Melinda L. Wheeler
Rindge,NH
Summary
Proactive Nursing House Supervisor and Board Certified Registered Nurse specializing in psychiatric and ambulatory care. Excellent reputation for resolving problems, assisting with deescalation when needed and improving patient and family satisfaction. Experience in policy development and staff management procedures positively impacting overall morale and productivity with a focus on safety and teamwork.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing Supervisor and Inpatient Psychiatric Nurse
Westborough Behavioral Healthcare Hospital
07.2021 - Current
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities
- Assessed and evaluated mental health needs, working with multidisciplinary team to initiate, manage and modify individualized care plans
- Delivered trauma informed care
- Supervised a four unit psychiatric hospital serving pediatric and adult patients and their families
- Responded psychiatric and medical emergencies to restore safety and security of patients and staff
- Performed administrative duties and oversaw clinical staff including RNs, LPNs, and MHTs
Nursing House Supervisor
Hospital For Behavioral Medicine
06.2020 - 07.2021
- Performed administrative duties and oversaw clinical staff including RNs, LPNs, and MHTs
- Provided emergency response to psychiatric and medical codes
- Reviewed clinical documentation to asses standards and quality of care
- Collaborated with physicians regarding patient conditions, updates and necessary care changes
- Performed duties in accordance with all applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment
- Preceptor to nurses and nursing supervisors
- Assisted in policy creation and implementation in collaboration with administrative and clinical staff
Registered Nurse Clinical Coordinator
Jaffrey Family Medicine
01.2018 - 06.2020
- Coordinated patient care with multiple disciplines and agencies
- Managed clinical team including RNs, LPNs and CMAs
- Worked closely with practice manager and hospital management team
- Provided Transitional Care Management and Chronic Care Management
- Oversaw all clinical care, nursing duties and scheduling for clinical team
- Created and implemented policies to improve process and patient care
- Assessed patients' needs for care over the phone and in person
- Administered injections, removed sutures and performed wound care
Registered Nurse on Geriatric Psych Unit
Nashoba Valley Medical Center
08.2017 - 01.2018
- Cared for a mixed population of patient's with psychiatric symptoms, behavior issues, and dementia
- Provided for the emotional wellbeing of patients and their family members
- Provided medical care including administering medications and wound care, feeding prescribed diets, and all other nursing needs
Charge Nurse on Psychiatric Unit
Rutland Regional Medical Center
07.2015 - 08.2017
- Supervised clinical team on shift while working closely with nurse manager
- Provided both medical and emotional care for this sometimes volatile population
- Led psychiatric codes, administered emergency medications, used Crisis Prevention Training techniques as appropriate, and completed legal code documentation for the state of Vermont
- Worked closely with the Emergency Department regarding admissions and other psychiatric patient needs
- Precepted new employees
Registered Nurse
South Coast Educational Collaborative
12.2014 - 04.2015
- Provided full time nursing care for children in two Early Childhood Special Needs Classrooms.
- Performed illness assessment, medication administration, and management of medical emergencies, including seizures and respiratory distress.
- Administered g-tube feedings and fed special diets orally, to children at high risk for aspiration.
- Managed patient charts and communicated regularly with teachers, doctors and parents regarding the various medical needs of each individual student.
Certified Home Health Aide
Centrus Premiere Homecare
01.2007 - 01.2014
- Supported pediatric and geriatric clients in their homes with activities of daily living under the supervision of a Physical Therapist or Registered Nurse.
- Offered social, emotional, and medical support and documented all care and observations for the care team.
Education
Bachelor Of Science - Nursing
Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH05.2022
Associate Degree - Nursing
Quinsigamond Community College
05.2014
Skills
- Chronic Care Management
- Transitional Care Management
- Preceptor
- Policy Writing
- Scheduling
- Leadership
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Care Plan Development
- Medication Administration
- Employee Evaluation
- High level of autonomy
- HIPAA compliance
Affiliations
American Psychiatric Nurses Association
Certification
Registered Nurse in Massachusetts - RN2295754
Registered Nurse in New Hampshire - 077203-21
BLS Provider
Preceptor
Crisis Prevention Institute Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
Timeline
Nursing Supervisor and Inpatient Psychiatric Nurse
Westborough Behavioral Healthcare Hospital
07.2021 - Current
Nursing House Supervisor
Hospital For Behavioral Medicine
06.2020 - 07.2021
Registered Nurse Clinical Coordinator
Jaffrey Family Medicine
01.2018 - 06.2020
Registered Nurse on Geriatric Psych Unit
Nashoba Valley Medical Center
08.2017 - 01.2018
Charge Nurse on Psychiatric Unit
Rutland Regional Medical Center
07.2015 - 08.2017
Registered Nurse
South Coast Educational Collaborative
12.2014 - 04.2015
Certified Home Health Aide
Centrus Premiere Homecare
01.2007 - 01.2014
Bachelor Of Science - Nursing
Southern New Hampshire University
Associate Degree - Nursing
Quinsigamond Community College
Registered Nurse in Massachusetts - RN2295754
Registered Nurse in New Hampshire - 077203-21
BLS Provider
Preceptor
Crisis Prevention Institute Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
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