Melanie Walz
Surrey,BC
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with acute care expertise at BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre, recognized for enhancing patient outcomes through evidence-based interventions and strong clinical judgment. Proven leader in mentoring staff and advocating for patients, while excelling in emergency management and infection control measures to ensure high-quality care delivery.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
01.2000 - Current
- 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.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex cases.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
Education
Neonatal ICU
British Columbia Institute of Technology
Burnaby, BC2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Surrey, BC12.1997
Skills
- Acute and Critical care expertise
- Emergency management
- Direct patient care and assessments
- IV infusion and medication administration
- Oral/NG/NJ Medication administration
- Wound care
- Taking and monitoring vitals
- Oxygen saturation standards
- Central venous and arterial maintenance
- Tracheostomy care
- Seizure management
- Infection control measures
- Feeding assistance- oral, surgically placed feeding tubes
- Urinary catheter insertion/removal
- Lab result interpretation
- Procedure preparations
- Documentation and charting
- Chronic disease management
- Care plan development
- Patient discharge
- Strong clinical judgment
- Family education and counselling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Professional bedside manner
- Nursing staff leadership
- Precepting
- Team coordination
- Maintaining privacy
Languages
English
Elementary
Certification
CPR Level C
NRP - neonatal resuscitation
Timeline
Registered Nurse
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
01.2000 - Current
Neonatal ICU
British Columbia Institute of Technology
Associate of Science - Nursing
Kwantlen Polytechnic University
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