Melissa Frese
Three Bridges,NJ
Summary
Dynamic Clinical Nurse II with extensive oncology expertise at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, excelling in patient treatment planning and comprehensive care management. Proven ability to advocate for patients while coordinating multidisciplinary care. Skilled in prior authorization processes and dedicated to enhancing patient outcomes through evidence-based evaluation and compassionate support.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Nurse II, RN, Outpatient Surgical Oncology
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
Basking Ridge, USA
12.2008 - Current
- Provide outpatient cancer care in surgical oncology, primarily pain and palliative care and urology
- Other specialties include Head and Neck Surgery, Gynecological Surgery, Breast Surgery, Thoracic Surgery, Hepatobiliary
- Provide comprehensive, professional nursing care using clinical skills to carry out patient assessment, care planning, implementation, evaluation, and education; care coordination across the continuum including management of side effects and complications related to disease and treatment as well as home care and hospice referral through office visits and by telephone and electronic communication
- Prior authorizations and letters of medical necessity.
- Responsibilities include: Monitor and educate cancer affected patients; Counsel patients for cancer treatment, prevention, screening and detection; Collaborate with surgeons and clinical staff to achieve optimum patient care; Provide instructions about the precautions to be taken for cancer patients, health care education and disease prevention; Assist with minor surgical procedures: cystoscopy, TRUS guided prostate biopsy, TRUS guided placement of fiducial markers, breast excisions; phlebotomy; MediPort access; Computer documentation; physical evaluation, assessment and medical intervention
- Provide care in Radiation Oncology and Medical Oncology on rotational basis; Instruct patients about radiation therapy and treatment side effects; Triage phone calls for surgery, pain management and medical oncology; psychological support for patients and families
- Remote work including telephone triage and symptom management, care coordination, patient education
RN II, Nurse Educator, Medical/Surgical Unit
Morristown Medical Center
Morristown, USA
01.2006 - 12.2008
- Company Overview: Level II Trauma Center, Magnet Hospital for Excellence
- In addition to above responsibilities, design, implement, evaluate and revise academic and continuing education programs for nurses, patient care technicians and unit representatives
- Meet once a month hospital wide to review new policies and procedures and bring information to staff and provide feedback
- Provide education classes and competencies to unit staff twice a year
- Level II Trauma Center, Magnet Hospital for Excellence
Staff Nurse, RN II, Medical/Surgical Unit, Charge Nurse, Nurse Preceptor
Morristown Medical Center
Morristown, USA
08.2002 - 12.2008
- Company Overview: Level II Trauma Center, Magnet Hospital for Excellence
- Provide nursing care for six to seven post-surgical and medical patients
- Responsibilities include: computer charting and medication administration; administering blood and blood products; remote telemetry; wound care, manage wound vacs, chest tubes and other drains; pre and postoperative education to patients and families; psychological support for patients and families
- Charge for 52 bed unit on rotational basis: Responsibilities include: planning nursing and med/surge tech assignments and staffing for 3 shifts; manage problems that arise with patients/family members/staff; communicate and collaborate with nurse managers and other units; cover LPN’s for duties they are not licensed to perform
- In addition to above responsibilities, provide 8 – 12 weeks of one-on-one training and mentoring for new graduate RNs; acclimating them to the unit; providing hands on instruction in patient care setting
- Level II Trauma Center, Magnet Hospital for Excellence
Nursing Assistant, Rehabilitation/Subacute Care
Atlantic Health System
Morristown, USA
06.2001 - 08.2002
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
William Paterson University
05.2002
Skills
- Patient treatment planning
- Multidisciplinary liaison
- Healthcare coordination
- Patient assessment
- Comprehensive care management
- Evidence-based evaluation
- Oncology expertise
- Clinical nurse training
- Clinical decision-making
- Palliative care
- Prior authorization processes
- Patient advocacy
- Authorization verification
- Medication refill authorizations
- Authorization procedure implementation
- Pre-authorization management
Certification
American Heart Association Basic Life Support
Timeline
Clinical Nurse II, RN, Outpatient Surgical Oncology
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
12.2008 - Current
RN II, Nurse Educator, Medical/Surgical Unit
Morristown Medical Center
01.2006 - 12.2008
Staff Nurse, RN II, Medical/Surgical Unit, Charge Nurse, Nurse Preceptor
Morristown Medical Center
08.2002 - 12.2008
Nursing Assistant, Rehabilitation/Subacute Care
Atlantic Health System
06.2001 - 08.2002
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
William Paterson University
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