Melissa Bass

• Nightshift Charge Nurse
• Birthing Class and Breastfeeding Instructor
• Provided Monitoring/Correcting of daily Unit Charges
• Preceptor for New Staff/Orientees
• Monitored patient vitals and reported changes to the healthcare team.
• Administered medications and treatments in accordance with established protocols.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
• Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care strategies.
• Led quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient safety and service delivery standards.
• Facilitated training sessions for new nursing staff on hospital procedures and best practices.
• Mentored junior nurses, fostering professional development and clinical skills enhancement.
• Streamlined documentation processes, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and improving efficiency.
• Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
• Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
• Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
• Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
• Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
• Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
• Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
• Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
• Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.

Provided patient care in all areas of Women's Center, including triaging, labor support, and postpartum care.

Administered patient care, ensuring adherence to established protocols and safety standards.

Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for diverse patient populations.

Mentored junior nursing staff, enhancing clinical skills and promoting best practices in patient management.

• Monitored all documentation related to patients, care provided, orders, etc in accordance to state guidelines.
• Led weekly interdisciplinary meetings with staff and family members present to provide adequate and appropriate care related to each patient within state facility.

First nurse in Women's Center to become cross trained to all 3 areas, Nursery, Postpartum/GYN surgery, and Labor and Delivery. Executed roles of Circulator, Scrub, and 1st Assist during c-sections to ensure safe and efficient surgical operations. PACU nurse post c sections, assisted with pt care during Versions, Blood Patches, Epidurals, Labor, Inductions, Triaged patients daily. Road transport with all Transfer of care patients to higher level of care facilities. Stork nurse, post surgical nurse for GYN surgery patients. Labor nurse through all stages, including postpartum recovery of care.

Temp Assistant Manager-Performed Assistant Manager Duties for 2 years including scheduling staff, Policy Review, Instructor for various unit specific classes.