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Melissa Dean

Pittsburgh

Summary

Patient-focused, dedicated, and compassionate nursing professional with 5+ years experience providing care for patients with various diseases, health concerns and injuries. Ensures efficient, accurate and individualized care by working with other healthcare professionals to implement strategic plans.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Licensed Practical Nurse

Monroville Post Acute formally Monroeville Genesis
Monroeville
05.2021 - Current
  • Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
  • Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
  • Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Administering medication.
  • Wound care
  • Provided pre- and post-operative nursing care.
  • Measured and recorded patient height, weight and other vital signs.
  • Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies for their individual conditions.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Pennwood Nursing and Rehabilitation
Pittsburgh
04.2016 - 11.2021
  • Fostering high-quality patient care by administering medications, providing wound care, and collecting appropriate specimens.
  • Documenting progress notes, reflecting care administered and responses.
  • Handled patient intake, including documenting vitals, symptoms, and initial assessments.
  • Monitoring care delivery and correcting deficiencies.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Village at Pennwood
Wilkinsburg
03.2011 - 04.2016
  • Improved patient quality of life by assisting with daily living activities.
  • Documented actions, and vitals, in PCC.
  • Kept patients clean, dry, and properly cared for under direction of RN and/or LPN.

Education

Practical Nurse Diploma -

Bright wood Career Institute
Pittsburgh, Pa
02.2016

Skills

  • Critical Thinking
  • Safety Techniques
  • Patient Assessment
  • Wound care
  • Tracheostomy suction and care
  • Adaptability
  • Communication Skills
  • Administering medication
  • Patient care

Certification

Professionalism Certificate of Recognition, D

Timeline

Licensed Practical Nurse

Monroville Post Acute formally Monroeville Genesis
05.2021 - Current

Licensed Practical Nurse

Pennwood Nursing and Rehabilitation
04.2016 - 11.2021

Certified Nursing Assistant

Village at Pennwood
03.2011 - 04.2016

Practical Nurse Diploma -

Bright wood Career Institute
Melissa Dean