Melissa Ann Razal
Beaumont
Summary
I am an experienced Registered Nurse, having spent the bulk of my career at bedside as an Adult Critical Care nurse (22 years all night shift). The valuables skills I learned as an ICU nurse taught me how to be a patient advocate, how to hone in on my assessment skills and report critical changes to the doctors on call. I effectively managed complex cases during the COVID-19 pandemic caring with the sickest of patients. I value teamwork and open communication to have a positive and cohesive work environment. I have since left bedside and spent the last two year as a Message Management RN at the Head and Neck Surgery Clinic. Although my role is different, I still value the patient care I deliver to our postoperative patients and enjoy assisting them maneuver through the sometimes complex Kaiser system as they continue with their follow up care at our clinic. I look forward to gaining new experiences and ways to deliver patient care as a registered nurse.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
07.2023 - Current
- Message Management RN for the Head and Neck Surgery Clinic
- Assist providers by answering patient emails or telephone calls within scope of practice
- Triage, telehealth, advice nurse, appointment booking for Head and Neck Surgery Clinic
- Assist patients with DME supply orders related to care in Head and Neck Surgery Clinic
- Assist patients with maneuvering care between different departments within the Kaiser organization as well as with providers outside of organization
- Make schedules, team leading, triage within the clinic setting
Adult Critical Care Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
10.2005 - 07.2023
- Total Care of critically ill patients in the Adult Intensive care unit with varied diagnoses such as respiratory failure, sepsis, multiorgan failure, acute postoperative care, complex wounds, and ventilator dependent
- Mentored nurse new-hires to Kaiser workflow and expectations
- worked through COVID 19 pandemic with the sickest of patients in critical care setting
- Administered ACLS to stabilize critically ill patients in a team work setting
- Competent in medication administration, wound care, and assessment and reporting of change in patient condition to provider on call.
Adult Critical Care Registered Nurse
Riverside County Regional Medical Center, RCRMC
12.2001 - 10.2005
- Completed New Grad RN Critical Care Training program
- Total care of patients with varied diagnosis such as neuro trauma, stroke, trauma, sepsis, GI Bleed, respiratory failure, ventilator dependent, and complex wounds
- Learned to work in team work reliant setting due to workload and high acuity of patient illness
- Learned to be patient advocate, honed in on assessment skills, and reported acute changes to MD's
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Cal State San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA06-2005
Associate of Science - Nursing
Riverside Community College
Riverside, CA12-2001
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- RN Triage
- Epic/Health Connect
- Basic Computer skills
- Wound Care
Certification
BLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
07.2023 - Current
Adult Critical Care Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente
10.2005 - 07.2023
Adult Critical Care Registered Nurse
Riverside County Regional Medical Center, RCRMC
12.2001 - 10.2005
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Cal State San Bernardino
Associate of Science - Nursing
Riverside Community College