Melshay Austell
Ewing,NJ
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Home Health Care
Virtua Health System
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Reduced hospital readmission rates by providing thorough patient education on managing chronic conditions at home.
- Improved patient comfort by skillfully addressing pain management concerns and adjusting care accordingly.
- Provided wound care management expertise, resulting in faster healing times and reduced complications for patients.
- Managed caseloads efficiently by prioritizing patient needs and organizing schedules accordingly.
- Trained family members on caregiving techniques, empowering them to better support their loved ones during the recovery process.
- Enhanced patient recovery by developing customized home care plans tailored to individual needs.
Registered Nurse, LTAC
Select Medical Hospital
06.2024 - 09.2024
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care and treatment plan adherence.
- Participated in continuing education opportunities regularly, staying current on best practices for delivering high-quality nursing care in the LTAC setting.
- Managed ventilator-dependent patients effectively, preventing complications such as pneumonia or respiratory failure while promoting weaning success rates.
- Administered intravenous therapies safely and accurately while monitoring potential side effects closely, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
- Assessed and responded to changes in patient condition rapidly, initiating appropriate interventions as needed to prevent complications or decline.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Hackensack Meridian Health
03.2024 - 06.2024
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Managed complex wound care, including dressing changes, monitoring for signs of infection, and collaborating with wound care specialists as needed.
- Demonstrated flexibility in managing multiple priorities concurrently during high-stress periods while maintaining a calm demeanor.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies to minimize patient injuries and promote a safe environment within the medical-surgical unit.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Saint Peter's University Hospital
01.2023 - 03.2024
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families through active listening, empathy, and clear communication during challenging situations.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Jersey College
Ewing, NJ08-2022
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Jersey College
Ewing. NJ 06-2020
High School Diploma -
Hamilton High West
Hamilton, NJ06-2011
Skills
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Chronic disease management
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient monitoring
- Care plan adherence
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Pre-and Post-operative care
- Intravenous therapy
- Clinical judgment
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- HIPAA education
- Wound care management
- Time management
Certification
- BLS
- NIHSS
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Home Health Care
Virtua Health System
09.2024 - 12.2024
Registered Nurse, LTAC
Select Medical Hospital
06.2024 - 09.2024
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Hackensack Meridian Health
03.2024 - 06.2024
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Saint Peter's University Hospital
01.2023 - 03.2024
- BLS
- NIHSS
Associate of Science - Nursing
Jersey College
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Jersey College
High School Diploma -
Hamilton High West
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