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Resume for Melissa Ann Ross
215 Nickel Avenue
Frostburg Maryland 21532
Phone: 240-920-1880
melissarossrn021@gmail.com
Professional Background
Responsible Registered Nurse with 13 years of experience in clinical settings providing nursing care to diverse populations. I aspire to find a job that will allow me to use my nursing skills along with my people skills to help individuals along with their families in a health care setting. With years of experience in the health field, I have quickly learned how to deal with minor issues to the most traumatic events. I am eager to learn and always looking to learn more. With my experiences in my career and personal life, I feel I would be a great asset to your practice. I no longer hold a registered nurse certification. Due to health conditions after the birth of my daughter, I choose to stay home with her along as possible. My daughter recently started kindergarten and I am currently seeking a position to utilize my abilities as a nurse and care giver. I am willing to go through training if it requires for the job position. I am eager to get back to work and very much miss caring for others. I am interested in home care and/ or private care.
Professional Experience
April 2012 to September 2012
Landmark Hospital, Athens Georgia
Registered Nurse
Worked as a Registered Nurse at a Long Term Acute Care facility
Facility was a 38 bed organization
Provided care and treatment to patients ranging from ventilator weaning, progressive rehabilitation and long term wound care.
Provided quality nursing care in accordance with resident care policies and procedures.
Utilized critical thinking skills in planning care that takes into consideration the resident condition and complications, as well as the psychosocial impact on resident and family.
December 2010 to May 2011
Riverside Health Care Center Covington, Georgia
Registered Nurse- Night Shift Supervisor
Directed and guided personnel assignments, including clinical partners, support partners and clerical partners.
Evaluated staffing requirements and floor assignments and implemented new requirements based on evaluation.
Continuous assessment of resident, in collaboration with the primary care provider, resident care management and other disciplines to provide comprehensive resident care.
August 2010 to December 2010
Wesley Medical Staffing Agency Atlanta, Georgia
Registered Nurse
Worked at facilities including Emory Johns Creek Hospital
Worked as a float nurse within the hospital system
Responsibilities based upon areaunit assignments: such as ICU/Critical Care, Medical-Surgical, and Orthopedics.
Provided clinical nursing support to adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.
Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations, and nursing diagnoses.
Ensure over all well-being of all patients.
April 2010 to July 2010
Piedmont Hospital Atlanta, Georgia
Registered Nurse
Worked on a twenty-eight bed Medical-Surgical floor.
Floor consisted of general medical-surgical patients, telemetry patients and peritoneal dialysis patients were taken care of under my supervision.
Delivered age appropriate education, care and support to all age group.
Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
October 2004 to January 2010
Newton Medical Center
Registered Nurse
Worked on twenty-nine bed Medical-Surgical unit.
Care included pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.
Provided diagnoses and treated patients with chronic and acute health problems.
Responsibilities included modification of patient care due to changes in the individualized plan of care.
Effective teaching was provided to patient and families.
Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through a team nursing process covering 5-8 high acuity patients per shift.
Responsible for primary care, case management, and medication management.
Proper distribution of medications in a safe and timely manner
Assessed patients and documented patient histories.
Proper documentation of patient care provided was completed on the computer program Medi-tech.
Attended learning seminars and required yearly evaluations in which the personnel of the hospital assured employees were up to date on current practices.
Ensured JCAHO and HIPAA compliance.
August 2003 to June 2004
Western Maryland Health System
Registered Nurse
Worked on twenty-four bed Medical-Surgical unit.
Develop plan of care, implemented intervention and evaluated patient’s progress.
Appropriately evaluated developmental age of patient when performing assessments, treatments and provided education for patient of various age groups.
Patient ration varied, care provided up to ten patients.
Supervised activities of designated health care team members including: Certified Nursing Assistants and Licensed Practical Nurses.
Provided all care to patients within the scope of practice as defined by state law.
March 2001 to June 2003
Western Maryland Health System Cumberland, Maryland
Emergency Room Technician
Worked under supervision of physicians and nurses in Emergency Room as Licensed Certified Nursing Assistant.
Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.
Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
Assisted with necessary procedures to ensure health and well-being of all patients.
Education and Training
2003 Allegany College of Maryland Cumberland, Maryland
Associate of Science Nursing
2002 Allegany College of Maryland Cumberland, Maryland
Certificate in Practical Nursing
2000 Beall High School Frostburg, Maryland
Certificate of Merit-Diploma
Certifications
BLS - Basic Life Support.
CPR certified through American Heart Association
Professional references can be provided upon request. I ver much look forward to hearing from the wonderful areas surrounding our communities and hope my skills, attributes and big caring loving heart with be able to assist those in need of a caring gentle soft spoken Individual. Your family a.f friends will be treated with the upmost respect and dignity. Looking forward to hearing from you.
May be reached at phone number listed above or email which is checked daily and I would be more then happy to return your phone call.