Melanie Pogoda
Wesley Chapel
Summary
Dynamic Nurse Leader with extensive experience, skilled in staff supervision and budget management. Proven track record in enhancing patient care quality and implementing performance improvement initiatives. Adept at fostering a culture of continuous improvement while ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations. Strong critical thinking and leadership abilities drive operational excellence.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Manager Endoscopy
AdventHealth Tampa
12.2024 - Current
- Facilitated staff meetings to update team on departmental changes and encourage nurses to express ideas and concerns..
- Conducted performance evaluations and provided constructive feedback to support professional growth of nursing staff members.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Managed budgets and controlled costs, achieving financial targets without compromising patient care quality.
- Managed staff scheduling and time off to adequately staff nursing floors and allow nurses earned time off.
- Monitored clinical outcomes closely, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions.
Clinical Administrator Ophthalmology
Tampa Surgery Center
08.2023 - 12.2024
- Maintained knowledge of standardized medical billing codes.
- Performed patient census operations, collecting data to generate comprehensive profile of practice's performance.
- Managed patient scheduling and rescheduling, directing related billing issues to supervisor.
- Assembled charts for new patients, confirming inclusion of requested medical history and diagnostic information.
- Prepared patient data surveys, detailing care outcomes, billing metrics, and other factors.
- Maintained high-level knowledge of federal and Florida regulations on patient privacy.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors for medical equipment purchasing, achieving cost savings without sacrificing quality or functionality.
Clincal Administrator Ophthalmology
Lakeside Surgery Center
06.2022 - 08.2023
- Managed patient scheduling and rescheduling, directing related billing issues to supervisor.
- Maintained high-level knowledge of federal and Florida regulations on patient privacy.
- Enhanced clinic safety standards by implementing strict protocols for infection prevention and control measures.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement among staff members by encouraging feedback sharing and implementing process improvements based on suggestions received from employees.
- Optimized clinic workflow processes, reducing wait times for patients while maintaining quality service levels.
- Monitored regulatory compliance within the facility, ensuring adherence to healthcare laws and accreditation standards.
Clinical Administrator Multispecialty
Griffiss Surgery Center
03.2018 - 06.2022
- Maintained knowledge of standardized medical billing codes.
- Managed patient scheduling and rescheduling, directing related billing issues to supervisor.
- Maintained high-level knowledge of federal and New York State regulations on patient privacy.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors for medical equipment purchasing, achieving cost savings without sacrificing quality or functionality.
- Oversaw revenue cycle management initiatives to maximize reimbursements from insurance providers and minimize bad debt expenses.
- Managed daily clinic operations, including staffing schedules, budgeting, and inventory control.
- Specialties: Ophthalmology, Urology, Gastroenterology, Plastic Surgery, Gynecology
Nurse Manager
Faxton St. Luke’s
01.2012 - 03.2018
- Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
- Conducted performance evaluations and provided constructive feedback to support professional growth of nursing staff members.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Managed budgets and controlled costs, achieving financial targets without compromising patient care quality.
- Managed Perioperative Services, Med Surg Step Down Unit, and Urgent Care
Nurse Manager Orthopedics
Southern Hills Hospital & Medical Center
03.2011 - 01.2012
- Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
- Conducted performance evaluations and provided constructive feedback to support professional growth of nursing staff members.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Managed budgets and controlled costs, achieving financial targets without compromising patient care quality.
Charge RN Bariatric, Orthopedic, General Surgery
Northern Virginia Medical Center (Sentara Potomac)
08.2006 - 03.2011
- Maintained an organized clinical environment conducive to efficient workflow by regularly evaluating unit needs and implementing necessary adjustments.
- Conducted ongoing assessments to monitor and adjust treatment plans, improving overall patient health outcomes.
- Improved continuity of care across shifts through concise shift reports detailing pertinent updates on patients'' conditions and treatment plans.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement by participating in quality assurance initiatives and identifying opportunities for process enhancement.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Business Administration
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ05-2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Utica College Of Syracuse University
Utica05-2010
Associate of Science - Nursing
Saint Elizabeth College of Nursing
Utica, New York 05-2003
Skills
- Staff supervision
- Quality improvement
- Critical thinking
- Department management
- Staff leadership
- Hiring and terminations
- Conflict management
- Performance improvement
- Budget planning
- Budget management
- Electronic charting skills
- Policy development
Timeline
Nurse Manager Endoscopy
AdventHealth Tampa
12.2024 - Current
Clinical Administrator Ophthalmology
Tampa Surgery Center
08.2023 - 12.2024
Clincal Administrator Ophthalmology
Lakeside Surgery Center
06.2022 - 08.2023
Clinical Administrator Multispecialty
Griffiss Surgery Center
03.2018 - 06.2022
Nurse Manager
Faxton St. Luke’s
01.2012 - 03.2018
Nurse Manager Orthopedics
Southern Hills Hospital & Medical Center
03.2011 - 01.2012
Charge RN Bariatric, Orthopedic, General Surgery
Northern Virginia Medical Center (Sentara Potomac)
08.2006 - 03.2011
Master of Science - Nursing Business Administration
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Utica College Of Syracuse University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Saint Elizabeth College of Nursing
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