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Melanie Best

Burlington,ON

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Pediatric Registered Nurse

Darling Home For Kids
09.2014 - Current
  • Administered medications and treatments as ordered by physician.
  • Provided exceptional care to high-acute clients needing complex care such as ventilator management, wound care, trach care, suctioning, cough assist, G-tube feeds, med management & palliative care.
  • Responsible for taking client to school, travelling to and from on bus & providing nursing care at school.

Registered Nurse

Bayshore Home Health
02.2013 - Current
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
  • Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
  • Advocated for patient autonomy in decision-making regarding treatment options and end-of-life care planning.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and families, fostering a sense of trust and open communication.

Registered Nurse

CarePartners
09.2004 - 02.2013
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Palliative care in the community. Managing drains & woundcare.
  • 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.

Registered Nurse

St. Elizabeth Healthcare
07.1998 - 09.2004
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses. Palliative care in the community. Home dialysis & chemotherapy. Managing drains & wound care.
  • 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.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Registered Nurse

Humber College
Toronto, ON
04.1998

Skills

  • Pain Management
  • Seizure Management
  • Infection Control
  • Tracheostomy Care
  • End of life care
  • Respiratory Care
  • Certified in CPR/AED
  • Monitoring Vital Signs
  • Proper catheter insertion/removal
  • Insulin medication assistance
  • Hospice and palliative care
  • Feeding pumps/ G-tube care
  • Cough assist
  • Suctioning

Timeline

Pediatric Registered Nurse

Darling Home For Kids
09.2014 - Current

Registered Nurse

Bayshore Home Health
02.2013 - Current

Registered Nurse

CarePartners
09.2004 - 02.2013

Registered Nurse

St. Elizabeth Healthcare
07.1998 - 09.2004

Bachelor of Science - Registered Nurse

Humber College

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