SERENA R MELVIN
SAINT LOUIS,MO
Summary
Experienced with patient care, critical thinking, and effective communication. Utilizes medical knowledge to support patient recovery and manage complex conditions. Strong understanding of healthcare protocols and compassionate care delivery.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Primary Care Triage Nurse
Mercy Hospital St. Louis
St Louis, MO
05.2024 - Current
- Assessed patient conditions to determine urgency and prioritize care needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient management plans.
- Documented patient histories and symptoms accurately in electronic health records.
- Educated patients and families on treatment options and discharge procedures.
- Developed strong rapport with patients through active listening skills, empathetic communication, and genuine concern for their wellbeing.
Staff Nurse, Antepartum
Barnes-Jewish Hospital
St Louis, MO
02.2022 - 05.2024
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
Lab Associate III
BARNES-JEWISH HOSPITAL
09.2010 - 02.2022
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork
- Perform additional testing request for providers and healthcare team.
- Monitored company inventory to keep stock levels and databases updated
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease
Specimen Processor III/ Lab Assistant
QUEST DIAGNOSTICS
10.2002 - 07.2009
- Prepared specimens for testing and analysis
- Demonstrated flexibility working in fast-paced and ever-changing environment
- Preformed over 1000 specimens per day
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Maryville University of Saint Louis
St Louis, MO12-2021
BACHELOR OF ARTS - Psychology
Maryville University
St. Louis, MO05-2018
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS - General Transfer
St. Louis Community College
St. Louis, MO05-2008
Skills
- Aseptic procedures
- First Aid/CPR
- Customer Service
- Critical thinking
- Good listening skills
- Interpersonal Communication
- Patient Care
- Postoperative Care
- Infection Control
- Collecting vitals
- Fetal monitoring
- Insulin medication assistance
- Medication Administration
- EPIC
- Soarian
- Cerner
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association - Expires 02/2028
Timeline
Primary Care Triage Nurse
Mercy Hospital St. Louis
05.2024 - Current
Staff Nurse, Antepartum
Barnes-Jewish Hospital
02.2022 - 05.2024
Lab Associate III
BARNES-JEWISH HOSPITAL
09.2010 - 02.2022
Specimen Processor III/ Lab Assistant
QUEST DIAGNOSTICS
10.2002 - 07.2009
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Maryville University of Saint Louis
BACHELOR OF ARTS - Psychology
Maryville University
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS - General Transfer
St. Louis Community College