Melissa Johnson
Kingston
Summary
Dynamic nursing leader with extensive experience at The Landing of Poughkeepsie, excelling in medication management and performance evaluation. Proven track record in budget oversight and staff development, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration to enhance patient care. Committed to quality assurance and effective communication, driving successful outcomes in complex healthcare environments.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Nursing Services
The Landing of Poughkeepsie
Poughkeepsie
12.2017 - Current
- Manages and supervises assigned staff by scheduling and delegating assignments, providing direction, completing performance reviews (including input on pay adjustments), hiring and providing discipline consistent with Company policy, as well as providing support, direction, feedback and training for such staff.
- Maintains a medication system which adheres to state, federal and Company laws, regulations and guidelines. Performs assessments and reassessments to determine resident needs and establish appropriate service plans.
- Maintains the Resident Services Department within budget and according to Atria's policies, procedures and standards. Completes daily Quality Enhancement reviews to ascertain if the Department is meeting state regulations and Atria policies.
- Provides training and orientation to new assisted living staff members and ongoing training to current staff members. Communicates to residents, families, department heads and staff in an effective and respectful manner, as needed. For clinical-related matters, maintains active community and professional ties with clinical and non-clinical contacts. Maintains positive relationships with residents, residents' families and physicians.
- For Assisted Living and Memory Care facility.
Private Home Care Case
03.2006 - Current
- Nursing care for a C4-C5 Quadriplegic in his home. Cares include daily assessments and cares, care of suprapubic catheter (dressing change and irrigation), monitoring and intervention for frequent episodes of Autonomic Dysreflexia, and in depth physical therapy.
- Contact information: Thor 845-255-7041
Regional Case Manager
Wingate Health Care
Highland
05.2014 - 12.2017
- Managed complex medical cases focusing on continuity of care, quality of care, and seamless transitioning.
- Organized complex discharges for ventilator dependent patients and sub-acute patients with chronic conditions. Responsibilities included: patient education, care planning, admission coordination, and managed insurance coordination.
- Responsible for chart review and cost negotiation with insurance companies.
- Strong focus on patient, caregiver, and staff education to decrease exacerbation of disease and decrease hospital re-admissions.
- Key participant in workgroup with Taconic to establish Wingate with the Taconic Community Delivery System Project. Established policies and procedures, budget proposals, as well as care models to transition the facilities into said system.
- NYRAH coordinator with excellent success managing avoidable hospitalizations.
Med-Surg Case Manager
Willcare Inc.
Lake Katrine
05.2010 - 03.2014
- Managed a case load of approximately 30-45 patients requiring wound care, IV therapy, in depth teaching regarding medications and disease processes, as well as long term planning.
- Selected to precept new nurses.
- Proficient with electronic medical record keeping.
- Proficient with Oasis assessment and documentation.
J & D Ultracare
Suffern
01.2005 - 12.2007
- Worked with pediatric population in Ulster and Dutchess County in the home setting. Patients had a variety of diagnosis including Treacher Collins, Prune Belly Syndrome, and Cerebral Palsy. Skills provided include respiratory management (chest physiotherapy, suctioning, ventilator maintenance, trach care), tube feeding, straight catheterizations, medication administration & daily assessments.
Nursing staff relief
Anytime Home Care
Kingston
01.2005 - 12.2006
- Nursing staff relief for multiple local skilled nursing facilities and OMRDD group homes.
Interim Health Care
Nanuet
01.2002 - 12.2005
- Worked with pediatric patients in the home in Orange and Ulster County with a variety of diagnosis. Cares included maintenance of trach, ventilator, and BiPap, tube feeding, suctioning, medication administration & daily assessments.
Nursing staff relief
Unlimited Care. Inc.
Kingston
01.2001 - 12.2002
- Nursing staff relief for local multiple skilled nursing facilities as well as working in home setting on cases requiring 24/7 nursing cases due to ventilator dependence.
Staff nurse and charge nurse
The Thompson House
Rhinebeck
01.1999 - 12.2002
- Responsible for admissions and discharges, transcribing and implementing physician orders.
- Responsible for assessing, medicating, and providing supportive care to patients assigned to me.
- Skills performed include trach care, suctioning, tube feedings, urinary catheter insertion and care of. Cared for patients with Diabetes Mellitus, Muscular Sclerosis, Traumatic Brain Injuries, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Congestive Heart Failure
- Hospice patients, Kidney Failure requiring dialysis, and Dementia to name a few.
- Hospice was affiliated with my unit and we had roughly 5-10 Hospice patients on the unit.
Floor nurse
Northeast Center for Special Care
Lake Katrine
01.1998 - 12.2001
- Worked as a floor nurse on both the vent unit and medical surgical floor. Tasks consistent with facility work including admissions, transfers, discharges, medication management, treatment facilitation and CNA supervision.
Education
MSN -
SUNY Empire State College
Saratoga Springs, NY12.2019
BSN -
SUNY - Delhi
Delhi12.2014
Skills
- Medication management and care planning
- Performance evaluation and quality assurance
- Budget management and clinical oversight
- Patient education and case coordination
- Staff supervision and development
- Team leadership and interdisciplinary collaboration
- Effective communication and problem solving
- Training development and professional growth
- Clinical assessment and documentation
- Wellness services and quality control
Certification
AED Certification
IV Certification
CPR Certification
St. Luke's Hospital Transition Group
St. Luke's Hospital CCJR Committee
Greater Hospital of NY NYRAH Project
Taconic CBIDS (Community Based Integration Delivery System)
Community Partnership Hudson Valley Care Transition Coalition
IV Certification
CPR Certification
St. Luke's Hospital Transition Group
St. Luke's Hospital CCJR Committee
Greater Hospital of NY NYRAH Project
Taconic CBIDS (Community Based Integration Delivery System)
Community Partnership Hudson Valley Care Transition Coalition
Accomplishments
IPRO Award- Excellence in Care Transition
Timeline
Director of Nursing Services
The Landing of Poughkeepsie
12.2017 - Current
Regional Case Manager
Wingate Health Care
05.2014 - 12.2017
Med-Surg Case Manager
Willcare Inc.
05.2010 - 03.2014
Private Home Care Case
03.2006 - Current
J & D Ultracare
01.2005 - 12.2007
Nursing staff relief
Anytime Home Care
01.2005 - 12.2006
Interim Health Care
01.2002 - 12.2005
Nursing staff relief
Unlimited Care. Inc.
01.2001 - 12.2002
Staff nurse and charge nurse
The Thompson House
01.1999 - 12.2002
Floor nurse
Northeast Center for Special Care
01.1998 - 12.2001
MSN -
SUNY Empire State College
BSN -
SUNY - Delhi