Melissa Copenhaver
Uniontown
Summary
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
2
2
years of post-secondary education
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Amedisys Hospice Care
Masontown
10.2024 - Current
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care to patients and families.
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to create care plans.
- Educated families on hospice services and patient needs.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the team.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Registered Nurse
Wvu Home Health and Hospice
Uniontown
10.2022 - 10.2024
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to create care plans.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the team.
- Assisted in managing pain and symptom relief for patients.
- Supported emotional well-being of patients through active listening.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
Registered Nurse
Uniontown Hospital
Uniontown
05.2021 - 09.2021
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to create care plans.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the team.
- Assisted in managing pain and symptom relief for patients.
- Documented patient progress in electronic health records accurately.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Uniontown Hospital
Uniontown
11.2016 - 05.2021
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal hygiene care.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to ensure coordinated patient care.
- Supported nursing staff in executing treatment plans and procedures.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Westmoreland County Community College
Youngwood, PA 11.2018 - 05.2021
Ged
Uniontown, PASkills
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Remote office availability
- Effective communication
- Active listening
- Preventive health
- Complex Problem-solving
- Team communication
- Data entry
- Multitasking Abilities
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Amedisys Hospice Care
10.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Wvu Home Health and Hospice
10.2022 - 10.2024
Registered Nurse
Uniontown Hospital
05.2021 - 09.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Westmoreland County Community College
11.2018 - 05.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
Uniontown Hospital
11.2016 - 05.2021
Ged