Melanie A. Wood, MSN, RN, CNL

***** ******** ****, ***********, ***** Carolina 29486

843-***-****

adno7a@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Master’s prepared Registered Nurse and certified Clinical Nurse Leader with over 10 years of experience with qualifications in leadership, quality improvement, project management, education and direct patient care.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Nurse Manager C and D wing

Sandpiper Rehab and Nursing Mt. Pleasant, SC

August 2020- present

Responsible for overall clinical leadership and management of quality care to 83 residents comprised of 2 separate long-term units

Maintain compliance with state, federal, and corporate regulations and guidelines

Collaborate with Director of Nursing and other nurse leaders to improve the efficiency of the clinical team to raise the quality of service and care provided to residents

Communicate with residents and representatives to address any issues and ensure the highest quality of care is being delivered

Compose visitation guidelines for residents during COVID-19 to comply with state and CDC guidelines

Use multidisciplinary approach to streamline processes and perform cost analysis on supplies and supplements

Participate in weekly risk meeting with all disciplines to create new procedures to enhance efficiency of workflow and improve resident outcome

Create and implement a number of new processes to include treatment cart and medication room stock to improve workflow and cost effectiveness, belongings/ inventory document to decrease grievances related to lost personal items, hourly rounding boards and documentation and huddle boards for increased communication at shift change

Travel Registered Nurse

Medical Solutions, Omaha, Nebraska

July 2020-August 2020 (COVID crisis response)

Augusta University Medical Center

Provide care for acute stepdown patients diagnosed with COVID-19

Monitor patients with acute respiratory issues on hi-flo nasal canula, many that require backwards transfer to ICU for intubation

Act as charge nurse to oversee all staff and patients as well as work directly with house supervisor regarding bed availability, admissions and staffing.

Interpret telemetry strips and pulse oximetry on patients and intervene as appropriate

Participate in all required education requirements to include MOAB training for violent and aggressive behavior in the workplace

Staff Development Coordinator/ Infection Preventionist

Signature Healthcare Primacy, Memphis, Tennessee

February 2020- July 2020

Identify areas of opportunity for education, create and coordinate in-services with all staff

Monitor certification and licensure status and renewals

Administer tuberculosis, hepatitis B and influenza vaccines to all stakeholders as required for state and corporate compliance

Participate in state survey and interview with surveyors regarding infection control practices in the facility

Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to improve resident outcomes regarding falls, pressure ulcers, lab values and infections

Assist with interviews and hiring of staff for the nursing department and ensure requirements are met for compliance

Complete Infection Preventionist training through the CDC and act as the Infection Preventionist for the facility

Travel Registered Nurse/ House Supervisor

Medical Solutions, Omaha, Nebraska

December 2019- February 2020

Southeast Health, Dexter, Missouri

Provide care for ICU patients, telemetry and med-surg patients and act as house supervisor for 50 bed facility

Address facility needs based on Administrative/ Nursing operational standards and standards of care and provide leadership and support in day-to-day operations

Assist with de-escalation of patient and family concerns and ensure quality nursing care is being delivered to each patient

Administer, maintain and titrate drips to include high risk cardiac medications and insulin

Travel Registered Nurse/ Charge Nurse

AYA Healthcare, Sacramento, California

September 2019-December 2019

Delta Memorial Hospital, Dumas, Arkansas

Provide care for surgical patients and med-surg/ telemetry patients in a 28-bed critical care access hospital and perform all necessary duties as charge nurse

Accept direct admits from clinic as well as patients from emergency room

Recognize deteriorating patients and coordinate transfers with physicians and neighboring facilities for higher level of care

Provide care to patients in “swing bed” status to include long-term and end of life care

Nurse Manager Trauma Acute Care and Ortho Technicians

Regional One Health, Memphis, Tennessee

March 2018- July 2019

Transition 14-bed trauma stepdown unit to a 43-bed trauma acute care unit with acuity consisting of ICU, stepdown, and medical-surgical patients

Oversee 80 + direct reports to include RN’s, patient care assistants, unit clerks, and orthopedic technicians

Facilitate monthly multidisciplinary educational opportunities for employees throughout the organization

Work closely with trauma physicians to initiate and organize multidisciplinary rounding to increase collaboration and communication in an effort to decrease patient length of stay

Implement process improvement projects which decreased falls by 20% in the 2019 fiscal year as well as achieved 266 days with no CLABSI

Participate in nursing recruitment events as part of a campaign to onboard 100 nurses in 100 days; reduce travel RN’s from 17 to 0 in a six month timeframe; Full cycle recruitment for all open unit positions to include contingent workforce

Prepare for regulatory trauma surveys conducted by governing agencies in Arkansas, Mississippi, and Tennessee to determine eligibility for grants/funding

Work closely with Supply Distribution to conduct a comprehensive cost analysis, determine appropriate cost savings measures, and streamline improved processes across the organization

Orchestrate and execute all details in 2018 and 2019 associated with Nurses Week events for over 1,200 nurses through partnership with internal and external personnel

Active involvement on Fall Committee, Pressure Ulcer Committee, and Narcotic Diversion Committee

Use Just Culture to support decision making regarding disciplinary action

Participate in the development and implementation of policies and procedures as well as updating current policies

Interim Nurse Manager Progressive Care Unit and Trauma Stepdown Unit

Regional One Health, Memphis, Tennessee

May 2017 – March 2018

Assist nurse manager in interviewing and hiring to improve vacancy rate from 64% to 0%

Review attendance reports to monitor departmental overtime and staff’s compliance with the time and attendance policy

Responsible for scheduling of over 150 employees

Play an integral part in the Cerner implementation project, to include current and future state review, as well as participate system and integration testing

Participate in root cause analysis and investigate risk reports

Mediate crucial conversations between staff and assist manager with disciplinary action

Assist in completing Performance Appraisals for over 120 employees in 2017

Attend a 3 day Nurse Leader boot camp organized by Studer Group

Full cycle recruitment for all open unit positions to include contingent workforce

Organize and Implement a week-long celebration to recognize RN’s for nurses week which included working directly with vendors as well as marketing

Patient Care Coordinator

Regional One Health, Memphis, Tennessee

October 2016 – May 2017

Oversee daily operation of Progressive Care Unit, to include making patient assignments, and directing daily work activities

Serve as a clinical resource for all staff while providing care for up to five complex stepdown patients

Decrease pressure ulcer occurrence by the creation of an audit tool to manage compliance of patient being placed on proper support service which had and outcome of 110 days without a pressure ulcer

Implement communication board to ensure staff was receiving important and updated information

Create a patient centered employee recognition program to promote morale and enhance the patient experience

Provide education to staff through monthly telemetry boards

Adjunct Assistant Professor/Clinical Instructor

American River College, Sacramento, California

March 2016-September 2016

Supervise first-semester nursing students during clinical rotations on Trauma Medical-Surgical, Acute Medical-Surgical, and Oncology units

Provide instruction of essential nursing skills and techniques in the lab and clinical setting

Collaborate with other faculty to ensure students are meeting expectations and are well-prepared for upcoming semesters

Offer consistent feedback to students through documented evaluation and grading of care plans

Travel Registered Nurse

American Mobile Healthcare, San Diego, California

June 2013- December 2014/ November 2015-August 2016

Methodist Hospital, Sacramento, California

March 2016- August 2016- Travel RN

Float to various units within the hospital including Telemetry, Orthopedics and Med-Surg

Act as relief charge nurse and complete charge duties as outlined

Oversee telemetry monitors, interpret rhythms and notify staff as needed

Promote patient independence through developing a plan of care and establishing clear, measurable goals for the shift

Kaiser Permanente, Sacramento, California

November 2015-Febraury 2016 – Travel RN

Float to various units throughout hospital including medical-surgical, telemetry, post-op, and neuro step-down unit

Responsible for monitoring patients on telemetry

Practice evidence-based procedures to promote safe patient care and quality outcomes

Establish personal rapport with patients and families to ensure a compassionate environment by providing emotional, psychological, and spiritual support

Department of Veterans Affairs, Denver, Colorado

December 2014-October 2015 (Staff Registered Nurse)

February 2014 – December 2014 (Travel Registered Nurse Assignment)

Post-Surgical Unit

Care for various post-operative patients in the Post-Surgical Unit while monitoring chest tubes, hemovacs, PCA pumps, and post-operative incisions, drains, and dressings

Collaborate with interdisciplinary team of physicians, nurses, and pharmacists to deliver exceptional care to patients on a busy 22-bed unit

Perform BLS/ ACLS as an active member of the code response team

Act as primary preceptor for nursing students working on the unit

Serve as a mentor for new graduate nurses as well as employees

Facilitate staff and community involvement through health fairs

Kaiser Permanente, San Francisco, California

October 2013-January 2014 – Travel Assignment

Provide close monitoring in Telemetry Unit of adults pre-and postoperative open-heart, MI screening, anticoagulation therapy, cardiac and peripheral diagnostic procedures, and cardioversion

Analyze and interpret telemetry strips for cardiac patients while working closely with cardiologists, surgeons, and interns

Administer, monitor, and titrate multiple cardiac drips for patients with acute and chronic dysrhythmias

Extend care for patients with tracheostomies including sterile tracheostomy suctioning, dressing changes, and cannula replacements

Kaiser Permanente, Portland, Oregon

June 2013-September 2013 – Travel Assignment

Float to various units within the hospital including Oncology, Post-Surgical, Dialysis, Intermediate Care and Telemetry

Closely monitor effectiveness of IV insulin drips with every one hour blood glucose assessment

Work closely with on-call physicians to provide patients with safe and efficient care while maintaining continuity of care

Assess patient condition, review and analyze medical data, monitored labs, and cardiac drips

Staff RN, Cardiovascular Progressive Care Unit

Palomar Health, San Diego, California

January 2012-June 2013

Orient new employees as well as travel nurses to the unit

Participate in the opening of a 288-bed facility in August 2012

Develop proficiency in Cerner electronic medical record and serve as a Cerner champion

Educate staff by creating and presenting various informative materials including CHF education, hourly rounding, pressure ulcer staging and documentation, peritoneal dialysis, etc.as well as participating in the Unit Practice Council

Represent organization by volunteering with community outreach programs through local food drives, churches and flu-shot clinics

EDUCATION

University of Tennessee Health Science Center

Master of Science in Nursing, Clinical Nurse Leader

University of Memphis

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Public Relations

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES

Registered Nurse (RN)

Tennessee #220422

Expires March 2021

Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL)

#10080006

Expires June 2022

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

Expires June 2021

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Expires June 2021

Pediatric Advanced life Support (PALS)

Expires June 2021

Advanced Burn Life Support (ABLS)

Expires January 2022

SPECIAL TRAINING and COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

CDC certified Infection Preventionist for long-term care

Crisis Intervention Training

Community Emergency Response Team Training

MOAB training for Aggressive Behavior

TECHNICAL and COMPUTER SKILLS

Cerner (Subject Matter Expert at Regional One Health)

EPIC

Sorian

Care Logistics

Microsoft Office Suite

McKesson Supply

EPSI

Domo

ANSOS

CPRS

CPSI/ Server

MatrixCare

Abaquis

Point Click Care (PCC)

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