Melanie Hodges
Greenbrier
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with 9 years of experience in in-patient acute care and care coordination within a fast-paced environment. Maintains composure under pressure while effectively managing challenging patients and high-stress situations. Cultivates meaningful connections with patients, families, and colleagues through effective communication, a respectful demeanor, and a commitment to delivering excellent customer service. Thrives on personal growth through continuing education and constantly seeks opportunities to expand knowledge.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Float Pool/Nursing House Supervisor
TriStar Hendersonville Medical Center
03.2023 - Current
- Serves as a liaison between hospital administration and nursing staff, advocating for improvements that positively impacted patient care delivery.
- Exemplifies strong leadership skills by serving as resource for hospital staff, providing guidance and support when a situation is presented.
- Streamlines communication between departments for better patient care and timely treatment.
- Implements changes within the hospital depending on staffing, patient census, and emergent situations.
- Streamlines workflows by identifying bottlenecks in existing systems and implementing appropriate solutions.
- Utilizes critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducts thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
TriStar Hendersonville Medical Center
04.2020 - Current
- Served as a resource for other nurses on the Float Pool, offering guidance on policies, procedures, and best practices.
- Strengthened relationships between nursing teams across various units through regular collaboration on shared float pool initiatives and projects.
- Expanded professional knowledge and maintained licensure by participating in ongoing educational opportunities and conferences related to nursing practice.
- Provided support to various floors by assuming role of charge nurse when needed.
- Mentored a nursing student per medsurg management referral to Volunteer State University.
- Provide support to the facility by learning House Supervision role.
CCU RN
TriStar Hendersonville Medical Center
09.2019 - 04.2020
- Enhanced patient safety through rigorous adherence to infection control protocols and proper medication administration.
- Performed advanced cardiac life support measures during medical emergencies, contributing to successful resuscitation efforts.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring timely intervention and accurate documentation of results.
- Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by administering pa catheters and arterials, vasoactive drugs, titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, and chest tubes.
- Assisted physicians with bedside procedures such as central line insertions, intubations, and chest tube placements ensuring patient safety throughout each process.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Tristar Hendersonville Medical Center
08.2015 - 09.2019
- Promoted a safe environment for patients by adhering to infection control protocols, fall prevention strategies, and other safety measures.
- Assessed patient conditions accurately by conducting comprehensive physical assessments, interpreting diagnostic tests, and utilizing critical thinking skills.
- Assisted with wound care, dressing changes and NG tube placement to maintain stable patient conditions.
- Participated in staff meetings, educational opportunities, and quality improvement initiatives to stay current on best practices within the field of medical-surgical nursing.
- precepted new nursing hires as well as nursing students.
- Administered IV medications, monitoring and documenting patient responses to address complications.
Nurse Technician
Tristar Hendersonville Medical Center
02.2014 - 10.2014
- Ensured accurate record keeping by documenting vital signs, patients weight, and daily intake and output information as ordered by the provider and/or at request of nurse in PRN situations.
- Expedited diagnostic testing procedures by collecting specimens such as blood samples accurately and efficiently.
- Provided activities of daily living by assisting with serving meals, ambulating, turning and positioning patients.
- Provided personal hygiene assistance, giving baths, and performing dress changes for patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
WGU
09.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Tennessee State University
Nashville, TN05.2015
Skills
- Precepting new nurses and nursing students
- Trouble shooting
- Chart auditing
- Unit secretary
- Planning and prioritizing
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
- Clinical leadership
- Decision-making
- Continuous learning attitude
- Computer skills
Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- CompTIA Certification
- Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Float Pool/Nursing House Supervisor
TriStar Hendersonville Medical Center
03.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
TriStar Hendersonville Medical Center
04.2020 - Current
CCU RN
TriStar Hendersonville Medical Center
09.2019 - 04.2020
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Tristar Hendersonville Medical Center
08.2015 - 09.2019
Nurse Technician
Tristar Hendersonville Medical Center
02.2014 - 10.2014
Associate of Science - Nursing
Tennessee State University
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- CompTIA Certification
- Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
WGU
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