MELISSA FIFE
West Chester,Ohio
Summary
Registered Nurse with over 15 years of experience in healthcare, specializing in case management and clinical coordination. Proven ability to enhance patient care through precise documentation and process improvements. Highly skilled in managing diverse patient populations and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Heath and Social Services Clinical Coordinator
United Healthcare
07.2013 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive assessments for diverse patient populations to determine case management needs.
- Collaborated with L1 case management team to enhance care delivery processes.
- Led initiatives in process streamlining for Immune assessments, resulting in improved efficiency.
- Trained and mentored new hires, fostering a knowledgeable and skilled team.
- Developed specialized focus on care for Developmentally Disabled populations, enhancing patient outcomes.
Hospice RN Case Manager
United Health Group
West Chester, OH
07.2011 - 07.2013
- Provide skilled nursing care and case management for 15+ Hospice patients
- Supervision of LPN and Hospice HHA
- Working collaboratively with patients, families, and IDG to develop and implement plan of care
- Admission and discharge planning
- Educating patients and families on disease progression
- Training of new hires
Occupational Health Nurse
Pacific Manufacturing Ohio
Fairfield, Ohio
01.2011 - 07.2011
- FMLA Administration
- STD and LTD Administration
- ADA Compliance
- Workplace injury treatment and follow up
- Coordinate wellness activities
- Health Plan Administration
- BWC Claim and Hearing Support
- First Aid Team Training – American Red Cross Authorized Instructor
- Source of personal health info for employees
- Medical Supply Orders
- Eyewash station and AED Maintenance
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word, Excel, Publisher, Powerpoint
Staff Registered Nurse
Hospice of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH
03.2009 - 01.2011
- Direct patient care for up to six patients and their families
- Admission and discharge education and documentation
- Nursing skills including administration of IV medications, tracheostomy care, tube feedings, wound care, insulin administration and blood sugar checks
Charge Nurse
Chesterwood Village
West Chester, OH
09.2008 - 03.2009
- Direct patient care for up to seven patients on a skilled rehab unit
- Admission and discharge education and documentation
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ohio University
Athens, OH01.2012
Associates degree - Applied Science – Nursing
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH01.2008
Skills
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Case management
- Clinical documentation
- Patient care planning
- Compliance with regulatory guidelines
- Clinical quality improvement
- Care quality assessments
- Improving clinical quality outcomes
- Patient health education
- Medical database expertise
- Managing patient cases
- Process improvements
Certification
- Ohio State Board of Nursing, Registered Nurse Licensure, 08/21/08, Present
- New Jersey Board of Nursing, Registered Nurse Licensure, 11/27/13, Present
Timeline
Heath and Social Services Clinical Coordinator
United Healthcare
07.2013 - Current
Hospice RN Case Manager
United Health Group
07.2011 - 07.2013
Occupational Health Nurse
Pacific Manufacturing Ohio
01.2011 - 07.2011
Staff Registered Nurse
Hospice of Cincinnati
03.2009 - 01.2011
Charge Nurse
Chesterwood Village
09.2008 - 03.2009
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ohio University
Associates degree - Applied Science – Nursing
University of Cincinnati