1. Melissa Hardy
Hardym0225@gmail.com
(850)-291-6601
SUMMARY
Qualified careiver, with extensive experience supporting and caring for all groups of patients with a
specialization in geriatrics and terminal patients. Committed to providing compassionate care for
patients and their loved ones. Four plus years of high paced military duty including implementing
proper procedures and policies for the United States Navy. Is a dependable resource that strives to
exceed patient expectations and possesses strong skills in:
• ADL’S • Time Management • Organization
• Communication • Patient Re-Positioning • Leadership
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
UNITED STATES NAVY
03/2009 to 02/2013
Hospitalman
Responsible for an array of duties, primarily revolving around patient care and hospital team
management. Provided care to all patients on the ward, with a primary specialization in oncology and
geriatrics. Duties also including multitasking and managing up to six patients per shift as well as
supervising and guiding other team members.
• Exceptional skill in providing patients with personal hygiene
• Proficient in the insertion and care of male/female catheters
• Exceptional skills in the obtainment and recording of patient vitals
• Experienced with basic tracheal and other stoma care
• Very proficient in Phlebotomy and IV insertion
• Provided care and treatment of all four stages of pressure sores
• Has exceptional skill in the recording and reading of SOAP notes
• Experienced in a full array of emergency medical procedures (e.g. CPR, sudden falls)
• Proficient in the collection and safe transportation of laboratory specimens as ordered
• Keen attention to detail concerning patient room and living space cleanliness (e.g.
Hazmat/Biological spills, sanitation/sterilization) as well maintenance and operation of various
medical equipment
• Glucose monitoring and administration of insulin
• Provided patient medication orally, subcutaneously and intramuscularly
• Absolutely clean driving record, and able to provide safe patient transportation as needed
• Provided patients with motivational goals within the prevue of physicians instructions
• Provided over 2500 military servicemen and their families with various inoculations
• Worked as the safety petty officer for the ward, providing weekly safety/Hazmat policy and
procedures
TRAINING COURSES
• Burn Casualty
Management
• Envenomation and
Poisonings
• Work Place Safety
• Mishap Investigations • Urinalysis Coordination • Diversity Training
• HIPPA Training • Anatomy and Physiology • Communications
• Health and Wellness • Nutrition • Medical Terminology
• Pharmacology • Nursing Fundamentals
Clinical and Didactic
EDUCATION
Art Institute of California
B.S in Hospitality (Expected Graduation Date Mar 2015)
Kaplan College San Diego
