Carly Melton
Ripley
Summary
Compassionate and reliable Registered Nurse with experience caring for patients across the lifespan, including pediatric populations. Skilled in assessment, health education, and creating a safe, supportive environment for patients and families. Known for remaining calm under pressure, communicating clearly, and building strong, trusting relationships.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pre-Operative RN
North Mississippi Medical Center
Tupelo, MS
10.2024 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Monitored patient vitals, identifying changes to provide timely interventions and support.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive patient care strategies.
- Educated patients and families on health management, fostering understanding of treatment options.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
North Mississippi Medical Center
Tupelo, MS
01.2022 - 10.2024
- Triage patients as they enter a Level II trauma center, and expedite care for patients requiring immediate attention
- Provide care to a broad range of acuities from wound management to psychiatric evaluation to emergent traumas to stabilize patients and assist loved ones affected for an average of 25 patients per shift
- Serve as a preceptor to multiple nursing students, new nurses, and travel nurses in the department on patient documentation, patient/family education, and hospital policies and procedures
- Partook in 40-hour SANE training and assisted multiple victims in their darkest times
- Member of Trauma Team with advanced skill experience such as: ultrasound IV access, EJ IV access, and IO access
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of North Alabama
Florence, AL12.2021
Skills
- Time management
- Highly dependable
- Clear, compassionate communication
- Computer skills
- Emergency response
- Strong assessment & clinical judgment
Certification
- RN License Number:
920040
- TNCC
exp: 02/2027
- PALS
exp: 04/2026
- ACLS
exp: 04/2026
- BLS
exp: 03/2028
Timeline
Pre-Operative RN
North Mississippi Medical Center
10.2024 - Current
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
North Mississippi Medical Center
01.2022 - 10.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of North Alabama
References:
- Christina Cunningham: NMMC-Tupelo ED Nurse Manager / 662-372-2668
- Julie Fennell: current NMMC-Tupelo Nurse Manager /
- Crystal Collins: previous NMMC-Tupelo Charge Nurse /