Rachel Melanson

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• Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
• Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing individualized care plans for critically ill patients.
• Reduced patient complications by promptly identifying changes in condition and initiating appropriate interventions.
• Managed ventilator settings according to physician orders, significantly reducing instances of respiratory distress among critically ill patients.
• Increased family involvement in patient care by providing timely updates on their loved one''s progress and addressing any concerns or questions they may have had.
• Identified patients' current needs through careful observation, vitals monitoring and discussions with loved ones or patients.
• Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
• Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.

• 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.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.