Melanie Holt
Davenport,FL
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience providing quality patient care in a variety of healthcare settings. Consistently building rapport and developing relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer services. Demonstrated ability to quickly assess patient needs and create individualized discharge plans for patients with complex needs. Skilled at using electronic health records (EHR) to document patient data, track referrals and communicate with clinical team to ensure safe discharge plan.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse Care Manager
AdventHealth Celebration
07.2021 - Current
- Provide acute and chronically ill patients and families with community resources that will help benefit them during their transition from hospital to home setting
- Provide patient-centered care by assessing, planning and implementing interventions to meet the needs of diverse populations
- Coordinate discharge for patients transitioning from acute care setting to home care or other post-acute settings with continuum of care partners
- Participate in multidisciplinary rounds to discuss current discharge plan and any active or potential barriers for each patient
- Identify opportunities for improvement within the operation of the department or unit
Registered Nurse
Winter Haven Hospital BayCare Health System
06.2019 - 07.2021
- Assessed patients using the nursing process and documented/reported changes in patient condition
- Medication administration, wound care, IV administration and other nursing responsibilities
- Documented patient assessment findings and responses to nursing intervention to progress toward problem solution
- Educated patients and family members about treatments, care requirements and other relevant information
- Demonstrated strong communication skills to collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes
- Instructed patients and significant others to manage illness or injury by explaining post-treatment home care needs
Registered Nurse, Case Manager
Caris Healthcare
03.2018 - 05.2019
- Managed adult, geriatric and pediatric patients on hospice services in the home and Long Term Care Centers
- Admitted, discharged and made home visits to assess clinical status and pronounce deaths
- Admitted GIP hospital patients and followed up with ongoing hospice visits to assist clinical staff
- Actively participated in biweekly multidisciplinary meetings to discuss current plan of care and any needs to optimize patient comfort
- Educated patients and families about their diagnosis, end of life process and pain management strategies while providing emotional support
- Ordered durable medical equipment and supplies needed and assisted patients and families with education on use and troubleshooting
Registered Nurse, Charge Nurse/CNA Instructor
NHC HealthCare
12.2013 - 03.2018
- Initiated, implemented and instructed a Certified Nursing Assistant program for members of the community to obtain their certification
- Trained and supervised nursing staff and students in clinical rotations
- Managed multiple tasks while providing timely, high quality patient care
- Provided direct patient care, including assessment and evaluation of health status, development of individualized plans of care and implementation of nursing interventions
- Ensured compliance with regulatory agencies such as The Joint Commission and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
- Conducted daily rounds to assess patient condition and distribute medications to patients
Registered Nurse, Health Science Teacher
Robertson County Schools
07.2005 - 03.2018
- Initiated, implemented and instructed a Certified Nursing Assistant program for high school students in Robertson County Schools to obtain their certification
- Instructed high school students interested in a profession in health care by providing them with knowledge about he health care system
- Provided individualized guidance and support to struggling learners
- Integrated current events into classroom discussions to raise awareness on relevant health issues
- Developed and implemented innovative lesson plans through collaboration with other instructors to engage students in health science topics
- Encouraged critical thinking skills by having students analyze case studies from real-world scenarios
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN05.1995
Skills
- Care and Discharge Planning
- Patient Advocacy
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient and Family Education and Support
- Managing Referrals and Coordination of Post Acute Transitions of Care Including Escalating Discharge Barriers
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Clinical Instruction, Training and Supervision of Nurses and Certified Nursing Assistants
Licensure
Current Florida Registered Nurse Professional License
Timeline
Registered Nurse Care Manager
AdventHealth Celebration
07.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
Winter Haven Hospital BayCare Health System
06.2019 - 07.2021
Registered Nurse, Case Manager
Caris Healthcare
03.2018 - 05.2019
Registered Nurse, Charge Nurse/CNA Instructor
NHC HealthCare
12.2013 - 03.2018
Registered Nurse, Health Science Teacher
Robertson County Schools
07.2005 - 03.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Austin Peay State University