Melinda Ricci
Pittsburgh
Summary
To obtain a registered nurse position. Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse - 13 week contract with dialysis provider
HeartCentrix Agency
10.2025 - 12.2025
- Monitored patients continuously during dialysis procedures to ensure safety and comfort
- Performed cannulation of AV fistulas and grafts, including CVC access
- Administered prescribed medications to support patients' health during and after dialysis
- Performed comprehensive physical assessments and accurately documented findings in EMR for ongoing patient care
Registered Nurse
Davita Dialysis
02.2024 - 08.2025
- Performed cannulation of AV fistulas and grafts, facilitating effective vascular access for dialysis
- Administered prescribed medications to promote patient health and recovery during and after dialysis
- Monitored patients continuously during dialysis procedures, ensuring safety and enhancing comfort
- Performed comprehensive physical assessments and accurately documented findings in EMR for ongoing patient care
Registered Nurse
Dialysis Clinic, INC.
07.2022 - 02.2025
- Monitored patients continuously during dialysis procedures to ensure safety and comfort
- Performed cannulation of AV fistulas and grafts, including CVC access
- Administered prescribed medications to support patients' health during and after dialysis
- Performed comprehensive physical assessments and accurately documented findings in EMR for ongoing patient care
- Initiated and updated detailed plans of care
Homemaker
At Home Child Care/Elder Care
01.2011 - 07.2022
- Facilitated educational and personal development for four children, fostering strong values and skills.
- Engaged in school activities, enhancing children's educational experiences and community involvement.
- Provided home care for elderly family members, ensuring comfort and safety.
Registered Nurse in Cardiac Care Unit, Registry Float Pool, Step-Down, Med-Surgical and Cardiac Progressive Care Unit
Western Pennsylvania Hospital
07.2003 - 01.2011
- Delivered nursing care that prioritized safety and efficiency
- Facilitated effective communication between nurses, patients, and doctors, improving patient satisfaction and care coordination
- Completed daily patient assessments
- Mentored nursing graduates in clinical practices, ensuring competency and confidence in patient care
- Oriented and supervised new nurses for a 6 to 12-week period
- Acted as skin care representative, education committee member, and schedule facilitator for unit-based nurses, enhancing team collaboration and education.
Education
Associate of Science - School of Nursing Courses- Introduction to Nursing, Health Promotion and Illness Prevention in Aged Based Population, Dimensions in Nursing and Health Promotion, Computer classes, Dosage and Solutions Calculation
Community College of Allegheny County
Pittsburgh, PA05-2003
Skills
- Dialysis patient care
- Hemodialysis support
- Vascular access management
- Peripheral IV insertion
- Fluid management
- Infection prevention
- Patient monitoring
- Medication administration
- Nursing assessment
- EMR documentation
- Care planning
- Patient education
- Care coordination
- Critical thinking
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Adaptability to change
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Patient safety monitoring
- Intravenous therapy
- Chronic kidney management
Certification
PA Registered Nurse, RN 549037, 10/03
Timeline
Nurse - 13 week contract with dialysis provider
HeartCentrix Agency
10.2025 - 12.2025
Registered Nurse
Davita Dialysis
02.2024 - 08.2025
Registered Nurse
Dialysis Clinic, INC.
07.2022 - 02.2025
Homemaker
At Home Child Care/Elder Care
01.2011 - 07.2022
Registered Nurse in Cardiac Care Unit, Registry Float Pool, Step-Down, Med-Surgical and Cardiac Progressive Care Unit
Western Pennsylvania Hospital
07.2003 - 01.2011
Associate of Science - School of Nursing Courses- Introduction to Nursing, Health Promotion and Illness Prevention in Aged Based Population, Dimensions in Nursing and Health Promotion, Computer classes, Dosage and Solutions Calculation
Community College of Allegheny County