Melanie Metcalf
Great Falls
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with expertise in clinical leadership, emergency intervention, and patient education. Proven ability to train nursing staff and manage staffing schedules to enhance team performance and patient outcomes.
ACLS and PALS certified.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Great Falls Clinic
Great Falls
08.2016 - Current
- Provided comprehensive care for patients of all ages before and after anesthesia in a clinical setting.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patients' post-anesthesia conditions diligently.
- Trained new nurses on PACU procedures and best practices, enhancing team competency in patient care.
- Communicated effectively with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes.
- Supported physicians in patient examinations and procedures, facilitating efficient workflow and patient management.
- Managed staffing schedules and assigned tasks to nursing staff, ensuring optimal coverage and patient care.
- Performed accurate documentation of all patient information including assessment notes, medication administration records, treatments provided, discharge summaries.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Medical Inpatient RN
Benefis Healthcare System
Great Falls
04.2014 - 08.2016
- Administered medications according to physician orders.
- Managed intravenous lines including insertion of IV catheters, medication administration through IVs, monitoring IV fluids and maintenance of patency.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create comprehensive patient care plans, enhancing overall patient outcomes.
- Documented patient care activities per hospital standards, ensuring accurate records to support continuity of care.
- Documented patient progress accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations; utilized critical thinking skills while providing appropriate interventions.
- Provided emotional support and reassurance to patients during hospital stays.
- Educated patients about their diagnosis and medications, answered questions regarding treatments and procedures.
- Educated patients and families on effective health management and post-discharge care strategies to promote recovery.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Nursing
Montana State University
Bozeman, MT12-2013
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Anesthesia monitoring
- Emergency intervention
- Clinical instruction
- Clinical leadership
- Nurse and CNA supervision
- Electronic health records
- Staff training
- Staff scheduling
- Team leadership
- Time management
- Critical thinking
- Critical thinking
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Great Falls Clinic
08.2016 - Current
Medical Inpatient RN
Benefis Healthcare System
04.2014 - 08.2016
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Nursing
Montana State University