Mallory Melton
Big Sandy
Summary
Patient-oriented Nurse with 11 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, medication administration, and utilizing interdepartmental communication in order to better care for the patient. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Experience with skilled nursing care and dementia and memory care.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
TN Quality Homecare
03.2023 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient reactions to ensure safety and effectiveness.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management, treatment options, and preventive care strategies.
- Assessed patient conditions through physical examinations and diagnostic tests for accurate treatment planning.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and streamline care processes.
- Trained newly hired nursing staff on protocols, procedures, and best practices for quality care delivery.
- Implemented infection control measures to minimize risks and maintain a safe healthcare environment.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of care plans, adjusting interventions based on patient progress and feedback.
- 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.
Student Nurse
TriStar Horizon Medical Center
01.2023 - 02.2023
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Administered close patient care, checked vital signs, and monitored telemetry.
- Built rapport with patients and members of patients' support systems.
- Assisted with patient transfers, observing safety protocols to prevent damage to patient and self.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff.
- Facilitated patient discharge by providing instructions for home care and follow-up care.
- Utilized therapeutic communication techniques to facilitate patient's optimum level of wellness.
- Observed patient behaviour and reported changes to nurse in charge for resolution.
- Utilized Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems to record patient data.
- Performed regular rounds to check on well-being of patients.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss patient progress and plan for care.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Charge Nurse
AHC Paris
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Developed and maintained close relationships with patients and families to facilitate smooth communications, provide encouragement and build trust.
- Worked with patients diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes or sepsis to asses needs and determine best options for care.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health, and organizational regulations.
Charge Nurse
Life Care Center Of Bruceton-Hollow Rock
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health, and organizational regulations.
- Developed and maintained close relationships with patients and families to facilitate smooth communications, provide encouragement and build trust.
- Worked with patients diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes or sepsis to asses needs and determine best options for care.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY05.2023
Diploma - Practical Nursing
TN College of Applied Technology
04.2014
High School Diploma -
Henry County High School
Paris, TN05.2007
Skills
- Preventative Health
- Intravenous Therapy
- Chronic Disease Management
- Infection Control and Aseptic Procedures
- HIPAA Compliance
- Patient Assessments
- Direct Patient Care
- Dementia Knowledge
- Transcribing Orders
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient education and counseling
- Infection control measures
- Wound care
- Care planning
- Care plan development
Timeline
Registered Nurse
TN Quality Homecare
03.2023 - Current
Student Nurse
TriStar Horizon Medical Center
01.2023 - 02.2023
Charge Nurse
AHC Paris
01.2018 - 01.2020
Charge Nurse
Life Care Center Of Bruceton-Hollow Rock
01.2015 - 01.2017
Diploma - Practical Nursing
TN College of Applied Technology
High School Diploma -
Henry County High School
Associate of Science - Nursing
Western Kentucky University
References
- Elise Boaz-ADON,RN-731-697-5145 Elise was the ADON at the time of my employment at AHC Paris, she also conducted my hiring interview.
- Amy Cagle-RN-731-441-1738 Amy was my supervisor, and a nurse I worked alongside at the time of my employment at LifeCare Center of Bruceton-Hollow Rock.
- Rachel Pate-BSN,RN-615-772-7013 Rachel was my Preceptor during my Practicum experience at Tristar Horizon Medical Center.
- Amanda Moore-BSN,RN-731-441-7555 Amanda was my supervisor and trainer during my time at AHC Paris.
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