Melissa Childres
Weedsport,NY
Summary
Seasoned compassionate RN with 25 years of combined experience in both acute care settings as well as outpatient primary care and remote settings
. Eager to secure a registered nurse position in an outpatient bariatric care clinic that will allow me to utilize my superior communication, organizational and critical thinking skills deliver high quality care yo clients. a position as a Registered Nurse in an outpatient setting that allows me to utilize my critical thinking, organizational and superior communication skills. To deliver optimal quality care gained through extensive hospital and private practice-based experience. I aim to leverage my extensive experience to support clients through their bariatric journey.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chronic and Transitional Care Manager, RN,BSN
Internal Medicine Associates
11.2008 - Current
- Structured recording of patient health information, maintaining a comprehensive electronic care plan month to month, managing transitions of care and chronic health services, and coordinating and sharing patient health information timely within and outside the practice
- Increased patient adherence to medication regimens through detailed education on potential side effects, drug interactions, and proper administration techniques.
- Working remotely
- Communicating through triage with providers.
- Promoted continuity of care by maintaining comprehensive patient records, including medical history, medications, treatment plans, and follow-up recommendations.
- Provided extensive support to patients and families to offer the highest level of care.
- Provided leadership, guidance and support to staff members.
- Referred clients to appropriate team members, community agencies and organizations to meet treatment needs.
- Monitored program performance and outcomes for successful delivery of services.
- Assessed community needs and identified resources for social and community service programs.
- Facilitated seamless transitions between healthcare settings, ensuring appropriate care and follow-up appointments.
Travel RN, BSN
AMERICAN MOBILE HEALTHCARE
01.2001 - 01.2004
- Charge nurse duties including bed coordination, problem solving and troubleshooting
- Patient and family education including medication, procedures, diagnoses and wound care.
- Increased patient safety through diligent monitoring of vital signs, administering medications accurately, and promptly addressing any concerns.
- Adapted quickly to new environments, swiftly becoming familiar with facility-specific workflows and practices while maintaining a high level of performance.
- Maintained high-quality patient care standards by adhering to facility protocols, policies, and procedures.
- Promoted health education for patients and families, empowering them to make informed decisions about their healthcare needs.
- Assisted in reducing hospital readmissions through comprehensive discharge planning and thorough patient education on self-care management strategies.
- Efficiently managed heavy caseloads at various locations, ensuring timely assessment and intervention for each assigned patient.
- Collaborated closely with multidisciplinary teams for coordination of specialized care for patients with complex medical conditions.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
Cardiac Transplant Team, RN, BSN
Strong Memorial Hospital, University Of Rochester
03.1999 - 05.2001
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- 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.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
SUNY College at Brockport
05.1999
Skills
- Excellent communication and listening skills
- Compassion and empathy for others
- Care Coordination
- Clinical Assessments
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Organizational Skills
- Self Motivation
Certification
Certified Mindfulness Teacher
Certifies Spirituality Coach
Certified Mindfulness Teacher
As a mindfulness teacher, I guise individuals in practices such as meditation, mindful eating, breathwork and compassionate listening. I offer tools to use in daily life to reduce stress and anxiety optimizing wellness in mind, body and spirit
Timeline
Chronic and Transitional Care Manager, RN,BSN
Internal Medicine Associates
11.2008 - Current
Travel RN, BSN
AMERICAN MOBILE HEALTHCARE
01.2001 - 01.2004
Cardiac Transplant Team, RN, BSN
Strong Memorial Hospital, University Of Rochester
03.1999 - 05.2001
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
SUNY College at Brockport