Melanie Bailey
Carlisle,OH
Summary
Experienced with strategic planning, team leadership, and operational excellence. Utilizes proven methodologies to drive business growth and enhance organizational performance. Track record of successfully leading diverse teams and managing complex projects.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SR. DIRECTOR OF HOME HEALTH / ASSOCIATE CHIEF NURSING OFFICER
Fidelity Home Health Care
01.2026 - Current
- Provide executive nursing leadership for a high-volume home health organization serving 2,500+ active patients in a single-branch operation.
- Lead, mentor, and manage 250+ clinical staff, including RNs, LPNs, therapists, and support teams, fostering a culture of accountability, engagement, and clinical excellence.
- Oversee clinical operations, scheduling, and intake departments, ensuring efficient patient access, staffing optimization, and continuity of care.
- Partner with executive leadership to align nursing operations with organizational goals, quality benchmarks, and regulatory requirements.
- Ensure compliance with CMS Conditions of Participation, state regulations, and accreditation standards, mitigating risk and supporting survey readiness.
- Champion patient-centered care initiatives focused on outcomes, safety, and experience across diverse patient populations.
- Support workforce planning, recruitment, retention, and professional development to maintain a highly skilled clinical team.
- Work with local colleges for precepting/placement opportunities for nursing students
DIRECTOR OF HOME HEALTH
Fidelity Home Health Care
06.2021 - 01.2025
- Directed daily operations of a large home health program, overseeing clinical staff, hospital liaisons, scheduling, and intake teams.
- Ensured delivery of safe, high-quality patient care across a 2,500-patient census.
- Collaborated with physicians, referral sources, and community partners to strengthen relationships and support referral growth.
- Led performance improvement initiatives to enhance clinical outcomes, operational efficiency, and staff satisfaction.
MANAGER OF CLINICAL OPERATIONS
Fidelity Home Health Care
01.2019 - 06.2021
- Managed all clinical staff and operational departments, including hospital liaisons, scheduling, and intake.
- Oversaw clinical care delivery for a large home health population, ensuring regulatory compliance and quality performance.
- Served as a key leader in staff supervision, onboarding, and performance management.
WOUND PROGRAM COORDINATOR / SUPERVISOR
Fidelity Home Health Care
01.2015 - 01.2019
- Designed and coordinated a comprehensive wound care program for 1000+ wound patients.
- Supervised and mentored 10 certified wound nurses.
- Delivered education to home care clinicians on advanced wound care techniques and Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT).
- Provided physician education and product demonstrations to promote evidence-based wound care practices.
- Collaborated with wound clinics and interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.
RN CASE MANAGER
Fidelity Health Care
06.2003 - 01.2015
- Delivered comprehensive case management for home health patients with acute and complex conditions.
- Monitored, documented, and reported patient status changes while maintaining accurate clinical records.
- Ensured strict HIPAA compliance and patient confidentiality.
- Served as team leader for RN/LPN care models, supporting coordination and continuity of care.
Education
MSN - Leadership & Management
Western Governors University
07-2018
BSN - undefined
Indiana Wesleyan University
06-2014
ADN - undefined
Sinclair Community College
06-2004
Skills
- Collaborative leadership
- Culture transformation
- Team management
- Policy development
Accomplishments
- Fidelity Health Care named "Best Home Health, U.S. News and World Reports 2026"
Certification
- Certified Wound Nurse, Fidelity Health Care - 2009-Present
Timeline
SR. DIRECTOR OF HOME HEALTH / ASSOCIATE CHIEF NURSING OFFICER
Fidelity Home Health Care
01.2026 - Current
DIRECTOR OF HOME HEALTH
Fidelity Home Health Care
06.2021 - 01.2025
MANAGER OF CLINICAL OPERATIONS
Fidelity Home Health Care
01.2019 - 06.2021
WOUND PROGRAM COORDINATOR / SUPERVISOR
Fidelity Home Health Care
01.2015 - 01.2019
RN CASE MANAGER
Fidelity Health Care
06.2003 - 01.2015
BSN - undefined
Indiana Wesleyan University
ADN - undefined
Sinclair Community College
MSN - Leadership & Management
Western Governors University