Melinda Kay Jenkins
Summary
Experienced professional nurse consultant with expertise in delivering top-tier patient care and clinical skills. Proficient in patient assessment, care planning, and healthcare management, emphasizing team collaboration and adaptability to evolving needs. Recognized for exceptional reliability, effective communication, and adept problem-solving skills.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Consultant
Fresenius Medical Care,
Mississippi
04.2024 - Current
- Mentored new nurses, providing guidance on professional development, clinical expertise, and career advancement opportunities.
- Implemented staff training programs on new technologies, emerging clinical research findings, and best practice guidelines in order to maintain a highly skilled workforce.
- Provided support during crisis situations by utilizing expert knowledge of emergency response procedures, mobilizing resources quickly, and coordinating effective interventions for patients at risk.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
RN Staff Nurse
FKC -Southwest Jackson Home
Jackson , MS
06.2014 - Current
- Started as Staff RN , then promoted to Case Manager/Charge RN.
- Taught peritoneal dialysis using Liberty Cycler
- Taught Home Hemodialysis with NxStage.
- Promoted patience independence by teaching self-care skills in regards to dialysis.
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Managed 4 nurses with an average of 70-75 patients for Home Therapies.
- Duties included QAI meetings held monthly, Anemia management, Quality and direct communication with physician.
- Defined testing protocols, quality assurance initiatives and clinic policies and procedures.
RN Staff Nurse
Fresenius Kidney Care Dialysis
Jackson, MS
01.2013 - 06.2014
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
- Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Performed cannulation of dialysis access.
Medical Records Coordinator
Pleasant Hills Community Center
Jackson, MS
04.2012 - 04.2013
- Kept accurate log of requests for medical information and records.
- Established and managed policies for completing, coding, signing and indexing records
- Processed medical records requests from outside providers according to facility, state and federal law
- Uploaded records to patient's individual vault
- Organized, planned and directed medical records movements per established policies
- Reviewed charts and flagged incomplete or inaccurate information
- Created new medical records and retrieved existing medical records by gathering appropriate record folders and contents and assigning and recording new record numbers
RN Staff Nurse
Fresenius Medical Care Dialysis
Jackson, MS
03.2009 - 04.2012
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
- Performing cannulation of dialysis access.
- Nursing assessment per and post care.
Administrator/Clinical Director
Providence Hospice, LLC
Jackson, MS
01.2004 - 08.2008
- Developed and implemented all processes for start up of 4 offices.
- Responsible for developing and applying salaries and budgets for each office.
- Collaborated with staff, management and Medical Director to coordinate patient care.
- Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
- Planned and assigned workload to all nursing staff to direct patient care.
- Evaluated work performance of all nursing personnel to determine wage increases and implement discipline.
- Used American Health Tech System to maintain department budgets and record expenses.
Surgical Nurse
Surgicare of Jackson
Jackson, MS
11.2002 - 12.2003
- Maintained sterile surgical environment and secured confidential data to protect patients' health and privacy.
- Documented procedure plans, surgery notes and progress updates to facilitate communication among healthcare providers.
- Worked with the Pain management team 2 days weekly.
Clinic RN
Dr. James House
Jackson, MS
12.2000 - 11.2002
- All assessments performed on patients before physician saw the patient.
- Surgery RN with the physician.
- Took call with the physician.
- Pre-cert all surgeries and assisted the audiologist in hearing exams..
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Director of Nursing
The Arbor Nursing Home
Ridgeland, MS
04.2000 - 11.2000
- Established new policies and and implemented all processes for the start up of 60 bed private pay nursing facility.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents and families.
- Established and monitored infection control programs to provide safe, sanitary environment to prevent transmission of disease and infection.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both residents and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.
- Implemented QU/QI program.
Interim Director of Nursing
Pleasant Hills Community Living Center
Jackson, MS
01.2000 - 04.2000
- Managed all nursing programs for 120 bed Medicare facility.
- Only there for a few months as interim DON, while they hired their full time DON.
- Collaborated with staff, management and external groups to coordinate patient care
- Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients
- Prepared and reviewed infection control surveillance reports to identify trends and develop effective actions to control and prevent infections
Unit Manager
Brandon Nursing Home and Rehab
Jackson, MS
07.1998 - 01.2000
- Supervised 60 bed unit House supervisor monthly for 240 beds.
- Rotated and performed chart audits.
- Handled complaints from patients and families and immediately took steps for quick resolution and to prevent reoccurrence.
- Maintained adequate stock of medications, supplies and equipment to meet patient needs.
- Coordinated nursing with other services to promote continuity of total regimen of care.
- Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both residents and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.
RN Supervisor
Sta Home Hospice
Jackson, MS
06.1995 - 07.1998
- Staff RN for first 6 months then became Patient Care Coordinator.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plan for each hospice patient while following physician instructions.
- Taught family members and caregivers various ways to manage patients' pain, how to check for vital signs and proper methods for dressing changes.
- Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times.
- Established and maintained successful relationships with patients, families and physicians by utilizing exemplary communication and active listening skills.
- Provided high level of quality, compassionate care to patients and caregivers during each nursing shift.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with statutory, regulatory and local, state and federal guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
- Ordered all pharmacy supplies and kept check on inventory levels.
- Discussed medical histories with patients in effort to provide most effective medical advice.
Staff RN, Surgery, Endoscopic, and Outpatient
River Oaks Hospital
Flowood, MS
12.1993 - 06.1995
- Reviewed medical histories and current information to provide accurate information to surgeons
- Educated patients about surgeries and provided treatment plan documentation
- Efficiently set-up and tore down procedure rooms in preparation for upcoming procedures
- Clean and sterilize endoscopes, forceps, snares and other tools and equipment following established infection control procedures
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing
- Assist physician in performing endoscopic procedures like endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), bronchoscopies, gastroscopies, double balloon enteroscopy and endoscopic ultrasounds
- Interviewed patients to obtain consent and record drug allergies prior to pre-procedure drug administration
Education
2 Year- AD - Nursing
Hinds Community College
12.1993
12 Month Degree - Operating Room Technician
Hinds Community College
Raymond, MS08.1983
Skills
- Compassionate assistance
- Critical thinking and analysis
- Detail-oriented approach
- Team motivation strategies
- Patient care assessment
- Effective time management
- Clinical decision-making
- Clinical leadership
- Compassionate care
Timeline
RN Consultant
Fresenius Medical Care,
04.2024 - Current
RN Staff Nurse
FKC -Southwest Jackson Home
06.2014 - Current
RN Staff Nurse
Fresenius Kidney Care Dialysis
01.2013 - 06.2014
Medical Records Coordinator
Pleasant Hills Community Center
04.2012 - 04.2013
RN Staff Nurse
Fresenius Medical Care Dialysis
03.2009 - 04.2012
Administrator/Clinical Director
Providence Hospice, LLC
01.2004 - 08.2008
Surgical Nurse
Surgicare of Jackson
11.2002 - 12.2003
Clinic RN
Dr. James House
12.2000 - 11.2002
Director of Nursing
The Arbor Nursing Home
04.2000 - 11.2000
Interim Director of Nursing
Pleasant Hills Community Living Center
01.2000 - 04.2000
Unit Manager
Brandon Nursing Home and Rehab
07.1998 - 01.2000
RN Supervisor
Sta Home Hospice
06.1995 - 07.1998
Staff RN, Surgery, Endoscopic, and Outpatient
River Oaks Hospital
12.1993 - 06.1995
12 Month Degree - Operating Room Technician
Hinds Community College
2 Year- AD - Nursing
Hinds Community College