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Mellissa Johnson missy_johnson02@ ______________________________________________________________________________________________OBJECTIVETo provide evidenced based care for patients andobtain clinical experience in nursing. _______________________________________________________________________________________________EDUCATIONJames Madison University, Harrisonburg, VAAssociates Degree, Spring 2015Bachelor of Science, December 2016Major: NursingCumulative GPA: 3.72 Dean’s List: Fall 2013, spring 2014, Fall 2014,Spring 2015, Fall 2015, Spring 2016, _______________________________________________________________________________________________CLINICAL EXPERIENCETransition to Practice; Rockingham Memorial Hospital: Harrisonburg, VA Spring 2016I have rotated through many roles such as charge nurse, RN, float nurse, and a tech. While in these roles, I have enhanced my hands on skills and improved my communication skills amongst the interdisciplinary team.Pediatric Health; University of Virginia Hospital: Charlottesville, VA Spring 2016I implemented evidenced based care for patients ranging from the age of two weeks to 18 years of age. I put my skills to test while administering feedings through G-tubes and providing care while maintaining sterile precautions. Women’s Health; Sentara Rockingham Memorial Hospital: Harrisonburg, VA Fall 2015Provided safe and effective nursing care for patients in the labor and delivery, postpartum, and nursery units.I was able to incorporate my knowledge when providing care through lactation services. Mental Health; Sentara Rockingham Memorial Hospital: Harrisonburg, VA Fall 2015Delivered culturally competent psychiatric mental health nursing care to diverse persons diagnosed with psychiatric illness.I was able to help conduct group therapy at a rehab facility and a recreational group therapy on a Psychiatric unit. Medical-Surgical; Sentara Rockingham Memorial Hospital: Harrisonburg, VA Fall 2015Cared for patients by conducting assessments, obtaining vital signs, monitoring blood glucose, and administering medication that included oral, injections, and starting and hanging IV fluids.I also had practice with catheter insertion, NG tube placement, wound dressing care, Trach-suctioning, phlebotomy, and JP drain care. Medical-Surgical; Sunnyside Retirement Center: Harrisonburg, VA Spring 2015Applied knowledge of foundational nursing care in an assisted living facility by obtaining vital signs, providing feeding and mobility assistance, changing wound dressings, administering medications, and helping patients with activities of daily living. _______________________________________________________________________________________________VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCEVolunteer Nursing Trip: Nicaragua Spring 2016During our seven day trip, we provided exceptional treatment to the children and their families in a small rural community outside Managua, Nicaragua. We assessed, diagnosed and prescribed medications for the treatment of many different illnesses ranging from parasite infections to kidney and respiratory infections. Blood Drive: Harrisonburg, VA Spring 2015I organized a blood drive on JMU’s campus. Camp Dragonfly Grief Camp: Harrisonburg, VA Fall 2015I was able to help children create positive coping mechanisms that were essential in helping them grieve over the loss of an individual.I organized group activities that included crafting, painting, reading, and writing. Johnston Memorial Hospital: Abingdon, VA Summer 2013I was able to communicate with the mothers, provide assistance with activities of daily living, and conduct hearing tests on the newborn babies.The experience I received with prepping a new born baby boy for med-fight made me realize that in my career of nursing, I want to specialize in neonatology and help those individuals fight for their lives._______________________________________________________________________________________________ACADEMIC LEADERSHIPFundraising Coordinator, JMU Nursing Student association Fall 2015 – PresentI organized a children’s health fair for a local elementary school that included activities to help the children understand the importance and proper way of preventing the spread of germs. Provided fundraising events for the volunteers in order to raise money for themselves and the supplies needed for the trip.PROFESSIONAL LEADERSHIPEvents Manager, CrossKeys Vineyard Spring 2015 – PresentResponsible for making sure employees understand their role and job duties at the beginning of each shift. Communicate amongst managers and customers to maintain accurate event coordination and planning. Starbucks Barista, JMU Dining Services Fall 2014 – Spring 2015Provided friendly and prompt customer service while taking orders and serving products.Trained employees and counted cash drawer at the end of each shift.Collaborated with other supervisors to sustain a positive and efficient work environment._______________________________________________________________________________________________ACTIVITIES AND CERTIFICATIONSFundraising Coordinator, JMU Nursing Student Association Fall 2015 – PresentCPR Certification, American Heart Association Present Member, JMU Nursing Student Association Fall 2013 – PresentMember, Sigma Theta Tau InternationalSpring 2016 – Present ................
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