Melanie Irvine
Hillsboro,IL
Summary
Dynamic and compassionate nursing leader with extensive experience at Montgomery Nursing and Rehab, skilled in staff recruitment and regulatory compliance. Proven ability to enhance patient care through critical thinking and relationship building, while successfully optimizing nursing operations and fostering teamwork. Committed to quality improvement and delivering compassionate, holistic care.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Nursing
Montgomery Nursing and Rehab
Hillsboro, IL
09.2021 - Current
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by staying current on industry standards and updating policies accordingly.
- Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
- Built and maintained positive working relationships with physicians and staff to support seamless healthcare operations.
- Streamlined nursing operations by optimizing staffing schedules, resource allocation, and workflow processes.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
- Developed positive employee relations, incentives, and recognition programs to promote teamwork and mutual respect.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients with complex needs.
Assistant Director of Nursing
Montgomery Nursing and Rehab
Hillsboro, IL
04.2018 - 09.2021
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Collaborated with staff, management, and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop efficient care strategies tailored to individual patient needs.
- Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
Registered Nurse
St John’s Hospital
Springfield, IL
06.2016 - 04.2018
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Registered Nurse
Montgomery Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Hillsboro, IL
05.2016 - 04.2018
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Hillsboro Area Hospital
Hillsboro, IL
09.2015 - 05.2016
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Montgomery Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Hillsboro, IL
12.2010 - 09.2015
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
Crew Member to Manager
Dairy Queen Grill & Chill
Hillsboro
03.1999 - 12.2010
- Worked front counter, drive-thru and other areas.
- Took orders, prepared meals, and collected payments.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, handling multiple orders simultaneously without compromising quality or efficiency.
- Worked well with teammates and accepted coaching from management team.
- Cleaned and maintained all areas of restaurant to promote clean image.
- Provided excellent customer service by greeting customers and meeting quality expectations.
- Went from crew member to Store manager over the 11+ years working there.
- Managed food cost, inventory and employee relations
Education
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Lincoln Land Community College
Springfield, IL05.2016
Skills
- Nurse education and training
- Leadership and guidance
- Quality improvement
- Strong work ethic
- Policies compliance enforcement
- Staff recruitment and retention
- Staff scheduling
- Healthcare regulations compliance
- Critical thinking
- Long-term care
- Relationship building
- Clinical documentation
- Documentation and reporting
- Emergency response
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Nursing staff supervision
Timeline
Director of Nursing
Montgomery Nursing and Rehab
09.2021 - Current
Assistant Director of Nursing
Montgomery Nursing and Rehab
04.2018 - 09.2021
Registered Nurse
St John’s Hospital
06.2016 - 04.2018
Registered Nurse
Montgomery Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
05.2016 - 04.2018
Certified Nursing Assistant
Hillsboro Area Hospital
09.2015 - 05.2016
Certified Nursing Assistant
Montgomery Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
12.2010 - 09.2015
Crew Member to Manager
Dairy Queen Grill & Chill
03.1999 - 12.2010
Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing
Lincoln Land Community College