Melanie McCoy
Stockton
Summary
Licensed Vocational Nurse with proven expertise in managing total nursing care and administering prescribed medications and treatments according to approved nursing techniques. Assists in delivery of patient care through nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. Demonstrated competency directing and guiding patient teaching and activities to promote individual treatment programs.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LVN
River Bend Nursing Center
06.2024 - Current
- Administered medications accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring proper treatment for various conditions.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patients regularly, swiftly identifying any changes in condition and addressing concerns promptly.
- Demonstrated strong clinical judgment by assessing symptoms quickly and prioritizing appropriate interventions accordingly.
LVN
Riverwood Health Care Center
04.2023 - 06.2024
- Enhanced patient care by providing compassionate and individualized attention, leading to improved health outcomes.
- Administered medications accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring proper treatment for various conditions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans tailored to patients'' needs.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patients regularly, swiftly identifying any changes in condition and addressing concerns promptly.
COVID-19 Tester
CHCF
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Maintained strict aseptic fields when collecting biological samples, minimizing staff and patient infection risks.
- Handled and stored potentially contaminated nasal, oral and blood samples to prevent compromise.
Phlebotomist
Collection Sites
10.2020 - 07.2021
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
- Stock with appropriate supplies.
- Covid testing- PCR and Blood
- Building schedules and training employees
- Reviewed patient records for accuracy and completeness.
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
Phlebotomy Technician
GCC Laboratory
02.2020 - 06.2020
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Accurately labeled vacutainer tubes with patient name, date and time of collection.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
Education
Licensed Vocational Nursing
Institute of Technology
Modesto, CA08.2022
Certified Phlebotomy Technician
Cal Regional Institute
Stockton,CA06.2020
High School Diploma -
Plaza Robles High
Stockton, CA05.2008
Skills
- Specimen Collection
- Laboratory Testing
- First Aid/CPR
- Infection Control and Aseptic Procedures
- Patient Care
- Patient-focused care
- Bathing, Dressing, Feeding, Toileting, Ambulation, Transfers and Positioning of Patient
- Tracheostomy Care
- Medication Administration
- Wound Care
Certification
- First Aid/CPR Certified
- Phlebotomy Technician CPT I
- Licensed Vocational Nurse
Timeline
LVN
River Bend Nursing Center
06.2024 - Current
LVN
Riverwood Health Care Center
04.2023 - 06.2024
COVID-19 Tester
CHCF
01.2023 - 04.2023
Phlebotomist
Collection Sites
10.2020 - 07.2021
Phlebotomy Technician
GCC Laboratory
02.2020 - 06.2020
Licensed Vocational Nursing
Institute of Technology
Certified Phlebotomy Technician
Cal Regional Institute
High School Diploma -
Plaza Robles High
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