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Melinda Radle- Barrett

Palmyra,PA

Summary

Accomplished Correctional Health Care Administrator with a proven track record at PA Department of Corrections, enhancing program compliance and optimizing healthcare delivery. Expert in policy development and project management, coupled with strong leadership and team collaboration skills. Achieved significant improvements in 340B program efficiency and staff training effectiveness.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Correctional Health Care Administrator

PA Department of Corrections
09.2023 - Current

Responsible for ensuring compliance with 340B program requirements and for managing projects related to the program. Their Responsibilities include:

  • Policy and procedure development: Developing, modifying, and enforcing policies and procedures that meet state, regional, national, and federal requirements
  • Training and education: Developing training materials and providing education to staff and participants on 340B updates
  • Auditing: Auditing points of service, purchasing records, and utilization to ensure compliance and that processes are followed consistently
  • Recertification: Ensuring annual HRSA recertification is completed on time
  • Database management: Ensuring the 340B database is accurate for all organization entities
  • Registration: Registering new child sites within the required time frame
  • Self-audits: Developing, executing, and documenting self-audits of the 340B process
  • External audits: Overseeing audits performed by outside auditors
  • Contract management: Managing contracts related to the program
  • Reporting: Reporting on the program and analyzing its components
  • Program optimization: Participating in projects to enhance and optimize the program

Registered Nurse

PA Department of Corrections
10.2018 - 09.2022
  • 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.

Licensed Practical Nurse

PA Department of Corrections State - Camp Hill
08.2007 - 10.2018
  • Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.

Education

Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing

Harrisburg Area Community College
Harrisburg, PA
08.2018

Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing

Lebanon County Area Vocational Technical School
Lebanon, PA
06.2005

Lower Dauphin High School
Hummelstown, PA
06.2001

Skills

  • Attention to Detail
  • MS Office
  • Documentation And Reporting
  • Decision-Making
  • Team Building and Leadership
  • Data Confidentiality
  • Team Collaboration
  • Document Management
  • Staff Management
  • Goal Setting
  • Employee Supervision
  • Project Management

Timeline

Correctional Health Care Administrator

PA Department of Corrections
09.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse

PA Department of Corrections
10.2018 - 09.2022

Licensed Practical Nurse

PA Department of Corrections State - Camp Hill
08.2007 - 10.2018

Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing

Harrisburg Area Community College

Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing

Lebanon County Area Vocational Technical School

Lower Dauphin High School
Melinda Radle- Barrett