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Melynda Bradham

Wadmalaw Island

Summary

Knowledgeable and proactive ICU Registered Nurse with proven skills in coordinating and implementing treatment plans. Handles needs of patients with common presentations and complex cases, including responding expertly to diverse emergencies. Calm and insightful during stressful situations.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit

Medical University Of South Carolina
03.2005 - Current
  • Utilize critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conduct thorough patient assessments to identify changes in critically ill patients' condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administer and titrate vasoactive medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Monitor medical equipment and devices including cardiac monitors, oxygen delivery devices, pressure lines and transducers
  • Collaborate with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Set up and run Renal Replacement therapies
  • Assist physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
  • Participated in continuing education opportunities to remain current on best practices and advancements within the field of critical care nursing.

Registered Nurse

Private Duty Home Health Nursing
04.2015 - 05.2018

Total care of quadriplegic patient in home, including daily living activities, medication administration and physical assessment

Registered Nurse

Roper St. Francis
05.2003 - 03.2005
  • Provided direct patient care on telemetry unit; stabilized patients post heart catheterization and determined next course of action.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.

Patient Care Technician

Roper St. Francis
06.2002 - 05.2003
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
  • Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
  • Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT
07.2019

ADN - Nursing

Trident Technical College
North Charleston, SC
05.2003

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

College of Charleston
Charleston, SC
05.2000

Skills

  • Hemodynamics monitoring
  • Intravenous therapy
  • Neurological monitoring
  • Telemetry monitoring
  • Advanced Life Support
  • Respiratory maintenance
  • Organ donor procedures
  • Renal function management
  • End of life care

Certification

ACLS

BLS

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Private Duty Home Health Nursing
04.2015 - 05.2018

Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit

Medical University Of South Carolina
03.2005 - Current

Registered Nurse

Roper St. Francis
05.2003 - 03.2005

Patient Care Technician

Roper St. Francis
06.2002 - 05.2003

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Western Governors University

ADN - Nursing

Trident Technical College

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

College of Charleston
Melynda Bradham