Melissa Furman MSN-Ed, RN
Registered Nurse
Lebanon,PA
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, assessment skills, and natural interpersonal strengths. Patient-oriented Nurse with years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Director of The Practical Nursing Program
Lebanon County Career And Technology Center
07.2023 - Current
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors.
- Tracked employee attendance and punctuality.
- Trained and guided team members.
- Monitored workflow and administrative processes.
- Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
- Evaluated company documentation to verify alignment with regulatory requirements.
Registered Nurse House Supervisor
Cedar Haven Healthcare Center
10.2018 - Current
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, and physicians to promote high quality patient care.
- Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
- Created customized care plans, working with hospital staff and families to assess and meet individual needs.
- Managed the care of 150-230 residents and a staff of 50-75.
Instructor/Interim Program Director
Lebanon County Career And Technology Center
09.2017 - 06.2023
- Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
- Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Oversaw curriculum development and implementation in alignment with best practices.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical, ED, Pediatrics
Wellspan Good Samaritan Hospital
01.2013 - 02.2018
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT 08.2017 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT 03.2016 - 08.2017
Associate of Science - Nursing
Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences
Lancaster, PA 01.2010 - 12.2012
Skills
Emergency Care
Substance Abuse Prevention
Health Education
Special Needs Care
Health Promotion
Diabetes management
Confidentiality Practices
Adolescent health
Bullying Prevention
Acute Illness Recognition
Immunization Record Review
Crisis Intervention
Timeline
Director of The Practical Nursing Program
Lebanon County Career And Technology Center
07.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse House Supervisor
Cedar Haven Healthcare Center
10.2018 - Current
Instructor/Interim Program Director
Lebanon County Career And Technology Center
09.2017 - 06.2023
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Western Governors University
08.2017 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
03.2016 - 08.2017
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical, ED, Pediatrics
Wellspan Good Samaritan Hospital
01.2013 - 02.2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences
01.2010 - 12.2012