Melissa Barczyk
Macomb,MI
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Unit Manager
Optalis Health and Rehabilitation of Sterling Heig
Sterling Heights, MI
04.2025 - Current
- Supervised daily operations and staff activities in a health rehabilitation setting.
- Implemented care plans to meet individual patient needs and enhance recovery.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to optimize patient care strategies.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare teams effectively.
- Provided guidance, coaching, and mentoring to staff members.
- Mentored nursing staff and set unit goals and standards.
- Developed effective strategies to improve employee morale, motivation, and engagement.
- Ensured that the unit was compliant with safety standards and protocols set by the organization.
- Initiated audit process to evaluate thoroughness of documentation and maintenance of facility standards.
- Resolved complex customer service issues in a timely manner.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure seamless integration of services provided by the unit.
- Oversaw daily operations of unit, ensuring efficiency and compliance with company policies.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Behavioral center of michigan
Warren, MI
03.2024 - 04.2025
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Recorded comprehensive patient histories and coordinated treatment plans with multi-disciplinary team members.
- Supported the development of therapeutic relationships between clients and providers.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions for patients in a residential setting.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatments as needed.
- Assessed client responses to medication regimes and reported any adverse reactions.
- Assisted with crisis intervention when needed.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Monitored patient behavior and reported changes to the healthcare team.
Registered Nurse
Regency Nursing & Rehabilitation Centers
Utica, MI
04.2021 - 01.2024
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
- Ensured compliance with standards of professional practice as well as state and federal regulations related to health care delivery services.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow up appointments or referrals for additional services.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
St Clair County Community College
Port Huron, MI05-2010
Certification
BLS
- First Aid/CPR
Timeline
Unit Manager
Optalis Health and Rehabilitation of Sterling Heig
04.2025 - Current
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Behavioral center of michigan
03.2024 - 04.2025
Registered Nurse
Regency Nursing & Rehabilitation Centers
04.2021 - 01.2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
St Clair County Community College