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MELISSA LOWE

Sterling,MA

Summary

Quality-focused Nurse Supervisor with exceptional career managing clinical nursing functions and direct department activities. Experienced helping staff solve clinical issues and improving resource utilization. Superior work ethic with top strengths in problem solving and conflict management. Hardworking, organized and skilled leader 29 years of progressive experience in nursing. Licensed in the state of Massachusetts.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Licensed Practical Nurse, Nurse Manager

Sterling Village Rehab
04.2021 - Current
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
  • Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
  • Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
  • Evaluated skills of nursing personnel and verified staff certifications for validity.
  • Oversaw infection control procedures to protect patients from infections and keep nursing departments compliant with state regulations.
  • Managed 50 nursing staff employees in 143-bed Nursing Rehab Facility by providing comprehensive nursing guidance and maintaining outstanding patient satisfaction and care standards

Nurse Supervisor

Holy Trinity Nursing Rehab
03.2015 - 10.2022
  • Assisted with caring for specific patients by utilizing excellent clinical skills and judgment.
  • Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
  • Trained, evaluated and coached clinical staff to improve performance.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Oversaw infection control procedures to protect patients from infections and keep nursing departments compliant with state regulations.
  • Managed 30 nurses and nursing activities in 113-bed Nursing Rehab Facility by providing comprehensive nursing guidance and maintaining outstanding patient satisfaction and care standards

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing Practice

Quinsigamond Community College
Worcester, MA
06.1994

Skills

  • Case Management
  • Facility Management
  • Operational Standards
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Influenza Vaccinations
  • Workload Management

Timeline

Licensed Practical Nurse, Nurse Manager

Sterling Village Rehab
04.2021 - Current

Nurse Supervisor

Holy Trinity Nursing Rehab
03.2015 - 10.2022

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing Practice

Quinsigamond Community College

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