Melisa Cordova
Centerville
Summary
Healthcare professional with strong background in patient care and medical support. Known for collaborative work with medical teams to deliver high-quality care and adapt to evolving patient needs. Expertise in patient assessment and medication administration, along with compassionate care and reliability.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Favorite Healthcare Staffing-Indianapolis, IN
01.2023 - Current
- 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.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Registered Nurse
Networks Connect Healthcare Staffing
05.2021 - Current
- Travel position with ability to begin assignments without orientation on various units
- Direct care of ventilator patients for one year with knowledge of residents history and treatment
- Maintaining trach care g tube care, continuous IV and PICC line care, wounds
- Collaborating with RT and physicians and managers of facility
- Maintaining excellent professionalism, attendance, and compassion while providing accurate charting and education
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
RN
Aya Healthcare-Indiana
04.2024 - 05.2025
- PRN at Witham Memorial Hospital for MedSurg, Post Acute, ECU and Rehab
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Post acute and rehab care
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Time management and critical thinking skills
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
Infection Prevention Nurse
Majestic Care-Connersville, IN
10.2023 - 04.2024
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Educated patients on disease management, self-care techniques, and wellness strategies to improve long-term health outcomes.
- Implemented infection control measures that significantly reduced hospital-acquired infections.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on emerging trends in nursing practice to enhance effectiveness in delivering quality care.
- Increased quality of care by participating in ongoing professional development opportunities such as workshops, conferences, and online courses.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
Registered Nurse
ROSEBUD VILLAGE
06.2020 - 05.2021
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Documented admissions, treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Registered Nurse
Majestic Care of Connersville-Connersville, IN
10.2017 - 05.2020
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
QMA
RICHMOND STATE HOSPITAL
01.2013 - 10.2017
- Provided emotional support to patients during challenging times, fostering a sense of trust and rapport that contributed to better overall wellbeing.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College
Richmond, IN05.2019
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Compassion and empathy
- Patient monitoring
- IV setup
- Nursing staff leadership
Certification
- BLS Certification January 2025 to January 2027
- Compact State Nurse License March 2022 to October 2025
Nursing Licenses
RN Expires: October 2025 State: IN
Timeline
RN
Aya Healthcare-Indiana
04.2024 - 05.2025
Infection Prevention Nurse
Majestic Care-Connersville, IN
10.2023 - 04.2024
Registered Nurse
Favorite Healthcare Staffing-Indianapolis, IN
01.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Networks Connect Healthcare Staffing
05.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
ROSEBUD VILLAGE
06.2020 - 05.2021
Registered Nurse
Majestic Care of Connersville-Connersville, IN
10.2017 - 05.2020
QMA
RICHMOND STATE HOSPITAL
01.2013 - 10.2017
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College
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