Melyn Fitzgerald
St. Cloud,FL
Summary
Highly motivated, detail oriented and experienced neuro-surgery PACU RN seeking new role as an Institutes Abstractor. Known for collaborative work with medical teams to deliver high-quality care and adapt to evolving patient needs. Able to work autonomously to provide positive patient outcomes and compassionate care.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, PACU
AdventHealth
10.2013 - Current
- Monitored patient vital signs and recovery progress in immediate postoperative care environment.
- Administered medications and managed pain control protocols according to physician directives.
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge care instructions and resources.
- Trained and mentored junior nursing staff on best practices in post-anesthesia care unit procedures.
- Evaluated patient responses to treatments, adjusting care strategies as necessary for optimal outcomes.
- Reduced complications by promptly identifying and addressing post-operative issues in PACU patients.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to optimize patient handoff processes post-anesthesia.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
AdventHealth
03.2008 - 10.2013
- Delivered high-quality patient care in fast-paced emergency settings.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions for timely interventions.
- Managed patient triage effectively, prioritizing critical cases for immediate attention.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Marshall Healthcare
05.2003 - 02.2008
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Reduced patient wait times by efficiently triaging patients based on acuity levels and prioritizing urgent cases.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients presenting with diverse medical conditions in the Emergency Department.
- Educated patients and families on treatment options and post-care instructions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Alabama At Huntsville
Huntsville, Alabama, AL2003
Bachelor of Science - Social Sciences
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL1996
Associate of Arts -
Valencia College
Kissimmee, FL1993
Skills
- Efficiently organized
- Strong attention to detail
- Problem-solving skills
- Autonomous team contributor
- Documentation Review
- Resourceful
- Computer Literate
- Effective communication
Timeline
Registered Nurse, PACU
AdventHealth
10.2013 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
AdventHealth
03.2008 - 10.2013
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Marshall Healthcare
05.2003 - 02.2008
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Alabama At Huntsville
Bachelor of Science - Social Sciences
Florida State University
Associate of Arts -
Valencia College