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Melisa Chang

@melisachang1

Oncology Nurse Navigator at Watchtower Medical, coordinating care from diagnosis through treatment and guiding patients through symptom management.

United States

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At Watchtower Medical, I serve as a primary point of contact for oncology patients from diagnosis through treatment. I coordinate care, develop individualized plans, and provide education and support to patients and families.

My work also includes telephone triage and in-person assessments. I evaluate patient needs and recommend appropriate care or referrals to physicians, urgent care, or emergency services.

At Danbury Hospital, I provided critical care to ICU patients with complex and life-threatening conditions. I managed sedation and vasopressor drips, assisted with bedside procedures, and responded to rapid response and Code Blue emergencies.

Earlier, I cared for medical-surgical, ICU, emergency, and home-health patients, including providing wound care, IV therapy, and post-operative care. I hold Registered Nurse licenses in New York and New Jersey, along with ACLS and BLS Instructor certifications.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Triage Nurse

Current

Watchtower Medical

May 2014 - Present (12 years 5 months)

Serve as primary point of contact for oncology patients from diagnosis through treatment, coordinating care and providing education and emotional support. Conduct triage assessments, administer vaccines, and provide patient education and symptom management.

Oncology Nursing Patient Navigation Telephone Triage patient assessment Care Coordination IV Therapy Vaccine Administration Patient Education

Intensive Care Unit Nurse

Danbury Hospital

May 2018 - May 2020 (2 years)

Provided critical care to ICU patients with complex and life-threatening conditions. Assisted physicians with intubation, central line placement, and bedside procedures, and managed sedation and vasopressor drips.

Critical Care Nursing ICU Intubation Central Line Placement Sedation Management Vasopressors Arterial Lines Rapid Response Code Blue Bloodless Medicine

ICU / Emergency Room Nurse

Putnam Hospital Center

Aug 2016 - May 2018 (1 year 9 months)

Delivered nursing care to critically ill patients in ICU and emergency settings. Assisted with intubations, central line placement, and bedside procedures, and performed patient triage and rapid assessment.

Critical Care Nursing Emergency Nursing ICU Intubation Central Line Placement Arterial Lines Sedation Protocols Vasopressors Patient Triage Rapid Response Code Blue

Registered Nurse

Phelps Memorial Hospital

Sep 2011 - Aug 2016 (4 years 11 months)

Provided direct patient care including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of treatment plans. Delivered nursing care including IV therapy, PCA pain management, pre-operative and post-operative care, wound care, oxygen therapy, and central line care.

Medical Surgical Nursing IV Therapy PCA Pain Management Pre Operative Care Postoperative Care Wound Care Oxygen Therapy Central Line Care Case Management

Registered Nurse

Kingston Hospital

Dec 2010 - Sep 2011 (9 months)

Provided comprehensive patient care including medication administration, pain management, wound care, oxygen therapy, and central line care. Managed pre- and post-operative patients and documented care electronically.

Medical Surgical Nursing Medication administration Pain Management Wound Care Oxygen Therapy Central Line Care Pre Operative Care Postoperative Care Electronic Documentation

Registered Nurse

Integrity Home Care Inc.

Jun 2010 - Dec 2010 (6 months)

Conducted OASIS patient admissions and discharges. Provided skilled home health services including wound care, PICC line care, IV therapy, diabetes management, ostomy care, tracheostomy care, and catheter care.

Home Health Nursing OASIS Wound Care PICC Line Care IV Therapy Diabetes Management Ostomy Care Tracheostomy Care Catheter Care Care Coordination

Licensed Practical Nurse

Maxim Healthcare Services

Sep 2008 - Nov 2010 (2 years 2 months)

Delivered pediatric and adult home health care including ventilator management, tracheostomy care, G-tube care, wound care, and patient education. Administered influenza and pneumococcal vaccines.