Melanie Kennedy

Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager

• Provided emotional support to patients and their families during the end-of-life process, promoting dignity and comfort.
• Collaborated with physicians to optimize medication regimens for symptom control in terminally ill patients.
• Improved patient care by developing and implementing comprehensive hospice nursing plans tailored to individual needs.
• Managed complex caseloads effectively, prioritizing tasks based on patient acuity levels.
• Served as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure seamless delivery of hospice services.

Medical-Telemetry Registered Nurse

• Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
• Participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing the overall performance of the medical telemetry unit.
• Supported patients’ emotional well-being by offering a listening ear and providing appropriate psychosocial interventions as needed.
• Administered prescribed medications and therapies safely, adhering to strict protocols for dosage calculation, drug interactions, and potential side effects.
• Promoted teamwork through effective communication with colleagues from diverse backgrounds across all departments involved in patient care services delivery.
• Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.

Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse

• Promoted a safe environment for patients by adhering to infection control protocols, fall prevention strategies, and other safety measures.
• Prevented complications for post-operative patients through careful monitoring, early detection of issues, and prompt intervention when needed.
• Managed caseload of 6 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
• Assessed patient conditions accurately by conducting comprehensive physical assessments, interpreting diagnostic tests, and utilizing critical thinking skills..
• Administered blood products and monitored vital signs to address immediate concerns..
• Started intravenous fluids, administered medications, and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
• Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.

Cardiac Progressive Care Unit

• Administered nursing care to cardiac patients undergoing diagnostic, therapeutic or emergency services.
• Assisted in diagnosis and treatment of conditions such as unstable angina, cardiomyopathy, coronary artery disease and cardiac dysrhythmia.
• Conducted initial assessments, documented findings in patient records and notified physicians of abnormal findings.
• Produced care plans in alignment with physical, psychosocial and learning needs of patients, achieving commendations for compassionate treatment.
• Contributed to high-quality, cost-effective healthcare as key member of cardiac nursing team caring for up to 5 patients daily.
• Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality cardiac nursing care and monitoring vital signs closely.