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Melissa Perez

@melissaperez

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Licensed Practical Nurse delivering compassionate care and precise clinical documentation.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m a dependable, ethical, detail-oriented healthcare professional seeking opportunities to expand my skills and contribute to company success—through compassionate patient education, accurate documentation, and consistent attention to safety and infection control.

I’m a Licensed Practical Nurse who explains procedures, medications, and plans to patients, records vital signs, and supports healthcare goals through personalized care. I document nursing notes and physician orders in electronic medical records while monitoring patients and promptly notifying the nursing supervisor or physician of changes and concerns.

Alongside nursing, I bring hands-on experience as a COTA, implementing therapeutic interventions using evidence-based practice guidelines, adjusting treatment plans based on patient progress, and collaborating with occupational therapists on individualized treatment plans. I consistently follow infection control procedures, maintain safe and clean therapy environments, and use adaptive equipment to facilitate patient independence—while staying ethical, detail oriented, and focused on clear communication.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Licensed Practical Nurse

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Chapel Woods Health and Rehabilitation

Jul 2023 - Present (2 years 11 months)

Explained procedures and medication plans to patients and supported healthcare goals through personalized care. Recorded vital signs, administered medications per policy, and documented nursing notes and physician orders in electronic medical records.

Patient Education Vital Signs Monitoring Nursing Documentation Patient Care Coordination Interdisciplinary Communication

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Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Current

Reliant Healthcare

Nov 2022 - Present (3 years 7 months)

Provided therapy in a safe, clean environment while following infection control procedures. Documented patient outcomes, delivered evidence-based interventions with adaptive equipment, and collaborated with occupational therapists on individualized treatment plans.

Infection Control Adaptive Equipment Treatment Plans

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Aegis Therapies

Jun 2021 - Sep 2022 (1 year 3 months)

Assessed patients’ functional abilities and educated patients and caregivers on strategies to improve daily living performance. Monitored progress, supported dressing and grooming, and documented outcomes and treatment adjustments with collaboration from occupational therapists.

Patient Education Patient Dignity Support

Member Service Representative

AFMC

Aug 2021 - Jun 2022 (10 months)

Processed member transactions by answering questions, researching options, and maintaining accurate member records. Resolved complaints professionally, documented interactions in company software, and connected members with experts to meet their needs.

Member Services Transaction Processing Customer Complaint Resolution Records Management Data Entry Referral Coordination

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Encore Health and Rehabilitation

Jan 2020 - May 2021 (1 year 4 months)

Delivered evidence-based therapeutic interventions using adaptive equipment to promote patient independence. Maintained infection-controlled therapy environments, assessed functional limitations, monitored progress, and documented patient outcomes and performance.

Adaptive Equipment Evidence Based Therapy Infection Control Clinical Documentation Ethical Scope Of Practice Adherence Patient Communication

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Mid-South Rehabilitation

Jun 2019 - Jan 2020 (7 months)

Monitored patient progress, assessed functional abilities and limitations, and participated in interdisciplinary meetings to discuss care plans. Maintained a safe therapy environment, documented outcomes, and collaborated with occupational therapists on individualized treatment plans.

Interdisciplinary Collaboration Infection Control Treatment Planning

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

LHC Group

Jan 2018 - Jan 2019 (1 year)

Collaborated with occupational therapists to develop individualized treatment plans based on functional assessments. Delivered therapeutic interventions, maintained safe and clean therapy conditions with infection control practices, and documented patient outcomes accurately.

Treatment Planning Infection Control