Melissa Mitchell
Seguin
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) with experience providing high-quality patient care in various healthcare settings. Skilled in administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and collaborating with healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Excellent communication and organizational skills, with a strong focus on patient advocacy and promoting a safe and supportive environment. Seeking to leverage my expertise and passion for nursing to contribute to a dynamic healthcare team.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Health and Wellness Director
Brookdale Senior Living
01.2025 - Current
- Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Worked in fast-paced environment with competing demands for time and attention.
- Designed and introduced leadership development, coaching and team management model, resulting in promotion of employees into increased levels of responsibility.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Health and Wellness Coordinator
Brookdale Senior Living
02.2024 - Current
- Developed and implemented comprehensive wellness programs to promote physical activity, healthy eating, and stress management for employees
- Conducted health assessments and provided personalized wellness coaching for individuals seeking to improve their overall well-being
Resident Care Coordinator
Brookdale Senior Living
11.2021 - Current
- Manage the care needs and services for residents within a senior living community, ensuring their well-being and satisfaction.
- Coordinate with internal staff, such as nurses and caregivers, to monitor resident health status, medication administration, and daily living activities.
- Serve as a primary point of contact for residents and families, addressing concerns, facilitating communication, and resolving any issues or conflicts that may arise.
Med Tech
Brookdale Senior Living
10.2018 - Current
- Performed quality control procedures to ensure accuracy and reliability of medications.
- Maintained medical equipment and supplies in accordance with regulatory standards
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to coordinate patient care and communicate test results
Education
Bachelor of Science In Nursing - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX05-2029
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Nursing
Galen College Of Nursing
12.2023
Skills
- Health promotion
- Wellness coaching
- Nutrition expertise
- Mental health support
- Living skills
- Senior living experience
- Activities of daily living (ADL) assistance
- Supporting daily living needs
Certification
- Licensed Vocational Nurse
- Galen College Of Nursing
- January 2024
Timeline
Health and Wellness Director
Brookdale Senior Living
01.2025 - Current
Health and Wellness Coordinator
Brookdale Senior Living
02.2024 - Current
Resident Care Coordinator
Brookdale Senior Living
11.2021 - Current
Med Tech
Brookdale Senior Living
10.2018 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Nursing
Galen College Of Nursing
Bachelor of Science In Nursing - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
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