Mellody Faison

Dedicated registered nurse graduate with capability and desire to provide exceptional skills in medical care including care coordination, counseling, and client advocacy.

School Nurse - Legends Charter School - Largo, MD

(2025-09)

• Provided daily health assessments, first aid, and emergency care to students and staff.
• Managed and administered student medications and maintained accurate health records.
• Monitored chronic conditions (e.g., asthma, diabetes, allergies) and created individualized care plans.
• Collaborated with teachers, parents, and healthcare providers to support student well-being.
• Promoted health education and safe school practices through teachings and wellness initiatives.

Home Visiting Nurse - Nurse Family Partnership - East Orange, NJ

(2023-09 - 2025-07)

• Providing home visits to women and their families eligible for the NFP Program
• Perform maternal care to first time mothers and babies from birth to two years old.
• Developing plans and implementing appropriate maternal nursing interventions
• Monitor vital signs, medications, mental health, and well being of pregnant individuals.
• Monitor infants up to toddlerhood for health , safety, and appropriate milestones.
• Evaluating and determining health resources necessary to meet pregnant individual, family and community health needs.
• Delivering professional nursing care in a home or other necessary setting

School Nurse - Greater Oaks Charter School - Newark, NJ

(2020-08 - 2023-05)

• Maintain past, and current health records of students
• Maintain up to date records of student body immunization status
• Conduct regular health examination of students
• Prevent the spread of communicable diseases
• Handle sport injuries promptly and provide first aid Address students' physical and mental health issues
• Provide nursing care to staff when needed
• Comprehensive knowledge of current school nursing practices and procedures

Per Diem RN - Broadway House for Continuing Care - Newark, NJ

(2021-06 - 2022-10)

• Care for patients with post-acute needs living with HIV or AIDS
• Administered medication to patients suffering from a variety of different medical conditions.
• Maintained medical records for an average caseload of 20 patients. Reported to physicians and other specialists about the progression of symptoms observed in patients.
• Tracked the administration of various medications for each patient and monitored other pain management treatment strategies.
• Reported to physicians and other specialists about the progression of symptoms observed in patients.

Per Diem Corrections Nurse - New Jersey Department of Corrections - Union County

(2020-08 - 2021-08)

• Treat acute and chronic illnesses
• Treat injuries
• Routine health maintenance of inmates
• Document medical patient history

Detox/Dispensary Nurse - The Lennard Clinic - Elizabeth, NJ

(2020-06 - 2020-08)

• Assess and treat all employees who require medical attention
• Document all treatment room activities
• Properly identify , measure, and disperse methadone to assist in the weaning of clients addicted to harsh natured narcotics.
• Maintain appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), respiratory protective equipment (RPE) and emergency response training
• Monitors medication inventory and reports to physician

Immunization Nurse - Newark Health Dept. & Community Wellness - Newark, NJ

(2019-04 - 2020-03)

• Experienced in investigating infectious disease
• Competent in administering vaccines for various diseases
• Ability to perform outbreak management and immunization
• Ability to plan, implement, and evaluate health awareness programs
• Skilled in conducting group and individual counseling
• Knowledge of signs, symptoms, and causes of communicable diseases

Temporary School Nurse (Horizon Staffing) - College Achieve Charter School - Plainfield, NJ

(2019-01 - 2019-04)

• Conduct regular health examination of students
• Maintain past, and current health records of students
• Prevent the spread of communicable diseases
• Handle sport injuries promptly and provide first aid Address students' physical and mental health issues
• Provide nursing care to staff when needed
• Comprehensive knowledge of current school nursing practices and procedures
• In-depth knowledge of development patterns, pharmacological principles and applicable laws pertaining to health services
• Familiar with federal, state, and local laws and regulations pertaining to the delivery of school health services

Interim Lead School Nurse - University Heights Charter School - Newark, NJ

(2017-07 - 2019-01)

• Conduct regular health examination of students
• Maintain past, and current health records of students
• Prevent the spread of communicable diseases
• Handle sport injuries promptly and provide first aid Address students' physical and mental health issues
• Provide nursing care to staff when needed
• Comprehensive knowledge of current school nursing practices and procedures
• In-depth knowledge of development patterns, pharmacological principles and applicable laws pertaining to health services
• Familiar with federal, state, and local laws and regulations pertaining to the delivery of school health services

Registered Nurse/Per Diem - Arista Care - South Plainfield, NJ

(2018-06 - 2019-06)

• Performed charge nurse role on an as needed basis for weekend shifts
• Provided ongoing assistance to physicians and health care professionals from routine appointments to crisis management care.
• Maintained clear, concise and accurate patient records. Tracked patient pain management plans nutritional regimes and changes in patient mental health behavior.
• Administered pain medication to patients suffering from a variety of different medical conditions. Tracked the administration of various medications for each patient and monitored other pain management treatment strategies.
• Maintained medical records for an average caseload of 20 patients. Reported to physicians, surgeons, and other specialists about the progression of symptoms observed in patients.
• Tracked the administration of various medications for each patient and monitored other pain management treatment strategies.

Associates in Registered Nursing - Nursing - JFK Muhlenberg Snyder School (2017-01 - 2017-01)

Bachelor's - Communication - Rutgers University (2010-05 - 2010-05)