Melaine Vella
McAllen,TX
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Manager
Texas Oncology
McAllen, TX
02.2024 - Current
- Resolved conflicts between staff members in an efficient manner.
- Managed the scheduling of personnel assignments based on patient acuity levels.
- Participated in the recruitment, interviewing, selection, orientation of new employees.
- Reviewed patient charts for accuracy and completeness of documentation.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary team meetings to review patient progress and plan care strategies.
- Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication with staff members.
- Assisted with budgeting process by forecasting staffing needs and supplies.
- Facilitated communication between physicians, nurses, support services personnel.
- Implemented strategies that improved operational efficiency and effectiveness.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss concerns or issues related to nursing practices.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure quality patient outcomes.
- Provided guidance to staff on patient care, clinical practice, and professional development.
- Evaluated performance of individual nurses against established standards.
- Investigated incidents or complaints from patients or their families.
- Maintained accurate records of employee attendance, sick leave requests, vacation time.
- Monitored quality assurance activities for compliance with standards of care.
- Addressed disciplinary issues among staff in accordance with organizational policy.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements such as HIPAA and OSHA.
- Developed and implemented nursing policies and procedures.
- Participated in strategic planning initiatives designed to improve overall operations.
- Provided ongoing education opportunities for staff regarding changes in policies and procedures.
- Performed personnel interviewing, hiring, disciplinary actions and dismissals.
- Monitored staff performance and provided coaching and formal counseling to staff.
- Applied clinical judgment and comprehensive knowledge of facility policies to assist floor nurses with patient care decisions.
- Received and investigated complaints from families, patients and clinical staff, devising solutions to multifaceted challenges.
- Observed nurse administration of oral, intramuscular, and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
Chareg Nurse
Rio Grande Regional Hospital
McAllen, Texas
10.1992 - 02.2006
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to ensure best practice standards were met within the unit setting.
- Performed health education activities with patients to promote understanding of medical condition and self-care skills.
- Collaborated with other departments such as pharmacy, laboratory services, physical therapy, to ensure proper delivery of services.
- Coordinated communication between physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding patient care.
- Responded quickly to emergent situations such as cardiac arrest or respiratory distress.
- Monitored vital signs, medication administration, and fluid balance for assigned patients.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses by providing orientation to unit policies and procedures, coaching on clinical skills, and mentoring on professional development issues.
- Actively participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress toward desired outcomes.
- Managed staffing levels within the unit while ensuring optimal levels of patient care.
- Provided emotional support for families facing difficult decisions regarding end-of-life care.
- Supervised Licensed Practical Nurses and Certified Nursing Assistants.
- Delegated tasks appropriately among staff members according to their qualifications.
- Ensured compliance with infection control protocols throughout the facility.
- Assisted with admission and discharge planning for assigned patients.
- Assisted in the development and implementation of departmental policies and procedures.
- Conducted daily rounds to assess patient conditions, evaluate progress towards goals, and document changes in status or plan of care as needed.
- Provided direct patient care, including assessments and treatments, to a variety of patients.
- Evaluated patient outcomes against established standards of care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Ensured that all documentation was completed accurately according to established policies and procedures.
- Developed and implemented nursing care plans for individual patients based on their needs.
- Maintained accurate records of all treatment interventions provided to each patient.
- Built and maintained strong working relationships between nursing department and other disciplines.
- Coordinated, tasked and supervised nurses and ancillary staff based on staffing requirements.
- Educated patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment and disease prevention.
- Advised, coached and mentored experienced and student nurses on medical issues, crisis management, and appropriate nursing interventions.
- Audited patient charts in real-time, verifying accuracy and completion of information.
- Assessed and assisted patients with diverse range and comorbid chronic diagnoses.
- Distributed assignments to RNs, LPNs and resident advisors, guided work and delivered training to promote proper care standards for patients.
- Organized and delegated tasks during rapid response and high-pressure code situations.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Directed unit staff and promoted quality care for diverse patients.
- Reviewed staffing patterns and census of nursing units, meeting staffing needs and budgetary controls.
- Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
- Oversaw medication administration, monitored distribution and documented responses.
- Supported physicians and consultants with tests and procedures.
- Complied with OSHA programs, maintaining safe and clean working environment.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Collaborated with health groups to plan or implement programs designed to improve overall health of communities.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Seneca College
Toronto, Canada06-1992
Skills
- Budget Management
- Case Review
- Task Delegation
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Discharge Planning
- Staff Leadership
- Hiring and Terminations
- Staff Coaching and Mentoring
- Critical Thinking
- Patient Counseling
- Department management
- Medical Administration
- Patient Care
- Compliance Oversight
- Corrective Action Implementation
- Patient education and advocacy
- Clinical Supervision
- Staff Supervision
- Direct Patient Care
- Multitasking and Organization
- Conflict Management
- Budget Planning
- Care Delivery
- Quality Assurance
- Nursing assignments
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation CPR
- Performance Improvement
Timeline
Nurse Manager
Texas Oncology
02.2024 - Current
Chareg Nurse
Rio Grande Regional Hospital
10.1992 - 02.2006
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Seneca College