Sara S Melton
Lawndale,NC
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
R.N. Emergency Department, PACU, Perioperative
Atrium Health Cleveland
06.2012 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- This nursing care included the general population as well as the OB population
Psychiatric Staff Nurse
Phoenix Counseling
08.2012 - 06.2017
- Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans.
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Monitored vital signs, nutritional intake and signs and symptoms of complications to report deviations to supervisor.
- Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Foothills Nursing Consortium
Shelby NC05.2012
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Patient education and counseling
- Safely detoxed patients including OB patients
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Care Planning
- Care Plan Development
- Performed preceptorship on OB Labor and Delivery Floor
- Team Coordination
Certification
ACLS and PALS Certified
Clinical Nurse II
Notary Public
Registered Nurse - State Board of Nursing
Timeline
Psychiatric Staff Nurse
Phoenix Counseling
08.2012 - 06.2017
R.N. Emergency Department, PACU, Perioperative
Atrium Health Cleveland
06.2012 - Current
ACLS and PALS Certified
Clinical Nurse II
Notary Public
Registered Nurse - State Board of Nursing
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Foothills Nursing Consortium
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