Melanie

12/18/2012
Norfolk, VA

Position Desired

OR/Perioperative/Surgical Nursing
Norfolk, VA
Yes

Resume

Melanie A. RN
Lic. VA RN
Virginia Beach, Virginia 23455


Objective:
Dedicated Registered Nurse with several years of experience in acute patient care, including but not limited to Medical, Surgical, Oncology, PACU, OR Circulation and Cosmetic/ Plastic surgery nursing now seeking a full time position as a RN, making use of comprehensive health care training, excellent customer service skills, patient focused practice, and self- directed prioritization. I am interested in all rotating shifts, floors and patient populations, and I am willing to drive to most facilities including Williamsburg. Patient safety is always my first priority.
Profile:
Extensive knowledge of medical equipment, pharmaceuticals, disease processes,
and standards of patient care.
Aptitude for developing new skills, and quickly adapting to new responsibilities.
Readily develops rapport with patients, families, staff, and other health
professionals.
Relates well to people from a variety of cultures and socio- economic conditions.
Strong analytical skills easily assess conditions and implements appropriate
interventions.
Verifiable record of reliability and flexibility.
Positive attitude, pleasant demeanor, professional appearance and conduct.
Holds current BLS, ACLS, RN Licensure in Virginia with well over 2 years
of acute care experience spanning multiple specialties and patient populations.
Experience:

Sentara Virginia Beach General Surgical/ Oncology Unit 2003-2006
Staff Nurse Full time, Night shift 7pm-7am

Sentara Leigh Memorial Surgical Unit 2010
Staff Nurse Full time, Night shift 7pm- 7am

The Carney Center for Plastic Surgery 2011-
PACU Nurse, OR Circulation/ Assist 2012
Part time, On call, PRN days

Coastal Plastic Surgery 2010-2012
OR Circulation, PACU Nurse
On call, PRN days

Independent Contractor for US Government 2012
Medical/ Surgical Facility Requiring Security Clearance
and ACLS for Phase I and II PACU





Clinical skills include but are not limited to:

Phlebotomy Direct Patient Care
IV Therapy Phases I/ II Post Anesthesia Recovery
Medication Administration Blood Transfusion
Ventilator/ Tracheostomy Care Monitoring High Risk Patients
Wound Care Infusions/ Injections
Isolation/Infection Control Sterile Technique
Surgical Preparation Cardiac Monitoring/ Telemetry
Nasogastric Tube Insertion CPR/ Respiratory Arrest/ ACLS

Experienced with, but not limited to the following patient populations:

Psychiatric Conditions End of Life Care
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