Melanie Sage RN BSN CPN

Clinical Nurse II Aug 23-Present

Travel Nurse Nov 22-Aug 23 and Oct 19-Jan 20

Worked in acute care with both medical and surgical patients.

• Neurology patients including those with seizure disorders receiving internal ROSA and external video EEGs. As well as spinal surgeries.
• Pulmonary patients who are tracheostomy and ventilator dependant.
• Orthopedic and trauma patients including those with halo traction.
• Worked very closely with eating disorder patients.

• Travel assignement assigned to acute care pediatric medical surgical, eating disorder and seizure patients.
• Experience with vEEGm seizure precaution and seizure management.
• Cross trained to NICU float

• Administered IV fluids, medications and blood products through peripherally inserted central venous catheter and central lines to support long-term treatment for infections, cancer, or heart and kidney problems.
• Prepared chemotherapy doses and iron infusions for patient treatments as per physicians' orders.
• Streamlined infusion procedures by maintaining a clean, organized, and well-stocked treatment area.
• Ensured safety by adhering to infection control protocols and handling hazardous materials according to regulatory guidelines.
• Facilitated positive patient experiences through effective communication and education on medication side effects and post-treatment care.
• Reduced complications by closely monitoring patients for adverse reactions during infusion therapy sessions.
• Minimized discomfort during needle insertion by utilizing proper techniques and offering distraction methods as needed.
• Educated patients on proper nutrition and medication side effects.
• Managed complex infusion cases involving multiple medications simultaneously, ensuring proper dosing, compatibility, and timing to maximize treatment effectiveness.

• Worked with pediatric oncology patients as well as medical surgical, mental health and eating disorder patients.
• Port access, central line management, chemotherapy and blood product administration, ostomy and wound care
• Developed strong rapport with patients and families, promoting open communication channels for effective collaboration in treatment plans.
• Maintained strong working relationships with physicians and ancillary staff, fostering a collaborative approach to patient care delivery.
• Mentored new nursing staff, fostering professional growth and team building within the unit.
• Served as a patient advocate, ensuring individual needs were met and concerns addressed promptly.
• Created educational materials for staff and patients to improve eating disorder protocols.
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• Worked with pediatric medical surgical patients as well as trauma, rehab and psychiatric patients.