MELISSA SHIMP
Quincy
Summary
Dynamic Critical Care Registered Nurse with 4 years of experience in critical care, and 8 years of experience with patient care. Adept at collaborating with interdisciplinary medical teams. Dedicated to delivering best-in-class patient care and individualized plans for families and patients.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Intensive Care Unit Nurse
Blessing Health Systems
07.2021 - Current
- Assessed patients' pain levels and sedation requirements
- Assisted physicians with procedures such as intubation, line placement, and chest tubes
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Utilized advanced clinical skills such as central line management and arterial blood gas interpretation to deliver specialized nursing care in the ICU setting.
- Assisted with life-saving interventions including CPR and emergency intubation procedures when necessary, demonstrating proficiency in critical care skills.
Surgical Services Registered Nurse
Memorial Regional Health
05.2020 - 06.2021
- Worked with diverse surgical interventions such as Orthopedic and Spine, Ear Nose and Throat, Urology, General Surgery, and Pain Management
- Well experienced in Pre-Operative care and PACU
- Optimized patient outcomes by continuously evaluating conditions and responses, quickly intervening to prevent or control complications
- Supported positive patient outcomes by educating patients and caregivers about postoperative care, medication and infection risks
- Kept physician, surgeon and other clinical staff updated about patient status
- Treated post-operative symptoms of anesthesia and monitored patients for side effects
Medical Assistant
Memorial Regional Health
12.2017 - 05.2020
- Communicated with insurance companies to verify coverage and obtain authorizations
- Performed electrocardiograms EKGs as requested by physician
- Administered injections, medications, and vaccinations as directed by physician
- Educated patients on prescribed medications, treatments, and procedures
- Assisted clinicians with in-office procedures
Education
Trauma Nurse Specialist -
Illinois Department of Public Health
Quincy, ILBachelor of Science (B.S.) - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, Utah09.2022
Associate - Nursing
North Western Community College
Craig, CO05.2020
Skills
- Hemodynamics monitoring
- Preceptorship
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Neurological monitoring
- Charge Nurse
- Renal function management
- Teamwork and collaboration
Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
- NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Certification
- TNS Trauma Nurse Certification
Timeline
Intensive Care Unit Nurse
Blessing Health Systems
07.2021 - Current
Surgical Services Registered Nurse
Memorial Regional Health
05.2020 - 06.2021
Medical Assistant
Memorial Regional Health
12.2017 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Nursing
Western Governors University
Associate - Nursing
North Western Community College
Trauma Nurse Specialist -
Illinois Department of Public Health
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