Maria Melekos

• Developed strong working relationships with physicians and other medical personnel, fostering a collaborative approach to patient care management across disciplines.
• Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality, evidence-based nursing care in a fast-paced clinical environment with 8000 patients.
• Contributed to a positive work environment through active engagement in teamwork initiatives, staff meetings, and shared governance structures within the unit.
• Served as a preceptor for new graduate nurses, contributing to their successful transition into professional practice and fostering overall team growth.

• Oversaw health services for school of 120 students and faculty
• Served as liaison between families, school personnel and other healthcare providers on behalf of students
• Performed health screening for students and faculty by conducting hearing and vision evaluations
• Developed care plans and made referrals as necessary for students with health concerns or injuries
• Participated in the development of school safety plans
• Oriented and mentored new school nurse at Doty Memorial School
• Implemented Covid-19 mitigation strategies, contact traced, conducted Covid-19 testing, educated employees, families and students regarding Covid-19

• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols. Mentoring 3 new school nurses.
• Promoted professional development opportunities to encourage nurses to pursue continuous training.
• Supervised, directed and motivated high-quality performance from 7 school nursing staff.
• Using State and Federal guidance, developed and enforced Covid-19 policy within the Supervisory Union
• Implemented and supervised weekly PCR surveillance testing throughout the Supervisory Union, testing an average of 650 students and staff per week.
• Implemented and supervised the Test To Stay program for schools developed by the AOE
• Implemented and supervised the Test At Home program for schools developed by the AOE
• Educated staff, students and community families about Covid-19 mitigation strategies and State guidance
• Organized and oversaw 6 vaccine clinics throughout the Supervisory Union

Responsible for all aspects of direct inpatient care in Antepartum, Labor and Delivery, Postpartum, Pediatrics and Post-Operative care from 11/2014 until 11/2015

• Moved to Outpatient Office Nursing in 11/2015. As a Float RN, I was assigned daily to one of 22 medical offices affiliated with CVMC. This job requires flexibility, confidence, excellent communication skills and resourcefulness.

• Ensured the health and safety up to 90 campers ages 6-18 and 30 staff while promoting health practices in a rural camp setting
• Provided nursing care to injured and ill campers and staff, and coordinated follow-up care when appropriate
• Independent administration of medication to both campers and staff
• Conferred with parents and staff about special issues and needs of their children
• Maintained health records and first aid kits for various on-site locations and off-campus trips

• Improving processes and protocols to streamline office flow and increase productivity and revenue in a busy Orthodontic office
• Replaced and trained Practice Manager and Front Desk Administration in all levels of Customer Service
• Worked with Clinical Staff to streamline Patient Care and increase Provider and Patient satisfaction
• Responsible for creating and implementing clinical and administrative policies and protocols.
  

• Responsible for investigating possible public health hazards and risks within the Town
• Responsible for taking action to prevent, remove, or destroy and public health hazards
• Responsible for taking action to lessen public health risks
• Responsible for enforcing health laws, rules and permit conditions, and taking the steps necessary to enforce orders
• Appointed by the Town

• Independently teach Basic Life Support (CPR) and First Aid, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, and Pediatric Advanced Life Support classes to communities, schools, businesses and health care professionals

• Responsible for all aspects of direct patient care in Antepartum, Labor and Delivery, Postpartum, Pediatrics and Post-Operative care from 11/2014 until 11/2015
• Successfully completed a 16 week Travel Contract

• Facilitated General Orientation for all incoming staff
• Maintained all confidential personnel files, Continuing Education hours, license and CPR compliance records
• Responsible for Inservicing all levels of staff within the facility

• Facilitated General Orientation for all incoming staff
• Maintained all confidential personnel files, Continuing Education hours, license and CPR compliance records
• Responsible for Inservicing all levels of staff within the facility

• Collaborated with and assisted Teachers while providing a safe learning environment for children in a multi-cultural Child Development Center
• Worked with children 3 mo - 6 years. Utilized knowledge of Child Development recommendations to promote healthy, individual growth for each child, within a supportive group setting

• Provided emotional and physical support to laboring mothers and their families
• facilitated relationships with local OB/GYN physicians and local hospitals in an effort to offer laboring mothers more options regarding birth choices
• Gained valuable experience from founding and running the only private Doula service in the Upstate SC area

• Worked as a Counselor in a Bridge Foster home for the State of Maine
• Responsible for up to 6 children ages 5-17 during the period of 90 days after being removed from their homes, before foster placement could be made. Assisted in all aspects of child care
• Dispensed medication as needed
• Conducted daily welfare checks and ensured that all resident needs were met by coordinating with facility staff

• As a certified American Canoe Association Coastal Kayaking Instructor, I taught all levels of ocean kayaking to a diverse population of students

• As a certified American Canoe Association Coastal Kayaking Instructor, I taught all levels of ocean kayaking to a diverse population of students
• Assisted in developing and facilitating several summer kayaking camps for school aged children

• Worked as a Wilderness Counselor for adjudicated youth aged 13-17 in an experiential wilderness learning setting
• Utilized Experiential Education as a catalyst for growth while keeping safety our priority
• Certified WMA Wilderness First Responder
• Trips led included camping trips up to 30 days, canoeing and kayaking trips throughout the state, and community service projects

• Collaborated with Lead Teachers to facilitate a safe and fun learning environment. Worked in several classrooms, ages 2 - 8
• Maintained safety and security of all youth under care
• Planned and led activities to develop student physical, emotional and social growth
• Used range of instructional approaches and classroom of activities to draw students into material and enhance understanding