Melanie Rebello, RN, BSN.
Clearwater
Summary
Seasoned, astute and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with over 7 years of diverse experience in direct customer service, patient care, triage, staff supervision and clinical management. Proven track record and well-versed in diverse psychiatric and behavioral disorders. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs while providing proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities.
Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient and support.
Quality focused and efficiency-driven leader. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail and accuracy. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals with a positive and respectful attitude. Committed to continuous learning and professional development, staying abreast of the new nursing and medication advancements.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Psychiatric RN
Kaiser Permanente
Lomita
10.2024 - 02.2025
- Triaged incoming patient calls, gathering history and symptoms to determine scope and acuity of medical and psychiatric complaints.
- Assessed patient physical and mental conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Assessed client responses to medication regimes and reported any adverse reactions.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to adjust treatment and ensure quality patient care.
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing medication compliance issues.
Travel Psychiatric RN
Cooperriis
11.2023 - 08.2024
- Providing direct quality and comprehensive care to adolescent and adult patients including daily monitoring, recording, and evaluating psychiatric medical conditions of up to patients per shift.
- Delivering age-appropriate psychiatric and medical care for adult, adolescent, and geriatric patients.
- Administering oral, IM and IV medications and treatments to patients.
- Providing education and guidance to patients and their families about integrative psychiatric health practices, lifestyle modifications, and self-care techniques aimed at promoting well-being, preventing illness, and managing chronic conditions.
- Staying informed about the latest developments in psychiatric and integrative health and nursing practice through continuing education, participation and engagement in evidence-based research activities.
Psychiatric RN
Monte Nido & Affiliates
Atlanta, GA
06.2023 - 10.2023
- Reduced patient readmissions by 20% in 2 months through improved patient education and follow-up care.
- Provided direct care to individuals recovering from severe medical, mental illness and eating disorders in residential care facility.
- Collaborative role working with psychiatrists, case managers, social workers and therapists.
- Implementing ongoing learning strategies such as tutorials, instructional modules, and supervised hands-on sessions to help nurses and staff improve understanding of medical equipment and care best practices.
Travel Psychiatric RN
Atascadero State Hospital
03.2023 - 04.2023
- Conducted comprehensive psychiatric assessments, recognizing the severity medical and psychiatric disorders.
- Utilized de-escalation techniques and crisis intervention skills as required and participated in multidisciplinary team meetings and case conferences
- Participated in development of guidelines for Restraints/Seclusion care.
- Participated in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, diabetes and other medical conditions.
Travel Psychiatric RN
Riverside University Health System
11.2022 - 03.2023
- Answered codes quickly, orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care and applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
- Performed and monitored vital signs, administered medications via oral and intramuscular injections, stabilized patients and managed patient behavior.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, safety protocols and EPIC EMR.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to improve patient care and provided clinical oversight and support to health care teams.
- Participated and certified in EPIC Superuser to provide trainings improve software knowledge.
- Reduced patient wait times for psychiatric evaluation by 25% in 3 months.
Travel Psych RN
Atrium Health Levine Childrens Hospital
09.2022 - 11.2022
- Cared for as many as 7 patients each day, quickly identifying concerns, controlling symptoms and providing expert emergency care.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary team to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing nursing evidence-based projects from start to finish.
Travel Psychiatric RN
Advent Health
02.2022 - 05.2022
- Delivered high level of quality and direct level care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Managed complex medication regimens for multiple patients simultaneously while ensuring accuracy in administration and timely delivery of prescribed treatments.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Organized short-term educational programs such as lectures and video workshops to address specific clinical and mental health topics.
Psychiatric RN
Veritas Collaborative
05.2021 - 02.2022
- Identified at-risk medical individuals for eating disorders and optimized the delivery of a multidisciplinary and holistic approach to care.
- Assisted and supported adolescent and adult patients through treatment experience, admission through discharge.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health, and organizational regulations.
Psychiatric RN
Lakeview Behavioral Health
07.2020 - 02.2022
- Provided direct quality care to adolescent and adult patients including daily monitoring, recording, and evaluating psychiatric medical conditions of up to 22 patients per shift.
- Delivered age-appropriate psychiatric and medical care for adult, adolescent, and geriatric patients.
- Administered oral, IM and IV medications and treatments to patients.
- Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care in high-volume trauma setting.
- Participated in Behavioral Health and Infection Departmental quality improvement initiatives to achieve higher standard of patient care.
Medical/Surgical RN
Orthopedic & Surgical RN | Northside Gwinnett
03.2020 - 07.2020
- Cared for post-surgical joint replacements, fractures, neurological and general medical patients.
- Utilized critical thinking skills, completes patient assessments, assesses conditions, demonstrates effective plan of care and decision making, implements patient-specific interventions, and evaluates care outcomes.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Inserted and maintained IV lines, administered IV fluids and IV medications.
- Assisted patients in performance of routine recovery and mobility exercises, providing support when getting in and out of bed as well as walking and stretching.
Medical/Surgical RN
Lehigh Valley Health Network
11.2019 - 01.2020
- Experienced in working for a Magnet Recognized Hospital.
- Utilized critical thinking skills, completed patient assessments, assessed conditions, demonstrated effective plan of care and decision making, implemented interventions, and evaluated care outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens, and pain management techniques.
- Managed caseload of 5-6 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Assessed team members' workloads and pitched in to help in areas where need was most evident.
- Developed and implemented programs to engage and empower underserved populations.
Float Nurse Technician
Emory Healthcare
10.2016 - 04.2017
- Floated to Medical-Surgical, Orthopedic, Neurology, Cardiology, Oncology, ICU, Women Services & Emergency Units.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Obtained vital signs, performed blood sugar accu-checks & reported abnormalities to RN.
- Helped over 22 patients per day, both psychologically and emotionally to facilitate quick recovery.
- Monitored and recorded intake and output.
- Provided activities of daily living by assisting with serving meals, ambulating, turning and positioning patients.
- Prepared and maintained records of patient progress in EPIC and services performed to report changes in patient condition.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
Labor & Delivery Nurse Extern
Emory Healthcare
05.2015 - 08.2015
- Obtained case history and gathered triage information to determine appropriate avenue for care.
- Conducted comprehensive physical assessments and assisted with pain management.
- Assisted obstetricians and midwives with deliveries and cared for newborns directly after birth.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to foster smooth transitions of newborns to maternal child unit.
- Completed patient history and documented patient information.
- Assisted in management of patient utilization of health care system and provided patient education relative to health care needs, use of community resources and responsibilities of membership in managed care.
General Manager
McDonalds
09.2012 - 07.2015
- Trained, coached and mentored staff to support smooth adoption of Crew Training program.
- Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
- Designed modern employee recognition program which boosted productivity and improved morale.
- Improved productivity while reducing staffing and operational costs by 32%.
- Identified and resolved customer complaints through active listening ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.
- Implemented project management techniques to overcome obstacles and increase team productivity.
- Developed lasting relationships with customers, which helped to bring in additional business opportunities.
- Developed excellent time management skills while attending school full time.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Atlanta, GA05.2018
Skills
- Triaging
- Acute Care Expertise
- Patient Care
- Patient Advocacy
- Treatment Planning
- Direct Supervision
- Emergency Response
- EMR Systems
- IM/IV/SQ Injections
- Team Support
- Maintaining Quality Assurance Standards
- Continuous Improvement
- Strong clinical judgment
- Preceptor
- Attention to Detail
- Data Entry
- Self-Motivated
- MS Office
- Interpersonal Communication
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Training and Development
- Dependable and Responsible
Certification
- Registered Nurse in GA, License number # RN285179
- Registered Nurse in CA, License number # RN95295084
- CPR-BLS - American Heart Association
- ACLS - American Heart Association
- PALS - American Heart Association
- Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI)
- AVADE Workplace Violence Prevention Training
- Certified Mandated Reporter for Sexually Abused Children
- Behavioral Health Nurse Educator
Timeline
Travel Psychiatric RN
Kaiser Permanente
10.2024 - 02.2025
Travel Psychiatric RN
Cooperriis
11.2023 - 08.2024
Psychiatric RN
Monte Nido & Affiliates
06.2023 - 10.2023
Travel Psychiatric RN
Atascadero State Hospital
03.2023 - 04.2023
Travel Psychiatric RN
Riverside University Health System
11.2022 - 03.2023
Travel Psych RN
Atrium Health Levine Childrens Hospital
09.2022 - 11.2022
Travel Psychiatric RN
Advent Health
02.2022 - 05.2022
Psychiatric RN
Veritas Collaborative
05.2021 - 02.2022
Psychiatric RN
Lakeview Behavioral Health
07.2020 - 02.2022
Medical/Surgical RN
Orthopedic & Surgical RN | Northside Gwinnett
03.2020 - 07.2020
Medical/Surgical RN
Lehigh Valley Health Network
11.2019 - 01.2020
Float Nurse Technician
Emory Healthcare
10.2016 - 04.2017
Labor & Delivery Nurse Extern
Emory Healthcare
05.2015 - 08.2015
General Manager
McDonalds
09.2012 - 07.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing