Melody Abbruzzese
LaSalle,ON
Summary
Accomplished PACU Nurse proudly offering more than 20 years' expertise in the healthcare field. Strong capacity to work with physicians to develop successful patient care plans. Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PACU Registered Nurse
Detroit Medical Center
07.2007 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Promoted quality of care by adhering to industry standards and measuring health outcomes against patient care goals and benchmarks.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Registered Nurse, PACU
Detroit Medical Center
01.2015 - 02.2019
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing Practice in Canada
St Clair Collage
Chatham, ON06.2003
Skills
- Emergency Interventions
- Patient Monitoring
- GE Healthcare Centricity EMR
- Endotracheal Intubation
Certification
- Michigan License current
- TN/Visa Screen current
- ACLS/BLS American Heart Association - current
- American Stroke Association-current
- American Association of Critical Care Nursing-current (ECCO)
Timeline
Registered Nurse, PACU
Detroit Medical Center
01.2015 - 02.2019
PACU Registered Nurse
Detroit Medical Center
07.2007 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing Practice in Canada
St Clair Collage
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