Melissa Neuman
Plainfield
Summary
Passionate Registered Practical Nurse with extensive experience at Quinte Health, excelling in patient care assessment and blood draw techniques. Proven track record in improving care plans and patient outcomes, adept at compassionate communication. Trained new nurses, enhancing care standards and safety protocols. Skilled in electronic charting and dedicated to supporting daily living needs with empathy and expertise. Graduate of Nipissing University, obtaining Bachelor of Science in Nursing with distinction. Eligible to write NCLEX.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Practical Nurse
Quinte Health
05.2016 - Current
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
Registered Practical Nurse
Hope Street Terrace
09.2015 - 05.2016
- Prepared, administered and recorded prescribed medications and reported adverse reactions to medications or treatments in accordance with policy.
- Educated patients on such topics as nutrition and medication side effects.
- Recognized and managed geriatric syndromes common to older adults and aided physician during examination and treatment of patient.
- Asked open-ended questions of patients to better ascertain medical histories and conditions.
- Assisted patients with dressing, eating and bathing and encouraged patients to perform basic needs independently to promote self-esteem.
- Anticipated needs of aging adults and worked closely with multidisciplinary team to provide individualized care to elderly patients.
- Promoted kind, compassionate environment, utilizing active listening and effective communication skills for elderly patients and caregivers.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
Education
BScN -
Nipissing University
North Bay, ON06.2024
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Loyalist College of Applied Arts And Technology
Belleville, ON04.2015
Skills
- Compassionate and Caring
- Patient Care Assessment
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Care Planning and Modifications
- Accurate Documentation
- Patient Examination
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Nursing Intervention Evaluations
- Work Planning and Coordination
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Electronic Charting
- Supporting Daily Living Needs
Certification
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) (expiry Sept 2024)
- First Aid
- Gentle Persuasive Approach (GPA)
- WHMIS
- NVCI
Consolidation Practicum
Quinte Health: Woman & Children
Nursing Student
Jan 2024 - April 2024
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based practices and personalized treatment plans for pediatric patients.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for complex pediatric cases.
- Maintained accurate medical records, ensuring timely communication with healthcare providers and families regarding patient progress.
- Administered medications safely, adhering to strict protocols while monitoring for potential side effects or interactions.
- Performed advanced clinical skills such as bloodwork and NG tube placement with precision and attention to detail.
- Utilized effective pain management techniques to minimize discomfort during procedures or treatments for young patients.
- Reduced complications in newborns by closely monitoring vital signs, administering prescribed medications, and following feeding schedules.
- Maintained a safe and nurturing environment for NICU patients, adhering to strict infection control standards.
- Utilized advanced technology such as ventilators and feeding pumps to provide comprehensive care for critically ill infants.
- Assessed, evaluated, and cared for neonate and pediatric patients.
Timeline
Registered Practical Nurse
Quinte Health
05.2016 - Current
Registered Practical Nurse
Hope Street Terrace
09.2015 - 05.2016
BScN -
Nipissing University
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Loyalist College of Applied Arts And Technology
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