Melisa Stricklen
PRYOR,OK
Summary
Talented Registered Nurse bringing eighteen years of experience in hands-on care of acute and chronic patients. Hands-on experience in education-focused roles. Enthusiastic and eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Start of Care Clinical RN
Cherokee Nation Home Health Services
06.2022 - Current
- Achieved high patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and knowledgeable care.
- Streamlined patient admission processes for increased efficiency and reduced hospital readmissions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create comprehensive care plans for patients with chronic illnesses.
- Provided ongoing education to patients and their families on managing health conditions at home, promoting self-care and independence.
- Served as a preceptor for new staff members, ensuring proper orientation and training for seamless integration into the team.
- Acted as a liaison between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals, fostering open lines of communication.
Registered Nurse Case Manager Wound Care
Ardent Health Systems/Healogics Wound Care
10.2018 - 05.2022
- Participated in patient and family planning process, as well as provided instructions and addressed question and concerns.
- Examined patients and documented history of current and previous conditions, illnesses, injuries and current medications.
- Performed evaluations on consistent basis to address changes in patient needs, conditions and medications, altering care plans when required.
- Created individualized care plans based on nursing diagnosis and incorporated appropriate nursing methods to achieve positive outcomes.
- Developed care plans based on nursing diagnosis and incorporated therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative nursing methods.
- Assists physician in providing advanced wound care.
- Administer Hyperbaric Oxygen treatments.
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Carter Home Healthcare
04.2016 - 11.2016
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Directed appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing processes and protocols.
- Conducted regular re-evaluations to address changes in needs and conditions, introducing revisions to care plans.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Created patient assessments and plans for individual home care needs.
Home Health Clinical Manager
Cherokee Nation Home Health Services
09.2007 - 04.2016
- Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both patients and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.
- Fostered excellence by example by "setting pace" and being hands on mentor to clinical staff.
- Recruited, hired and coached employees to offer high-quality, cost-effective care to all patients.
- 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.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Hasting Hospital
08.2004 - 09.2007
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Ordered and analyzed diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient conditions.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Rogers State University
Claremore, OK07.2012
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rogers State University
Claremore, OK05.2004
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing Science
Northeastern A&M College
Miami, OKSkills
- Mentoring proficiency
- Completing physical assessments
- Evidence-based Teaching
- Compassionate and Caring
- Critical Thinking
- Attention to Detail
- Medical Supply Management
- Creative Problem Solving
- Microsoft Office
- Clear Patient Communication
Timeline
Start of Care Clinical RN
Cherokee Nation Home Health Services
06.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse Case Manager Wound Care
Ardent Health Systems/Healogics Wound Care
10.2018 - 05.2022
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Carter Home Healthcare
04.2016 - 11.2016
Home Health Clinical Manager
Cherokee Nation Home Health Services
09.2007 - 04.2016
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Hasting Hospital
08.2004 - 09.2007
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Rogers State University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rogers State University
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing Science
Northeastern A&M College
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