Melinda Wood
Greenwood,IN
Summary
Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with Team Members to provide Multi-Disciniplary care for patients.
Caring, hardworking and service-oriented Registered Nurse with more than 20 years of experience. Well-versed in offering evidence-based, therapeutic care.
Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Case Manager
Rescare Homecare
Indianapolis, IN
08.2014 - 01.2018
- Educated patients on disease prevention strategies, wellness promotion techniques and lifestyle modifications.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress in the electronic health record.
- Communicated regularly with family members regarding patient care needs and progress toward goals.
Registered Nurse
Nurses and More
Indianapolis, IN
07.2014 - 01.2018
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions
- Delivered Home Health care for Medically Complex cases.
Registered Nurse
Northpointe of Lexington healthcare
Lexington, KY
01.2007 - 06.2014
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
MDS Coordinator
North Rehab Center
St. Petersburg , FL
02.2003 - 05.2007
- Facilitated team meetings with members from other departments such as Social Services, Dietary, Activities, Rehabilitation services, to discuss resident issues and concerns related to the MDS process.
- Developed individualized plans of care for each resident based on assessment findings.
- Reviewed clinical documentation to ensure accuracy of information reported on the MDS forms.
- Monitored residents' progress and updated MDS records accordingly.
- Coordinated timely submission of all required documents including Minimum Data Set forms, Care Area Assessments, Quarterly Assessment Reconciliation, Annual Assessment Reconciliations and other regulatory paperwork.
Registered Nurse
Largo Medical Center
Largo, FL
08.1999 - 03.2007
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
PHCC
Brooksville, FL05-1999
Associate of Arts - Nursing LPN
Scwettman Adult Education
New Port Richey, FL05-1984
Skills
- Patient Advocate
- Infectious Disease Control
- Chart Updating
- MDS and Utilization Review
- Chronic Disease Management
- Electronic Health Records Management
- Data Collection
Timeline
RN Case Manager
Rescare Homecare
08.2014 - 01.2018
Registered Nurse
Nurses and More
07.2014 - 01.2018
Registered Nurse
Northpointe of Lexington healthcare
01.2007 - 06.2014
MDS Coordinator
North Rehab Center
02.2003 - 05.2007
Registered Nurse
Largo Medical Center
08.1999 - 03.2007
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
PHCC
Associate of Arts - Nursing LPN
Scwettman Adult Education
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