Registered Nurse Workers Compensation
Resume:
Melanie Stringfellow
Occupational Health RN *
Sparkman, AR 71763
**********@*****.***
Arkansas licensed Registered Nurse with thirty years of experience. I have provided skilled care to adults and pediatric clients with acute as well as chronic conditions. I am proficient at telephonic skills. I am a proficient, caring practitioner who is looking for an opportunity to practice my skill as I serve others.
Work Experience
Rn 4
Arkansas Children's Hospital - Little Rock, AR
July 2021 to Present
• Telephonic remote position managing Covid related issues
• Occupational Health
• Electronic Medical Records
• Microsoft Word
• Excel
Occupational Health RN 3
Aerojet Rocketdyne - Camden, AR
July 2014 to June 2021
• RN 4
• Perform all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.
• Support and assist Human Resources and Safety.
• Telephonic Covid case management and tracking.
• Provide direct care to injured employees, actively participate in the return to work process for injured employees, pre-placement physicals, mandated surveillance testing, fitness for duty exams, respirator certification and fit testing for N-95, half-face, and SCBA respirators.
• Experienced in emergency response, Hazmat, Wild land firefighting, respirator case management and over the counter medication management.
• I identify and assist in the administration of workers compensation cases, accurately document all elements of nursing care provided to employees, and provide health education training for all employees.
• I have participated in policy and document review and revision, updated the standard for hearing conservation and written and taped a vignette on early injury reporting for the enterprise. I have written health and wellness related articles for the company newsletter.
• Schedule medical surveillance appointments, coordinate off-site new hire physical examinations, and ensure that exam fees are paid in a timely manner. Member of national AAOHN association. Registered Nurse
Baptist Health - Arkadelphia, AR
April 2010 to July 2014
Charge nurse for maternal-child unit. Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow. I provided primary care, case management, medication management and health education training for both adolescent and adult patients. While in this position, I trained 5 staff nurses to provide top-quality patient care.
Registered Nurse
Medical Solutions - Omaha, NE
April 2007 to May 2010
Travel nurse position specializing in the nursing care of maternal-child adolescent and adult patients throughout hospital stay. Strong leader for the nursing personnel assigned to the unit/shift. While in this position, I trained 5 staff nurses to provide top-quality patient care. Registered Nurse
Baptist Health - Arkadelphia, AR
October 2002 to March 2007
Supervisor of 52 bed unit in charge of 6-10 practitioners and employees. I provided primary care, case management, medication management and health education training for patients of all age groups. During this time, I trained 3 staff nurses to provide top-quality patient care. Registered Nurse
Q Healthcare Staffing - San Antonio, TX
August 2002 to October 2002
Travel nurse position specializing in the nursing care of maternal-child adolescent and adult patients throughout hospital stay in large metropolitan hospital. Registered Nurse
Baptist Health - Arkadelphia, AR
October 2000 to August 2002
In this position, I provided primary care, case management, medication management and health education training for patients of all age groups. During this time, I trained 3 staff nurses to provide top- quality patient care.
Occupational Health Nurse Supervisor
International Paper Company - Camden, AR
April 2000 to October 2000
Conducted screening, diagnostic treatment and supportive services as the senior nurse on a primary health care team. I simultaneously served as lead health care provider and office manager of large industrial facility health services department, caring for over 200 employees, while managing a team of 8 medical support personnel.
Maternal-Child Unit Manager
Baptist Health - Arkadelphia, AR
1992 to 1999
July 1994 - April 2000
In this position, I supervised 8 other practitioners and employees, led recruiting and hiring, managed employee review process, and ensured compliance with state and federal regulations. I developed and maintained quality care systems and standards, including creating and improving medical protocols/ guidelines. I was an active participant in quality assurance program, collected and reported statistical data, wrote and presented core competency classes for staff and tracked relevant data, and developed and taught childbirth classes. I also provided primary care, case management, medication management and health education training for both adolescent and adult patients. Registered Nurse/Maternal Child Unit Manager
Ouachita County Medical Center - Camden, AR
May 1992 to July 1994
In this position, I supervised 8 other practitioners and employees, led recruiting and hiring, managed employee review process, and ensured compliance with state and federal regulations. I developed and maintained quality care systems and standards, including creating and improving medical protocols/ guidelines. I was an active participant in quality assurance program, collected and reported statistical data, wrote and presented core competency classes for staff and tracked relevant data. I provided primary care, case management, medication management and health education training for both adolescent and adult patients.
Education
Bachelors of Science in Nursing, Cum Laude in Nursing Henderson State University
May 1992
Nursing Licenses
RN
Skills
• collections (Less than 1 year)
• Credit (Less than 1 year)
• Dot (4 years)
• health and wellness (4 years)
• Occupational Health (8 years)
• CPR (10+ years)
• Case Management (4 years)
• Osha (4 years)
• AED (4 years)
• Trauma (4 years)
• RN (10+ years)
• Primary Care (10+ years)
• Med Surg (10+ years)
• Medical Surgical (10+ years)
• Occupational Health Experience (8 years)
• Documentation Review
• Workers' Compensation
• Medical Records
• Nursing
• EMR Systems
• Hospital Experience
Certifications and Licenses
BLS for Healthcare Providers
June 2021 to June 2023
Assessments
Nursing Skills: Clinical Judgment — Highly Proficient April 2019
Assessing a patient's condition and implementing the appropriate medical intervention. Full results: Highly Proficient
Electronic Medical Records Knowledge — Expert
April 2019
Knowledge of EMR data, associated privacy regulations, and best practices for EMR use. Full results: Expert
Indeed Assessments provides skills tests that are not indicative of a license or certification, or continued development in any professional field.
Additional Information
Skill Highlights
• Broad medical knowledge with health and wellness expertise
• Sound, ethical and independent decision making consistent with medical protocols as mandated by regulatory agencies.
• Patient and staff educator and unit manager
• Effective policy and program development
• Experienced unit manager and supervisor
• Proficient in computerized and paper based charting systems
• Experienced obstetric case manager
• Certified in DOT specimen collections (chain of custody requirements)
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