Patricia Melroy
King,NC
Summary
Compassionate RN Staff Nurse with background in providing high-quality patient care, developing effective nursing plans, and maintaining accurate medical records. Skilled in administering medication, monitoring vital signs, and responding to medical emergencies. Demonstrated track record of improving patient outcomes through personalized care and direct communication with healthcare teams. Strong advocate for patients' rights, fostering positive relationships with families to ensure comfort and satisfaction in healthcare services provided.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Staff Nurse
Novant Health, Forsyth Medical Center
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
06.2024 - Current
- Provided compassionate patient care in medical-surgical units.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses effectively.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for coordinated patient treatment plans.
- Documented patient assessments and care plans accurately in electronic records.
- Supported new staff during orientation and training on procedures and policies.
- Assessed, monitored and documented patient vital signs, medical history and physical condition.
- Provided direct patient care, including administering medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Educated patients and families on disease prevention and management of chronic conditions.
- Supervised licensed practical nurses, certified nurse assistants and other staff members.
- Provided emotional support to patients dealing with serious illness or injury.
RN- Travel
AMN Healthcare
San Diego, California
05.2022 - 05.2024
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
RN-Travel
Fastaff Nursing
Greenwood Village, CO
05.2021 - 05.2022
- Provided direct patient care in diverse clinical settings.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop care plans.
- Educated patients on health management and recovery strategies.
RN
Southwest Healthcare
Murrieta
05.2020 - 05.2021
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders and hospital protocols.
- Coordinated patient care with interdisciplinary teams to ensure effective communication.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff and physicians promptly.
RN
Davita
Temecula, California
05.2019 - 05.2020
- Acute inpatient dialysis treatments.
- AVF, Perma-Cath, AVG.
- Peritoneal Dialysis
- CRRT setup, management
RN
Fresenius Dialysis
Murray, Kentucky
01.2017 - 05.2019
- Provided direct patient care and monitored vital signs for diverse patient populations.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and physician orders.
- AVG, AVF, Permacath.
- Monitored patients in acute setting for hemodialysis treatment.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
WKCTCS
Paducah 12-2015
Skills
- Medication administration
- Patient assessment
- Electronic medical records
- Care coordination
- Infection control
- Health education
Certification
RN- California, North Carolina
Timeline
RN Staff Nurse
Novant Health, Forsyth Medical Center
06.2024 - Current
RN- Travel
AMN Healthcare
05.2022 - 05.2024
RN-Travel
Fastaff Nursing
05.2021 - 05.2022
RN
Southwest Healthcare
05.2020 - 05.2021
RN
Davita
05.2019 - 05.2020
RN
Fresenius Dialysis
01.2017 - 05.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
WKCTCS