MELISSA BOSCHENREITHER
Belleville,IL
Summary
Registered Nurse with 13 years experience. Working the last 6 years in the Emergency Department as a staff nurse then as a charge nurse and the last 2 years as an Assistant Nurse Manager. Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. Dedicated nursing leader with excellent unit management skills. Proficient in quality, cost and care standards focused on maximizing resources and patient satisfaction. Registered Nurse in state of Illinois.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
RN, Emergency Room
Memorial Hospital
Belleville, IL
12.2017 - 04.2022
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Served as Charge Nurse 9/2021-4/2022.
Assistant Nurse Manager
Memorial Hospital
04.2022 - Current
- Reviewed department performance and adjusted coverage to compensate for changing conditions.
- Assisted in budget management, optimizing resource allocation to maximize patient care quality without compromising fiscal responsibility.
- Evaluated skills of nursing personnel and verified staff certifications for validity.
- Assisted Nurse Manager.
- Performed real-time chart audits for patients ensuring accuracy and completeness of information while capitalizing on opportunities for process improvement.
- Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training, and standards of patient care.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
- Evaluated staff performance regularly, providing constructive feedback and support for professional development opportunities.
- Served as a liaison between nursing staff and administration, advocating for the needs of both parties to promote overall organizational success.
- Promoted a positive work environment by fostering open communication, teamwork, and professional growth opportunities for nursing staff.
- Led staff huddles to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
- Collaborated with other departments to streamline processes and enhance interdisciplinary teamwork, ultimately improving continuity of care for patients.
- Managed 25-30 nurses and nursing activities in 284 bed hospital by providing comprehensive nursing guidance and maintaining outstanding patient satisfaction and care standards.
Registered Nurse
Memorial Hospital Belleville
05.2010 - 12.2017
- Chronic patient care in med-surg unit, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care to monitoring for up to six patients per shift
- Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases
- Instructed patient and family members on proper discharge information
- Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluation, and nursing diagnoses
- Followed Infection control procedures
- Assisted patients with ADLs Patient and family advocacy
- Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests
- Managed care of the Post-operative patient
- Monitored fluid intake and output levels
- Resource nurse for new graduate nurses and nurses new to the unit
- Ensured HIPPA compliance.
Patient Care Technician
Memorial Hospital
12.2008 - 05.2010
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse
- Tested and recorded blood glucose levels
- Provided pre- and post-operative care
- Assisted patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding, and elimination
- Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs, and automobiles
- Maintained a clean, healthy, and safe environment
- Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Southwestern Illinois College
Belleville, Illinois01.2010
Skills
- ACLS
- Staff Coaching and Mentoring
- Immunizations
- Employee Recruitment and Hiring
- Staff Management
- Corrective Action Implementation
- Quality Assurance Controls
- PALS Instructor
- Staff Supervision
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Conflict Management
- Problem resolution capability
- Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (BLS)
Timeline
Assistant Nurse Manager
Memorial Hospital
04.2022 - Current
RN, Emergency Room
Memorial Hospital
12.2017 - 04.2022
Registered Nurse
Memorial Hospital Belleville
05.2010 - 12.2017
Patient Care Technician
Memorial Hospital
12.2008 - 05.2010
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Southwestern Illinois College