Melissa Martin
Alma
Summary
Experienced and compassionate healthcare professional prepared for this role with 13 years of experience. Proven ability to provide high-quality patient care with strong clinical skills in administering medications, monitoring vital signs, assisting with daily activities and completing basic procedures such as wound care. Prioritize tasks and maintains accurate documentation. Proven ability to build strong relationships with patients and families while providing compassionate care. Reliable, compassionate, and skilled in patient communication and support.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Christian Homes
07.2018 - Current
- Served as charge nurse, caring for patients with serious illnesses.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Delegated tasks effectively,optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.
- Provide compassionate end-of-life care, supporting patients and their families through difficult times.
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
- Promoted continuity of acre thoroughly documenting shift-to-shift communication in nursing reports.
- Managed complex wound care cases, applying advanced knowledge of wound healing principles to achieve optimal results.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Developed strong relationships with patients families, keeping them informed of progress reports and collaborating on decisions regarding their loved ones healthcare plans.
- Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
- Served as a mentor to new nurses, fostering a positive work environment and promoting professional growth.
- Coordinated timely admissions, transfers and discharges for efficient bed utilization within the nursing unit.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
LPN Scheduler
Christian Homes
09.2023 - 03.2025
- Reduced scheduling conflicts and ensured timely execution of tasks through proactive rescheduling and resource allocation adjustments.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Maintained high levels of customer satisfaction through diligent scheduling coordination, ensuring all deliverables were met within agreed timeframes.
- Consistently met deadlines by effectively allocating resources, tracking progress, and making necessary adjustments to schedules as needed.
LPN Charge Nurse
St.Johns
02.2013 - 07.2018
- Served as charge nurse, caring for patients with serious illnesses.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, supporting patients and their families through difficult times.
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
- Promoted continuity of care by thoroughly documenting shift-to-shift communication in nursing reports.
- Managed complex wound care cases, applying advanced knowledge of wound healing principles to achieve optimal results.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, keeping them informed of progress reports and collaborating on decisions regarding their loved ones'' healthcare plans.
- Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
- Served as a mentor to new nurses, fostering a positive work environment and promoting professional growth.
- Coordinated timely admissions, transfers, and discharges for efficient bed utilization within the nursing unit.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
Medical Assistant
Colonial Villa Good Sam
01.2003 - 11.2012
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Provided comprehensive patient care, including bathing, grooming, feeding, and mobility assistance.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization within patient rooms to promote a safe healing environment.
- Administered medication according to physician orders, maintaining strict adherence to safety protocols and dosage guidelines.
- Promoted teamwork among colleagues by helping fellow aides when needed while always prioritizing the well-being of our patients.
- Contributed to infection control measures by adhering to strict handwashing protocols before administering any treatments or handling equipment used for patient care purposes.
- Developed strong relationships with patients, families ensuring they felt comfortable asking questions or voicing concerns about the care received in the facility.
- Took and recorded patients' vital signs, documenting in medical charts.
Education
Diploma - Nursing
Central Community College
Kearney, NE05-2011
Skills
- Medication administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medical documentation
- Geriatric nursing
- Infection control
- Catheter care
- Compassionate care
- End-of-life care
- Diabetes management
- Rehabilitation nursing
- Health promotion
- Wound care
Timeline
LPN Scheduler
Christian Homes
09.2023 - 03.2025
LPN
Christian Homes
07.2018 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse
St.Johns
02.2013 - 07.2018
Medical Assistant
Colonial Villa Good Sam
01.2003 - 11.2012
Diploma - Nursing
Central Community College
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