Independent Consultant Registered Nurse

MELISSA LAWRENCE

**** **** *** ***** **** Lake, MN, 55110 763-***-**** *************@*****.***

CAREER OBJECTIVE

Compassionate and energetic Registered Nurse ready to use my leadership skills in a professional role. Strong decision making skills with strength in comprehensive thinking. Efficiency in coordination with healthcare professionals to advance care and improve outcomes. Highly competent in independent work while able to foster trusting relationships for client care and customer service.

EXPERIENCE

The Lakes at Stillwater, Stillwater, MN

Director of Nursing, Oct 2021 - Present

Plan, organize, develop, and direct the overall functions of the Nursing Services Department in accordance with

current federal, state, and local standards guidelines, and regulations that govern the facility.

Arbonne, Saint Paul, MN

Independent Consultant, Mar 2019 - Present

• To market Arbonne skincare and wellness products based on quality, purity, safety and beneficial results. To

create and organize meaningful and challenging opportunities for people seeking financial, professional and social reward. To embrace and educate on the holistic approach through a diverse portfolio.

Home Instead, Maplewood, MN

Registered Nurse, Oct 2019 - Oct 2021

• Director of nursing department . Responsible for overseeing and carrying out all responsibilities involved

with nursing department. Exercise discretion and independent judgement regarding significant matters of quality assurance, clinical management, risk management and training. Case management of all comprehensive clients including scheduling and conducting all assessments, creation and implementation of care plan with delegation of tasks. Provide all in office training classes, in field training and supervise visits. Direct supervision of unlicensed staff. Create and implement all nursing related policies, procedures and protocols. Assist in sale force with participation and creation of client care consultations. Promote and coordination additional services for expansion of client care. Documentation with variety of software.

Interim Healthcare Inc, Roseville, MN

Registered Nurse - Admission Clinician, Mar 2010 - Sep 2019

• Responsible for start of care process, assigning care plan based on full assessment of client. Coordinate care with health care clinicians, including clinic calls and MD contacts. Place referrals to outside providers as

needed. Assess for and provide client and family education on variety of topics. Provide accurate and timely documentation and communication.

Hennepin County Medical Center, Minneapolis, MN

Registered Nurse, Oct 2008 - Mar 2010

• Provide an interdisciplinary approach for plan of care to patient and family of acute care unit. Patient

education, advocacy and implementation of professional nursing care. Coordinate care with clinicians and health care professionals.

EDUCATION

North Hennepin Community College Brooklyn Park, MN

Associate in Science (A.S.) Nursing (May 2008)

North Dakota State University

Fargo, ND

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Exercise Physiology/Health Promotion (May 1999)

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

• Self motivated and great initiative

• Efficient problem solving and decision making skills

• Proficient written and verbal communication

• Critical thinking skills

• Client and project managment

• Adaptable and effective team player

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