Melissa Sharp, RN

1. Melissa Sharp, RN Registered Nurse Portfolio

2. Melissa Sharp, RN I am seeking a position as a Registered Nurse where I can build upon the nursing skills that I have gained through clinical experiences, education and volunteerism. I have a particular interest in women’s health, postpartum care and obstetrics. My primary objective is to care for these patients as well as expand my nursing skills and education.

3. Melissa Sharp, RN 5 year goal statement • Find employment as a full time nurse in an acute care setting with either postpartum or obstetrics care focus • In addition, continue education part time with attention to specialty focus and completion of a baccalaureate degree in nursing • Continue volunteering with other health care professionals providing health services to the community

4. Melissa Sharp, RN • Resume, education highlights • AS, RN – San Mateo College of Nursing Graduate June 2011 • BS, RN – San Francisco State University Anticipated 2013 • 2 years Clinical Student Nursing Experience • Resume, licensure & certificate highlights • California Registered Nurse License • ACLS Certified • PALS Certified • BLS Certified • MAB SMART Certified • NIH Stroke Scale Certified • NIH Protecting Human Participants in Research Training

5. Melissa Sharp, RN Summary of Clinical Experiences Intensive Care Nursing Kaiser Permanente, Hayward, Ca. 1/11 – 5/11 Clinical Instructor: Susan Hantz, RN MHEd 200 Clinical Hours • Spent 16 weeks in a critical care environment and gave total nursing care to a full case load of two patients • Advanced assessment done on patients every two hours • Administered medications through all routes • Advanced monitoring equipment used and data interpreted • Became comfortable using advanced equipment such as ventilators, CVP monitors, central lines, and multiple line IV pumps • Advanced life support measures used • Accepted leadership responsibilities and worked as a team leader • Patient load included cardiac, neuro, renal, ortho, and trauma patients • Implemented organization and priority setting skills

6. Melissa Sharp, RN Summary of Clinical Experiences Emergency Nursing Kaiser Permanente, Hayward, Ca. 1/11 – 5/11 Clinical Instructor: Susan Hantz, RN MHEd 40 Clinical Hours • Focused rapid assessments on a variety of patients of different ages, genders and conditions • Triaged patients and determined priority of care based on physical, psychological and social needs • Placed several IV catheters, foley urinary catheters, ran blood work and ECGs, transported patients and administered medications • Effectively dealt with patients in life-threatening situations in a calm manner • Applied advanced life support techniques • Educated patients on a wide variety of conditions and medications

7. Melissa Sharp, RN Summary of Clinical Experiences Cardiac Surveillance Sequoia Hospital, Redwood City, Ca. 10/10 – 12/10 Clinical Instructor: Susan Hantz, RN,MHEd 100 clinical hours • Provided care for patients with established cardiovascular risk and disease in an acute care setting • Advanced assessment skills used more frequently • Comfortably attached patients to advanced monitoring equipment • Read and interpreted ECG strips , continuous blood pressure monitor, SpO2 levels, heart and breathing rates, implemented interventions and medications • Gave oral and parenteral medications • Obtained and monitored blood gas levels • Placed several IV catheters and managed fluid therapy • Educated patients regarding disease process and health management • Talked with patients to ease fears and gave moral support

8. Melissa Sharp, RN Summary of Clinical Experiences Perioperative Nursing Sequoia Hospital, Redwood City, Ca. 10/10 – 12/10 Clinical Instructor: Susan Hantz, RN, MHEd 20 Clinical Hours • Assisted in the preoperative, intraoperative and postoperative phases of surgery. • Explained a wide variety of surgical procedures to the patient before the procedure • Provided support to patients who had fear or anxiety • Obtained signed informed consent forms with the lead RN • Positioned patients according to the procedure being done • Initiated emergency resuscitative measures when needed • Provided supportive measures during anesthesia to maintain homeostasis • Monitored patients for complications after surgery and provided supportive care

9. Melissa Sharp, RN Summary of Clinical Experiences Psychiatric Nursing San Mateo General, San Mateo, Ca. 8/10 – 10/10 Clinical Instructor: Janis Ryan, MSN 120 Clinical Hours • Practiced therapeutic communication skills • Interacted with patients who had emotional and mental disorders • Problem solved and worked on coping mechanisms • Actively listened to patients fears, thoughts and experiences • Handled combative and manipulative patients using communication skills • Engaged in and disengaged from therapeutic relationships through the use of effective interpersonal and counseling skills • Administered psychiatric and medical medications

10. Melissa Sharp, RN Summary of Clinical Experiences Maternity Nursing Sequoia Hospital Redwood City, Ca. 3/10 -5/10 Clinical Instructor: Teresa Harris, MSN 96 Clinical Hours • Visited several OB clinics to observe women in different phases and trimesters of pregnancy and provided support and guidance to the new mother • Counseled the new mother how to care for her baby in all aspects of care including breast or bottle-feeding, routine baby care and hygiene • Assessed fetal heart rate and contraction rate data using electronic fetal monitoring equipment (EFM) • Assisted in several vaginal and cesarean births • Assessed women and infants after birth and counseled family members • Administered pain medication to mothers after birth • Performed after birth screening for potential problems or complications with the mother and baby

11. Melissa Sharp, RN Summary of Clinical Experiences Pediatric Nursing Kaiser Permanente Hayward, Ca. 1/10 – 3/10 Clinical Instructor: Janis Ryan, MSN 96 Clinical Hours • Prepared assessments on patients ages infant to adolescent • Recorded vitals and identified the developmental stage the patient was in and acted accordingly • Compassionately addressed patient and family needs developing a trusting and therapeutic relationship • Used aged appropriate play with the children to teach ease their fears • Assisted with counseling of children with psychiatric disorders

12. Melissa Sharp, RN Summary of Clinical Experiences Medical Surgical Nursing Mills Peninsula Hospital, Burlingame, Ca. 10/09 – 12/09 Clinical Clinical Instructor: Tanya Isaeff, PhD RN 120 Clinical Hours • Managed acute and chronic illnesses in complex, multi-system disease processes • Applied advanced physical assessment skills • Proved competency in calculating medication dosages • Administered oral medication • Assessed patients nutritional needs and elimination interventions such as foley insertions and incontinence care and training • Trained and assisted with IV fluid therapy and IV medications • Educated patients regarding health and general wellness • Compassionately eased pain using non pharmacological methods such as positioning, guided imagery, hot and cold applications and massage

13. Melissa Sharp, RN Summary of Clinical Experiences Skilled Nursing Seton Medical Center Daly City, Ca. 8/09 – 10/09 Clinical Instructor: Francisco Felix, MSN 120 Clinical Hours • Developed nursing care plans that identify priority nursing and specific health needs of the older adult in long term care • Implemented interventions of care plans • Assessed patient and determined ability to meet basic needs • Demonstrated competency in physical assessment of the geriatric patients • Provided wound care and bandaging using aseptic technique • Performed complete bath and basic hygiene care in an occupied and unoccupied bed • Performed and recorded vital signs • Demonstrated accuracy in electronic and written charting • Comforted patients and gave palliative care

14. Melissa Sharp, RN Nursing Student Activities Nursing Student Association Representative Leadership Team Class of 2011 College of San Mateo • Organized fund raisers and special events such as Relay for Life • Presented meeting notes, policies and events to students • Purchased and distributed CSM Nursing School apparel • Planned study groups for first and second year students • Assisted in group planning of the 2011 and 2012 graduation ceremonies Connect to College High School Student Mentor 3/11 – 5/11 College of San Mateo • Participated in CSM Nursing School presentation at high school college fair • Mentored high school students applying to CSM Nursing programs

15. Melissa Sharp, RN Community Volunteer Highlights 2009 – Current • Janet Pomeroy Center- Volunteered by aiding and assisting developmentally delayed adults through the course of their day. Contact person: Jay Katz (415) 655-4100 • Animal Care and Control- Volunteered with homeless animals providing medical consults, a foster home for bottle feed kittens and general care and cleanup for shelter dogs. Contact person Toni Sestak (415) 554-6364 • American Red Cross Bay Area- Volunteered as a Caseworker dealing with displaced victims and finding them shelter and necessities. • RotoCare- Work as an RN at a no-cost urgent care clinic for patients of low income with no health insurance. Responsibilities include: triage, assessment medication administration and discharge. • Elseveir- Part of volunteer faculty for launching a new program designed for nursing students as a computer based way to compose care plans. Contact person Susan Hantz, RN MHEd (510) 427-1114

16. Melissa Sharp, RN References • Susan Hantz RN, MHED Associate Professor of Nursing College of San Mateo, San Mateo, Ca. (510) 427-1114 • Jane McAteer MSRN, Director Nursing Program College of San Mateo, San Mateo, Ca. (650) 574-6218 • Margo Mehl DVM, DACVS Soft Tissue and Orthopedic Surgeon San Francisco Veterinary Specialists (530) 867-0536 • Julie Withrington RN, UCSF San Francisco, Ca. (650) 218-0694

17. Melissa Sharp, RN Contact Information Melissa Sharp, RN 455 Filbert Street Half Moon Bay, CA 94019 805-709-0020 msharp09@yahoo.com