Wendy Melara, RN
EDUCATION:
New York City College of Technology – Brooklyn, NY
- Associate of Sciences in Nursing (ADN) June 2019
- Currently enrolled in the RN BSN program Present – December 2020
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Registered Nurse Covid-19/ Med Surg
Flushing Hospital Medical Center, Queens February 2020 – June 2020
- Responds to Code Blue and implements life-saving measures,
- Management of blood transfusions – obtains consents, blood justifications forms and refusal for blood transfusions. Monitors for transfusion reaction
- Management of drains (NG, OG, and PEG, chest tube, paracentesis)
- Competently cares for a patient requiring hemodynamic monitoring including assisting with catheter insertion as per policy/procedure
- Assists with and supports the patient and/or patient’s family/significant other in the end of life decisions
Registered Nurse Rehabilitation/ Long Term Care
Sun Harbor Manor, Roslyn, New York September 2019- Present
- Provided direct quality care such as assessing and monitoring vital signs, administering medication, assisting with activities of daily living, and prepared for and aided with diagnostic procedures and treatment
- Monitored hemodialysis residents vital signs and maintained patency of fistulas
- Maintained and administered medications via central and peripheral lines, and PEG tubes
- Implemented post-surgery orders for hip and knee replacements, monitored pain levels, and collaborated with physical therapy to facilitate recovery
- Assessed residents for skin breakdown, implemented wound vac as needed, and provided colostomy care
- Conducted physical assessments, one on one interviews with clients, implemented and evaluated care plans
LANGUAGES:
- Fluent proficiency in Spanish literacy, speech, and writing skills
LICENSURES & CERTIFICATIONS:
- Registered Nurse New York State Board of Nursing July 2019
- Basic Life Support (BLS) American Heart Association July 2019 – 2021
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) American Heart Association July 2019 – 2021
