Melissa Lazere
Gilbert
Summary
Accomplished MICU/CVICU Charge RN at Chandler Regional Medical Center, adept in critical care nursing and staff development. Spearheaded quality improvement initiatives, enhancing patient care standards. Skilled in emergency care management and ECMO, demonstrating leadership in high-stakes environments. Proven ability to coordinate medical and nursing teams for optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
MICU/CVICU Charge RN
Chandler Regional Medical Center
Chandler
09.2014 - Current
- Charge RN of a 36-bed ICU with multiple diagnoses and complex issues.
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult and geriatric ICU patients.
- Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS, and other condition-stabilizing interventions.
- Followed ethical values and principles and adhered to HIPAA medical record regulations to promote patients' privacy.
- Participated in multiple departmental quality improvement initiatives to achieve a higher standard of patient care.
- Assisted intensivists with procedures such as intubation, line placement, chest tube insertion.
- Monitored hemodynamic variances to identify signs of life-threatening complications.
- Supervised employees to promote adherence to established patient care standards and practices.
Emergency Room RN
Mercy Gilbert Medical Center
Gilbert
10.2012 - 09.2014
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
East Valley Float Pool Nurse
Chandler Regional Medical Center
Chandler
04.2012 - 10.2012
- Specialized in ICU, Telemetry and PACU
- Collaborated with other departments and medical staff to support provision of highest standard for total patient care.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Submitted accurate documentation, reporting and in-depth nursing observation to support continuity of total patient care.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Emergency Room RN
Banner Baywood Medical Center
Mesa
10.2011 - 06.2012
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Optimized outcomes in critical care situations through advanced life-saving techniques.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
East Valley Float Pool Nurse
Chandler Regional Hospital
Chandler
01.2011 - 10.2011
- Specialized in ICU and Telemetry between CRH and MGMC
- Delivered complete range of RN services with assessment, planning, implementing and follow up
- Accurately obtained and documented patient history and medication lists using EMR charting with Meditech, assesses individual conditions and needs.
ICU/IMC Nurse
Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital
Wyandotte
02.2009 - 11.2010
- Specialized in Medical ICU and IMC
- Delivered complete range of RN services with assessment, planning, implementing and follow up
- Accurately obtained and documented patient history and medication lists, assessed individual conditions and needs
System Flex Pool Nurse
Oakwood Staffing Solutions
Dearborn
02.2007 - 12.2009
- Specialized in medical surgical, short stay and advanced progressive care units throughout the Oakwood Healthcare System
- Delivered a complete range of RN services with assessment, planning, implementing and follow up
- Accurately obtained and documented patient history and medication lists, assessed individual conditions and needs
Education
Bachelor of Science Degree - Nursing Program
University of Phoenix
Detroit, MI2009
Associate Degree - Nursing
Henry Ford Community College
Dearborn, MI2002
Doctof Nursing Practice - Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Maryville University of Saint Louis
St. Louis, MOSkills
- Critical Care Nursing
- Medical and nursing coordination
- Cardiac care
- Open heart surgery
- Clinical Quality Improvement
- Nursing staff supervision
- Unit Development
- Staff Development
- Emergency Care Management
- ECMO specialist
- Project implementation (Code Blue Teams, MEWS, ABCDEF Bundle)
Accomplishments
- Development of a Unit based and Hospital Code Blue Team
- Collaborating with a team from multiple facilities to implement MEWS into our system
- Collaborated with a team of physicians, nurses and other multidisciplinary team members to roll out ABCDEF Bundle
Certification
- ACLS
- BLS
- CCRN
- ATCN
Timeline
MICU/CVICU Charge RN
Chandler Regional Medical Center
09.2014 - Current
Emergency Room RN
Mercy Gilbert Medical Center
10.2012 - 09.2014
East Valley Float Pool Nurse
Chandler Regional Medical Center
04.2012 - 10.2012
Emergency Room RN
Banner Baywood Medical Center
10.2011 - 06.2012
East Valley Float Pool Nurse
Chandler Regional Hospital
01.2011 - 10.2011
ICU/IMC Nurse
Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital
02.2009 - 11.2010
System Flex Pool Nurse
Oakwood Staffing Solutions
02.2007 - 12.2009
Bachelor of Science Degree - Nursing Program
University of Phoenix
Associate Degree - Nursing
Henry Ford Community College
Doctof Nursing Practice - Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Maryville University of Saint Louis
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