Melinda Forrest, LNHA, RN
Deerfield Beach Health and Rehabilitation Center
1
year of professional experience
Licensed Nursing Home Administrator and RN Supervisor with strength in operations management, staff coordination, and resident care. Known for supporting compliance, improving workflow, and maintaining quality outcomes across care teams.
Work History
Licensed Nursing Home Administrator
5 Months- Oversaw daily facility operations, supporting compliance with nursing home regulations and internal policies.
- Coordinated communication between nursing, therapy, dietary, and housekeeping teams to support resident care.
- Monitored staffing schedules and labor needs to maintain coverage across departments.
- Assisted with survey readiness, documentation review, and corrective action follow-up.
- Reviewed resident concerns and family feedback, escalating issues to appropriate leadership.
- Supported budget tracking, supply oversight, and expense control for operational efficiency.
- Maintained accurate records for admissions, discharges, incident reports, and compliance files.
Registered Nurse Supervisor
5 Months- Coordinated care plans with interdisciplinary staff to address resident needs promptly.
- Supervised daily nursing activities to support consistent resident care and shift coverage.
- Monitored medication administration and documentation for accuracy and regulatory compliance.
- Reviewed nursing records and reports to identify gaps and maintain chart completeness.
- Assisted in staff scheduling and task delegation to support unit workflow.
- Responded to resident changes in condition and escalated concerns to appropriate providers.
- Trained new nursing staff on facility procedures, safety expectations, and care standards.
Registered Nurse Supervisor
5 Months- Addressed patient concerns promptly by investigating issues thoroughly and collaborating with appropriate personnel to resolve problems efficiently.
- Served as a liaison between administration, medical staff, and nursing team for seamless communication and coordination of care efforts.
- Communicated with families and care teams to support updates, concerns, and care coordination.
- Managed staffing schedules, ensuring adequate coverage for all shifts while minimizing overtime costs.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Advocated for patient needs within the healthcare organization, working closely with multidisciplinary teams to optimize resource allocation and service delivery.
- Mentored junior nurses in clinical decision-making skills, fostering their professional growth and development.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Promoted a safe and healthy work environment through adherence to infection control policies and procedures.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Associate of Science - Nursing
- Honoree of Phi Theta Kappa, National Honor's Fraternity for two year colleges
- President of Phi Beta Lambda, the collegiate level of FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America)
- President of Phi Rho Pi, Speech Team
- Competitions and Awards: Speech, Typing, Parliamentary Procedures
- Registered Parliamentarian for the state of Florida
Skills
Operations management
Resident care
Patient relations
Quality improvement
Performance improvement
Project oversight
Staff management
Organizational leadership
Attention to detail
Time management
Problem-solving abilities
Patient advocacy
Timeline
Licensed Nursing Home Administrator
Deerfield Beach Health and Rehabilitation Center
03.2026 - 08.2026Read More
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Carlton Shores Health and Rehab
10.2025 - 03.2026Read More
Registered Nurse Supervisor
Seaside Health and Rehabilitation Center
10.2025 - 03.2026Read More
University of Miami
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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Miami Dade College
Associate of Science from Nursing
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