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Melinda Hoefer

Cape Coral,FL

Summary

Accomplished Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Lee Health Home Infusion, adept in clinical assessment and utilizing multidisciplinary communication for optimal patient outcomes. Spearheaded initiatives improving healthcare accessibility and patient satisfaction, demonstrating exceptional leadership and resource utilization skills. Successfully enhanced nursing satisfaction and patient care continuity through innovative strategies and educational support. Authored a system wide workflow process for sepsis patients in order to reduce hospital length of stay and readmission rate. Co-Lead a team that successfully planned, developed, and launched an infusion clinic from the ground up. This included contributing to all aspects of facility setup, operational workflows, regulatory compliance, and patient care processes.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Lee Health Home Infusion
12.2019 - Current
  • Coordinated appropriate and efficient delivery of healthcare services to promote optimal outcomes by assessing and matching unmet needs with referrals and support services.
  • Facilitated timely scheduling of appointments, diagnostic testing and procedures to advocate for patients, expedite plan of care and promote continuity.
  • Completed timely reports and coordinated with insurance companies for approval and authorization.
  • Synchronized care with multidisciplinary team to promote timely follow-up of treatment and supportive care recommendations.
  • Lead community advocate meetings and training for hospital staff to make healthcare more accessible to local community.
  • Compiled data and tracked outcomes to formulate recommendations for process improvement.
  • Built partnerships with local agencies and groups to assist with patient care, support or educational needs.
  • Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.

Progressive Care Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse

LeeHealth
04.2018 - 12.2019
  • Completed daily assessments and documented information in electronic medical records.
  • Assessed and coordinated patient discharge planning needs with multidisciplinary healthcare team.
  • Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
  • Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Helped team manage patient flow by promoting timely placements for admissions, discharges and transfers.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
  • Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Florida SouthWestern State College
Fort Myers, FL
04-2026

Associate of Science - Nursing

Florida SouthWestern State College
Fort Myers, FL
12-2017

Skills

  • Clinical assessment
  • Discharge instructions
  • Multidisciplinary communication
  • Educational materials development
  • Documentation
  • Resource utilization

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Lee Health Home Infusion
12.2019 - Current

Progressive Care Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse

LeeHealth
04.2018 - 12.2019

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Florida SouthWestern State College

Associate of Science - Nursing

Florida SouthWestern State College

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