Melissa Karmick
Westerville
Summary
Professional nursing leader prepared for advanced responsibilities in healthcare management. Proven ability to drive patient care excellence and improve operational efficiency. Strong focus on collaborative team leadership and adaptable to changing environments. Skilled in strategic planning, staff development, and regulatory compliance, consistently delivering impactful results.
Experienced with nursing leadership, staff development, and patient care optimization. Utilizes strategic planning and quality improvement to enhance healthcare services. Strong understanding of team collaboration and resource management to drive impactful results.
Patient-focused director of nursing offering 29-year background driving quality improvements and coaching nursing staff to reach full potential. Strong organizational, communication and multitasking abilities. Expertise in managing medical records, evaluating staff performance and developing continued care plans.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Nursing
Better Home Health Care
01.2022 - Current
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
- Collaborated with staff, management, and external groups to coordinate patient care.
Director of Nursing
Home Health Care Alliance of Ohio, LLC.
09.2021 - Current
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by staying current on industry standards and updating policies accordingly.
- Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
Director of Nursing
Pro Choice Healthcare Services, LLC
05.2021 - Current
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by staying current on industry standards and updating policies accordingly.
- Streamlined nursing operations by optimizing staffing schedules, resource allocation, and workflow processes.
Director of Nursing
Northstar Home Healthcare
05.2021 - Current
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by staying current on industry standards and updating policies accordingly.
- Streamlined nursing operations by optimizing staffing schedules, resource allocation, and workflow processes.
Director of Nursing
Serenity Home Health Care Agency
01.2019 - 05.2021
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by staying current on industry standards and updating policies accordingly.
- Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
- Streamlined nursing operations by optimizing staffing schedules, resource allocation, and workflow processes.
- Collaborated with staff, management, and external groups to coordinate patient care.
Director of Nursing
Buckeye Health Agency
02.2017 - 01.2019
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by staying current on industry standards and updating policies accordingly.
- Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
Registered Nurse
Laurels of Norworth
04.2015 - 02.2017
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
Registered Nurse
Columbus Alzheimer Care Center
08.1996 - 04.2015
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mount Carmel College of Nursing
Mount Carmel, OH05-1996
Skills
- Nurse education and training
- Leadership and guidance
- Quality improvement
- Strong work ethic
- Long-term care
- Clinical operations management
- Behavioral health
- Case management
- First aid and CPR
Certification
- Home Health Aide (HHA) Certification
- Ohio Driver's License
- CPR/AED Certification
- First Aid Certification
Timeline
Director of Nursing
Better Home Health Care
01.2022 - Current
Director of Nursing
Home Health Care Alliance of Ohio, LLC.
09.2021 - Current
Director of Nursing
Pro Choice Healthcare Services, LLC
05.2021 - Current
Director of Nursing
Northstar Home Healthcare
05.2021 - Current
Director of Nursing
Serenity Home Health Care Agency
01.2019 - 05.2021
Director of Nursing
Buckeye Health Agency
02.2017 - 01.2019
Registered Nurse
Laurels of Norworth
04.2015 - 02.2017
Registered Nurse
Columbus Alzheimer Care Center
08.1996 - 04.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Mount Carmel College of Nursing
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