Melissa Metzler
Sellersville
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with expertise in patient education, clinical judgment, and direct care in obstetrics. Proven track record in medication administration and patient advocacy, committed to enhancing patient safety and healthy outcomes for moms and babies.
Overview
1
1
Certification
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Grand View Health Now St. Luke's Hospital
Sellersville, PA
05.2005 - Current
- Provided comprehensive prenatal, intrapartum, and postpartum care to diverse patient populations.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized birth plans and ensure optimal outcomes.
- Administered medications and monitored vital signs to maintain maternal and fetal well-being during labor.
- Educated patients and families on childbirth processes, pain management options, and newborn care practices.
- Facilitated support for expectant mothers through labor coaching and emotional reassurance techniques.
- Implemented best practices in infection control to enhance patient safety during delivery procedures.
- Mentored junior nurses on clinical skills, fostering a collaborative learning environment within the unit.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.
- Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
- Managed epidural analgesia infusions and monitored vital signs during labor and delivery.
- Worked closely with doctors and midwives in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery.
- Assisted obstetricians and midwives with deliveries and cared for newborns directly after birth.
- Conducted comprehensive physical assessments and assisted with pain management.
- Assisted physicians in performing complex medical procedures, including cesarean sections and forceps deliveries.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Office Registered Nurse
Healthy Beginnings Plus
Sellersville, PA
04.2007 - 05.2017
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized patient care plans.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient conditions accurately.
- Administered patient care in compliance with health regulations and protocols.
- Facilitated continuity of care by communicating effectively with primary care physicians, specialists, and other healthcare providers regarding patient progress and needs.
- Promoted patient education with one-on-one consultations, providing guidance on treatment options and preventive measures.
- Educated patients on prenatal health and expectations for each trimester of pregnancy.
- Tracked, reviewed and monitored diagnostic test results, ultrasound results, and assisted in management of patient care between visits.
- Streamlined workflow processes, reducing patient wait times and improving efficiency.
- Utilized electronic health record systems proficiently to input patient data efficiently while minimizing errors and protecting sensitive information.
- Administered vaccinations to protect patients from preventable diseases while following established protocols for safe injection practices.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Grand View Health
Sellersville, PA
05.2004 - 05.2005
- Conducted patient assessments, identifying critical changes in condition and responding promptly to emergencies.
- Monitored patients before, during and after surgical operations to evaluate patient care.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatments and interventions.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Educated patients and families on disease processes, medical procedures, and discharge instructions to promote understanding and adherence to treatment plans.
- Educated patients and families on diagnoses, treatment options, and post-discharge care requirements.
- Streamlined documentation processes, improving accuracy of electronic health records for better patient outcomes.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Bucks County Community College
Newtown, PA05.2004
Skills
- Medication administration
- Medication and IV insertion
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Clinical judgment
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP) Certification
- Advanced Fetal Monitoring Training
- Fetal ultrasound skills
- Prenatal education and counseling
- Breastfeeding education
- Meditech and Epic documentation Proficiant
- OR circulation and scrubbing
- Patient and family advocacy
Accomplishments
Daisy award nominated- A Nationally recognized program that celebrates and recognizes nurses that go above and beyond to provide exceptional care. This program collects nominations from patient's, families, and co-workers.
Certification
Advanced Life Support (ACLS)
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Neonatal resuscitation (NRP)
Intermediate Fetal Monitoring Certified
Timeline
Office Registered Nurse
Healthy Beginnings Plus
04.2007 - 05.2017
Registered Nurse
Grand View Health Now St. Luke's Hospital
05.2005 - Current
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Grand View Health
05.2004 - 05.2005
Associate of Science - Nursing
Bucks County Community College