MELANIE FROWERT

• Behavioral Health Access Team, Registered Nurse
• Determines the appropriate level of inpatient psychiatric care for patients based on the individual's documented functional status, behavioral presentation, vital signs, lab values, test results and medical history.
• Fosters professional relationships with psychiatric mental health providers to effectively convey assessments with the potential accepting mental health providers.
• Actively communicates with various interdisciplinary team members, including managers, ED staff, case managers, community service boards as well as nurses receiving the patient to behavioral health while serving as a liaison between patients and respective units.
• Efficiently and thoroughly evaluates information about potential patients to coordinate a transfer to their assigned behavioral health unit in a timely fashion.

• 7 West Inpatient Behavioral Health, St. Mary's Hospital
• Administered medication and treatment 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 preventative care to improve health outcomes.
• Delegated team member assignments to ensure high-quality care and support for patients in the behavioral health unit.
• Served as preceptor for onboarding and training of new nursing staff to ensure competency and confidence in clinical practice.
• Earned certification in psychiatric mental health nursing, demonstrating competence in my specialty.
• Achieved designation as Clinical Level Three Nurse on the professional development clinical ladder, demonstrating advanced clinical expertise.

Oversaw the assessment and admission process for children at the Get Well Place. Provided nursing care in a clinic setting, managed medication administration including nebulizers, gastric tube feedings, tracheostomy care, seizure management, asthma management, and diabetes management. Evaluated and documented the impact of medications and treatments on pediatric patients. Delegated team assignments and served as a resource for parents and children from infancy through age twelve. Partnered with educators to design tailored care plans for various age groups.