patients and providers in timely manner to accomplish a positive experience. Knowledge in EPIC, McKesson and Tele Med. Documentation. Working to promote patient satisfaction through effective communication and teamwork. Skilled in clinical procedures and willing and able to multi task in different clinics ro offer compassionate care.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse Advanced
Bassett Healthcare
03.2025 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Assisted in management of patient flow in busy settings, reducing wait times and improving efficiency.
- Assisted in minor surgical procedures, enhancing patient comfort
- Supported patients and families through education on home care procedures.
- Improved patient satisfaction with empathetic communication and timely response to needs.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, and wound management.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining accurate documentation of patient data.
Licensed Practical Nurse Advanced
Bassett Healthcare
06.2024 - 03.2025
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining accurate documentation of patient data.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork through active participation in unit meetings, performance improvement initiatives, and collaborative problem-solving efforts.
- Assisted in minor surgical procedures, enhancing patient comfort and supporting surgical team efficiency.
- Led training sessions for new LPNs and nursing assistants, improving team competency and patient care standards.
- Managed various general office duties such as ordering supplies/ medications, completing audits and point of care testing
Licensed Practical Nurse
Delhi Nursing Rehabilitation Center
03.2024 - 06.2024
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
Licensed Practical Nurse
AdventHealth
08.2023 - 03.2024
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Licensed Practical Nurse Advanced
Bassett Healthcare Oneonta Specialty Services
09.2018 - 06.2023
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Competent Application and cast removal, fitting for braces and splints, While educating patients, families/caregiver on proper care and usage and home exercises.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic testing and procedural support for optimal treatment decisions.
- Floated to to other office to assist in other clinics including: Plastics, General Surgery, Urology, Dermatology, podiatry,Vascular. While performing high level care.
Licensed Practical Nurse
United Healthcare
09.2016 - 08.2018
- Conducted initial patient assessments, obtaining vital signs and medical histories to inform healthcare providers'' decision-making processes.
- Increased patient satisfaction through effective communication regarding their treatments, medications, and follow-up appointments.
- Enhanced patient care by providing accurate and timely medical assistance during clinic visits.
- Assisted healthcare providers in conducting examinations and administering treatments for optimal patient outcomes.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
LICENSED PRATICAL NURSE
Bassett Healthcare
08.2011 - 09.2016
- Cared for wounds and fractures, provided treatments casting/ splints and orthotics and removing staples/sutures,
- assisted with procedures and drawing up injections for provider joint injections and aspirations.
- Pending x-ray orders and cast removal/applications
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
- Floated to other clinics to aide support.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Robinson Terrace Nursing Home and Rehab
10.2007 - 11.2009
- Performed wound care management with meticulous attention to detail, minimizing the risk of complications or infections.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
- Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Otsego Area School of Practical Nursing
Oneonta, NYNurse Aide Certification - Nursing
Robinson Terrace Nursing CNA Class
Stamford, NYSkills
- Rooming patients in timely manner while, taking, vitals verifying accurate documentation, maintaining HIPPA compliance
- Assisting providers in clinical procedures injections and ultra sound guided injections and aspirations
- Wound care, casting and splint applications
- New York and Florida state, licensed,licensed practical nurse
- Drawing up medications and medication reconciliation
- Suture/ staple removal, applying appropriate dressing while complying with infection control policies and procedures
- Mohs procedural Nurse assisting with in sterile procedure applying sterile dressing and educating patient and care giver on follow up care
- phototherapy and assisting providers with cosmetic Laser Treatments
- IV Certified, Phlebotomy
- Administer medications and immunization's
- Catheter Care and placement under sterile protocol
- Performing several office duties from ordering supplies/ medications, performing PI audits, cycle counts, temperature monitoring Mentoring new staff and and educating on various office equipment
Accomplishments
- IV Certification
- Licensed Practical Nurse Advanced
Certification
IV certfication
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse Advanced
Bassett Healthcare
03.2025 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse Advanced
Bassett Healthcare
06.2024 - 03.2025
Licensed Practical Nurse
Delhi Nursing Rehabilitation Center
03.2024 - 06.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse
AdventHealth
08.2023 - 03.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse Advanced
Bassett Healthcare Oneonta Specialty Services
09.2018 - 06.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
United Healthcare
09.2016 - 08.2018
LICENSED PRATICAL NURSE
Bassett Healthcare
08.2011 - 09.2016
Licensed Practical Nurse
Robinson Terrace Nursing Home and Rehab
10.2007 - 11.2009
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Otsego Area School of Practical Nursing
Nurse Aide Certification - Nursing
Robinson Terrace Nursing CNA Class
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