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Melissa Loftis

Palm Bay

Summary

Compassionate Director of Nursing with proven ability to lead teams in delivering patient-centered care while maintaining operational efficiency. Specialize in clinical management, healthcare compliance, and staff development. Excel in communication, leadership, and problem-solving to enhance team performance and patient satisfaction.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director of Nursing

Viera Del Mar
Melbourne
03.2024 - 05.2025
  • Reviewed incident reports submitted by nurses related to any adverse events that occurred during their shift.
  • Monitored changes in laws and regulations related to healthcare delivery services to ensure compliance with all applicable standards.
  • Created reports summarizing patient outcomes based on data collected from various sources.
  • Ensured compliance with state regulations regarding nurse-to-patient ratios and other safety guidelines.
  • Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare providers to coordinate patient care plans.
  • Provided clinical guidance and direction to nursing staff to ensure quality care was provided in a timely manner.
  • Implemented changes needed to correct deficiencies found during government inspections.

Director of Nursing

Vero Beach Care Center
Vero Beach
04.2023 - 01.2024
  • Reviewed incident reports submitted by nurses related to any adverse events that occurred during their shift.
  • Monitored changes in laws and regulations related to healthcare delivery services to ensure compliance with all applicable standards.
  • Conducted performance evaluations for all nursing staff members and made recommendations for improvement when necessary.
  • Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare providers to coordinate patient care plans.
  • Analyzed trends in patient care activities such as medication errors or falls within the facility.
  • Oversaw the daily operations of the nursing department including staffing, scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation.

Director of Nursing

Avante of Melbourne
Melbourne
02.2020 - 03.2023
  • Implemented and directed clinical services and operations to deliver competent, quality care.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Mount Wachusett Community College
Gardner, MA
06-1991

Associate of Arts - General Studies

Mount Wachusett Community College
Gardner, MA
06-1990

Skills

  • Quality assurance
  • Patient care coordination
  • Incident reporting
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Staff performance evaluation
  • Data analysis
  • Clinical guidance
  • Resource allocation
  • Team leadership
  • Effective communication
  • Problem solving
  • Healthcare regulations compliance

Certification

  • Registered Nurse, Board of Nursing, 1991. License # RN9196467(expires July 31, 2026)
  • Nursing Hoe Training Provider, Department of Elder Affairs, State of Florida, 2011.#NH2748
  • BLS-CPR,AED certificate
  • CDC Infection Control certification-19 hrs 2019
  • FHCA Introduction to Risk Management-15 hrs 2025
  • Wound Care certificate 2025

Timeline

Director of Nursing

Viera Del Mar
03.2024 - 05.2025

Director of Nursing

Vero Beach Care Center
04.2023 - 01.2024

Director of Nursing

Avante of Melbourne
02.2020 - 03.2023

Associate of Science - Nursing

Mount Wachusett Community College

Associate of Arts - General Studies

Mount Wachusett Community College

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