Melissa Kavan
Fremont
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse with a strong desire to transition into a nurse educator role. Demonstrating exceptional collaboration and leadership abilities, specialized in Medical Surgical, Orthopedics, and Perioperative nursing. Unwavering commitment lies in making a meaningful impact on the future of nursing by merging passions for nursing and teaching.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Peri-Operative and PACU
Methodist Fremont Health
12.2023 - Current
- Perform initial and ongoing assessments, in the pre, post-surgical, and PACU phases ensuring a safe transition or discharge
- Continuously monitor and assess pain for patients in the PACU phase
- Complete preoperative orders in the preop setting ensuring patients are safely ready for surgery
- Administer medications safely according to established orders while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions
- Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia, and other disciplines as appropriate.
- Perform telephone preoperative education and chart reviews preparing patients for upcoming procedures
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical, Orthopedic Unit
Fremont Methodist Hospital
01.2020 - Current
- Provide ongoing assessments cares according to individualized care plans, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications and blood safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Maintained peripheral and central lines, urinary catheters, surgical drains, wound vacs, and NG tubes
- Collaborated with physicians and other interdisciplinary team members
- Precepted new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Fulfill charge nurse role as needed
Patient Care Tech (CNA)
Fremont Methodist Hospital
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Provided care for up to fifteen patients under RN supervision
- Obtain timely glucose checks and vital signs
- Perform ADLs as needed
- Assist with admissions and discharges
- Documentation of I & O’s, activities, and ADLs in Cerner
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Communicated promptly with primary RN any changes in patient
Certified Nursing Assistant
Nye Legacy
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Provided patient ADLs as needed
- Documented ADLs, I & O’s, and activity in PointClickCare
- Ensured rooms were well stocked and clean
- Assisted with meals
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Nebraska Methodist College
Omaha, NE05.2025
Associate of Nursing -
Purdue University Global
Lincoln, NE01.2020
Nursing prerequisite courses -
Southeast Community College
Lincoln, NE01.2018
Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Effective Interpersonal Communication
- Critical Thinking and Clinical Judgment
- Strong Focus on Accuracy
- HIPAA Regulatory Knowledge
- Medication Administration
- Peripheral and Central Lines
- Wound Vacs, Surgical drains, and Urinary Catheters
- Cerner, MS Office, Google Docs, Brightspace
Certification
- Basic Life Support Member, AHA, 1/24
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support, AHA, 3/24
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support, AHA, 3/24
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Peri-Operative and PACU
Methodist Fremont Health
12.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical, Orthopedic Unit
Fremont Methodist Hospital
01.2020 - Current
Patient Care Tech (CNA)
Fremont Methodist Hospital
01.2018 - 01.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant
Nye Legacy
01.2018 - 01.2019
Associate of Nursing -
Purdue University Global
Master of Science - Nursing
Nebraska Methodist College
Nursing prerequisite courses -
Southeast Community College
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