Melanie Frowert
Mechanicsville,VA
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse specializing in psychiatric care, seeking to continue coordinating inpatient behavioral health care for adults with mental health issues as a RN Transfer Center Specialist. Known for strong clinical monitoring and patient evaluation skills. Successfully coordinating multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes while fostering professional relationships with mental health providers.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Bon Secours Healthcare System
Richmond, VA
03.2022 - Current
- Determine the appropriate level of inpatient psychiatric care appropriate for the adult patient based on the individual's functional status, current behavioral presentation, vital signs, lab values, test results and medical history as well as documentation from the patient's health care team, including prescreen evaluations from community service boards if applicable
- Foster professional relationships with psychiatric mental health providers to effectively convey assessments with the potential accepting mental health providers
- Ongoing active communication with various interdisciplinary team members, including, peers, behavioral health unit managers, behavioral health social workers and nurses in the emergency departments, case manager and nurses on medical units, nursing supervisors, community service boards as well as nurses potentially receiving behavioral health to serve as a liaison between patients and respective units
- Efficiently and thoroughly evaluate information about potential patients to coordinate a transfer to their assigned behavioral health unit in a timely fashion
Registered Nurse
Bon Secours Healthcare System
Richmond, VA
08.2000 - 05.2022
- Performed medication and treatment administration while adhering to established protocols, prioritizing patient safety and compliance with regulations.
- Coordinated efforts with multidisciplinary teams to create and implement personalized care strategies aimed at enhancing patient outcomes.
- Documented changes in patient conditions and vital signs in electronic health records, prioritizing accuracy and compliance with healthcare standards.
- Provided education to patients and families regarding disease management and preventive care to improve health outcomes.
- Led a team of nursing professionals to ensure high-quality care and support for patients in behavioral health unit.
- Facilitated onboarding and training for new nursing staff to ensure competency and confidence in clinical practices.
- Facilitated crisis prevention and intervention training as a certified instructor.
- Achieved certification in psychiatric mental health nursing, demonstrating expertise in patient care.
- Achieved designation as Clinical Level Three Nurse on clinical ladder, demonstrating advanced clinical expertise.
- Participated in strategic discussions on the Caritas Committee at Bon Secours Saint Mary's Hospital, focusing on improving healthcare services and community support.
Education
Diploma in Nursing (RN) - Nursing
Richmond Memorial Hospital School of Nursing
Richmond, VASkills
- Comprehensive patient evaluations
- Accurate record-keeping
- Collaborative clinical decision-making
- Clinical monitoring
- Proficient in patient evaluation
- Facilitates patient transfer operations
- Utilizing data collection for patient placement decisions
- Experienced in utilizing EHR (Electronic Health Record) for patient documentation
Certification
Psychiatric and Mental Health Registered Nurse (RN)
Certification #2015020373
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Bon Secours Healthcare System
03.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Bon Secours Healthcare System
08.2000 - 05.2022
Diploma in Nursing (RN) - Nursing
Richmond Memorial Hospital School of Nursing