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 & Rehabilitation of Sterling Heights
04.2025 - Current
- Developed and implemented patient care plans to ensure optimal rehabilitation outcomes.
- Led interdisciplinary team meetings to coordinate care and improve service delivery.
- Mentored staff on best practices for patient engagement and rehabilitation techniques.
- Enhanced workflow processes, resulting in improved operational efficiency across units.
- Ensured compliance with regulations and standards through regular audits, staff education, and policy updates.
- Addressed clinical issues promptly to reduce risks associated with patient care or operational inefficiencies in the unit.
- Developed strong working relationships with physicians, nurses, therapists, and ancillary staff for cohesive unit functioning.
- Handled complaints from patients and families and immediately took steps for quick resolution and to prevent reoccurrence.
- Coordinated nursing with other services to promote continuity of total regimen of care.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Behavioral center of michigan
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.
Registered Nurse
Regency Nursing & Rehabilitation Centers
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
Skills
- Employee engagement
- Patient advocacy
- CPR/AED
- Patient safety
- Patient education
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking Abilities
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Organizational skills
- Decision-making
- Patient care assessment
- Documentation review
Certification
BLS
- First Aid/CPR
Timeline
Unit Manager
Optalis Health & Rehabilitation of Sterling Heights
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