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Melissa Heathcote

Henderson,NV

Summary

Dynamic Clinical Supervisor with extensive experience at Henderson Hospital, excelling in team supervision and clinical assessment. Proven track record in enhancing patient care quality through effective staff development and streamlined processes. Skilled in EMR management and crisis response, fostering a collaborative environment that prioritizes patient safety and outcomes.

Work History

Clinical Supervisor

Henderson Hospital
  • Supervised daily clinical operations, ensuring adherence to healthcare standards and protocols.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
  • Conducted performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback to enhance staff development.
  • Streamlined workflow processes, improving efficiency in patient management systems.
  • Mentored junior staff, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.
  • Analyzed patient outcomes data to identify areas for quality improvement initiatives.
  • Oversaw compliance with regulatory requirements, maintaining high standards of safety and quality care.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care for clients with complex needs, ensuring comprehensive support was provided across all domains of life functioning.
  • Assessed patients, determined needs, and managed care.
  • Responded to crisis situations with calm and professional approach to optimize support.
  • Monitored, analyzed, and corrected staff performance and worked with nurse manager to raise standards of practice.
  • Ensured compliance with regulatory standards by conducting regular audits of clinical records and procedures.
  • I have stepped in and covered the Director position in her absence and during vacations.
  • I also assist in all IT issues. Superuser for Cerner and do the birth log and audits for the unit. I do all the scheduling the staff for the unit.
  • I started the hospital from opening and was involved with all the level of care changes from Level 1 nursery to Level 3 NICU.

Registered Nurse

Summerlin Hospital
Las Vegas, NV
08.2014 - 10.2016
  • Travel nurse to start then preceptor for all incoming travelers. Triage, labor, antepartum, baby catcher.
  • Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure safety and effectiveness.
  • Conducted patient assessments to identify needs and evaluate care effectiveness.
  • Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care instructions.

Registered Nurse

Altru Hospital
Grand Forks, ND
08.2008 - 08.2014
  • Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
  • Started my nursing career as postpartum nurse for 6 months then advanced through the labor course
  • Relief charge, preceptor, triage, labor, baby catcher, floated to nicu.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Nevada State College
Henderson, NV
10-2020

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Dakota Weslyn
Mitchell, SD
05-2008

Skills

Clinical training

  • Staff scheduling
  • Team supervision
  • Clinical assessment
  • Staff development
  • Clinical instruction
  • Staff management
  • Staff education and training
  • Medical records management
  • Patient education
  • Direct patient care
  • Documentation requirements

Team supervision

Staff scheduling

Clinical assessment

Staff management

Medical records management

HIPAA

Documentation requirements

Direct patient care

Clinical education

EMR / EHR

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Reporting requirements

Unit administration

Patient management

Staff development

Staff education and training

Patient education

Suicide risk assessment

Unit leadership

Unit supervision

Clinical skills

Organizing staff schedules

Clinical staff management

Medication dispensing

Critical thinking

Employee supervision

Performance monitoring

Patient care assessment

Employee performance evaluations

Patient safety

CPR/AED

Training and mentoring

Medical clinical procedures

Skilled in baby catching and stabilizing newborns for transport

Triage, Labor, Antepartum and Postpartum

Accomplishments

Daisy Award winner for nursing care.

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Summerlin Hospital
08.2014 - 10.2016

Registered Nurse

Altru Hospital
08.2008 - 08.2014

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Nevada State College

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Dakota Weslyn

Clinical Supervisor

Henderson Hospital
Melissa Heathcote