Melonie Parish
McAlester,OK
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Rolling Hills Hospital, recognized for enhancing patient satisfaction through quality improvement initiatives. Proficient in medication administration and patient assessments, while demonstrating strong clinical judgment and compassionate care. Adept at collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to develop effective treatment plans for complex cases.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Rolling Hills Hospital
1000 Rolling Hills Ln Ada, Ok
08.2020 - Current
- Administered medications accurately and monitored patient responses to treatment plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care strategies.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care protocols.
- Conducted thorough assessments to identify patient needs and track progress effectively.
- Streamlined documentation processes, improving efficiency in patient record-keeping systems.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
Registered Nurse
Sain Francis Health System
Muskogee, OK
03.2009 - 04.2019
- Implemented infection control measures, enhancing overall safety within the unit.
- Mentored junior nursing staff, promoting best practices in patient care delivery.
- Led quality improvement initiatives that enhanced patient satisfaction scores significantly.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Eastern Oklahoma State College
Wilburton, OK05.1994
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessment
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Patient care
- Compassion and empathy
- Patient monitoring
- IV setup
- Intravenous therapy
- Care planning
- Care plan development
- Professional bedside manner
- Physical assessments
- Patient evaluation
- Telemetry monitoring
- Family education
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Critical care
- Nursing staff leadership
- Lab result interpretation
- EMR systems
- Performing ekgs
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Intake and discharge
- Emergency response
- Chart updating
- Diabetes management
- High level of autonomy
- Medical assessment
- Staff supervision
- Chest pain management
- Emergency procedures
- Emotional intelligence
- Cardiac care
- Geriatric nursing
- Managing deadlines
- Mental health nursing
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Rolling Hills Hospital
08.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse
Sain Francis Health System
03.2009 - 04.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
Eastern Oklahoma State College