Melinda May Barnes
Belmont
Summary
Compassionate Nurse dedicated to maintaining highest standards of nursing practices and policies. Excellent leader, mentor and recruiter, supporting staff and local communities. Collaborates with team to increase and improve productivity.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Doc. Education Coordinator
Marietta Memorial
Marietta
04.2022 - Current
- Inpatient nursing documentation training
- Provider training
- Developed training materials to enhance learning experiences for participants.
RN Case Manager
Housecalls Hospice
Parkersburg
12.2021 - 04.2022
- Administration of prescribed medications
- Managed Certified Nursing assistants
- Communication with physicians
- Admission and discharges
- Direct patient care
- Coordinated patient care plans with interdisciplinary teams.
- Conducted home visits regularly to assess patient's condition and provide necessary interventions.
- Listened to patients and loved ones, offering emotional support, and kindness to help with end-of-life transition.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals including social workers, chaplains, and doctors to ensure quality care is provided throughout the hospice experience.
- Delivered respectful, compassionate care to each patient and family member.
Assistant Director of Nursing
Carehaven of Pleasants
Belmont
02.2020 - 12.2021
- Supervised staff performance and provided constructive feedback for skill enhancement.
- Provided leadership support during times of crisis or emergency situations.
- Created policies and procedures to ensure compliance with state regulations.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care to patients in long term care setting.
RN Staff Nurse/Charge Nurse
Selby General Hospital
Marietta
04.2018 - 02.2020
- Observe the signs and symptoms then record and report the conditions of the patients to the proper medical professional
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Educated patients and families on health management and preventive care.
Education
Master of Science -
Capella University
02.2023 - 01/2024
Bachelor of Science - Diploma
Capella University
01.2021 - 12.2022
Associate of Applied Science -
Hocking College
Nelsonville, OH 01.2009 - 05.2011
LPN -
Wood County School of Practical Nursing
07.1999 - 07.2000
Diploma
St.Marys High School
08.1995 - 05.1999
Skills
- Experience of 20 years plus years as a nurse
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Handles the queries and problems of the patient and families
- Readily develops rapport with patients, staff, and physicians
- Ability to observe, assess, identify problems, and take precautionary measures to take care of patients
- Strong ability to identify the needs of the patient and focus on the investigation of physical and psychosocial development
Certification
- Educate the Educator
- ACLS
Timeline
Master of Science -
Capella University
02.2023 - 01/2024
Clinical Doc. Education Coordinator
Marietta Memorial
04.2022 - Current
RN Case Manager
Housecalls Hospice
12.2021 - 04.2022
Bachelor of Science - Diploma
Capella University
01.2021 - 12.2022
Assistant Director of Nursing
Carehaven of Pleasants
02.2020 - 12.2021
RN Staff Nurse/Charge Nurse
Selby General Hospital
04.2018 - 02.2020
Associate of Applied Science -
Hocking College
01.2009 - 05.2011
LPN -
Wood County School of Practical Nursing
07.1999 - 07.2000
Diploma
St.Marys High School
08.1995 - 05.1999