Melissa Montgomery RN LNC
West Islip
Summary
RN with over 20 years of healthcare experience in a multitude of fields such as private practice internist office, gynecology, medical testing/radiology, long term care, rehab, pediatrics, the New York State school education system and legal nurse consulting.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Community Liaison
Massapequa Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing
07.2023 - Current
- Networked with local organizations, social workers, and consumers, resulting in establishment of new and lasting partnerships and relationships.
- Communicated with community members to assess concerns or current issues and identify corrective measures.
- Developed long-lasting partnerships with local leaders, management team and peers with active engagement, exemplary communication and consistent issue resolution.
- Developed presentations and media to promote our facility along community resources and programs we offer at local events.
- Collaborated with local organizations to expand health services and resources.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Review PRI's for patient admissions
- Designed effective and user-friendly processes for admissions department
- Devised and implemented strategic recruitment plan with consideration to both long and short term goals.
- Spearheaded and implemented new projects to expand scope of engagement.
Nursing House Supervisor
Berkshire Nursing Home
10.2022 - 07.2023
- Supervise nursing functions for 175 bed facility, providing guidance and leadership to over 25 employees across 3 units.
- Provide emergency response during shifts and when required.
- Collaborated with physicians regarding patient conditions, updates and necessary care changes.
- Reviewed clinical documentation to asses standards and quality of care.
- Administered medications subcutaneously, orally and via IV.
- Fostered excellence by example by "setting pace" and being hands on mentor to clinical staff.
- Created customized care plans, working with hospital staff and families to assess and meet individual needs.
Legal Nurse Consultant
Montgomery Consulting
01.2021 - Current
- Consulting for medical or legal offices
- Review and advise on policy and procedure
- Review, analyze, and summarize medical records with supporting documentation and links highlighting deviations of standards of care
- Develop chronologies – with analytical summary if requested
- Research medical facts, policy & procedures
- Identify deviations of standards of care
- Research evidence based practice
Building Nurse
Half Hollow Hills Central School District
09.2019 - Current
- Oversee health services for a high school of over 1,200 students and almost 300 faculty.
- Developed care plans and made referrals as necessary for students with health concerns or injuries.
- Participated in development of school safety plans to address areas of concern.
- Served as liaison between families, school personnel and other healthcare providers on behalf of students.
- Performed triage on all incoming students and staff and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Completed all accident / incident report documents and monitored student /staff conditions and reported
- to central offices.
- Maintained accuracy, completeness and security for medical records and health information, continue to asses proper documentation..
- Identified new methods to optimize medical records management.
- Kept accurate log of all requests for medical information and records.
- Reviewed charts and flagged incomplete or inaccurate information.
- Treat students for all sports related injuries, follow up care and documentation review completed
- Monitored, educated and treated students with severe health conditions such as diabetes, severe allergies, seizures, adhd, g tubes and more.
- Working as the buildings Covid Coordinator 2020- current
Building Nurse At Birch Elementary School
Merrick School District
09.2018 - 06.2019
- Served as liaison between families, school personnel and other healthcare providers on behalf of students.
- Oversaw health services for school of 540 students and over 100 faculty ranging from grades k-6
- Developed care plans and made referrals as necessary for students with health concerns or injuries.
- Performed health screening for students by conducting vision, hearing and scoliosis evaluations.
- Trained new staff on quality control procedures regarding epi pen use , allergies, diabetes and stop the bleed.
- Certified that equipment and supplies were properly maintained for quality patient care and safety.
- Worked on the SERT (School Emergency Response Team)
- Trained new staff on quality control procedures regarding epi pen use , allergies, diabetes and stop the bleed.
- Maintained NYS compliance for students vaccines and health physicals
- Worked closely with social worker and psychologist in dealing with students with emotional needs and/or those who were involved in CPS cases
- Wrote and implemented new procedures regarding students with severe allergies.
- Maintained knowledge of regulatory requirements, to include accrediting bodies, federal, state and local requirements, as well as district's policies.
1:1 Nurse for Medically Fragile Students
Syosset Central School District
01.2008 - 06.2018
- Performed vitals/glucose testing and administered insulin via injection and medtronic pump
- Educated student on how to count carbohydrates and how to calculate insulin dose
- Monitored and treated students for seizures
- Monitored and treated students for sever allergic reactions
- Monitored quality control of current student charts and documents
- Logged and monitored compliance for immunizations and healthcare data into infinite campus
- Ordered and stocked medical supplies
- Monitored and assisted children with ADD
Charge Nurse
Berkshire Nursing Center
07.2002 - 08.2008
- Effectively managed clinical oversight for 70-bed nursing and rehab unit
- Oversaw and managed 2 nurses and 8 clinical support staff in patient care activities while maintaining a high level of staff morale and professionalism
- Strong leader for nursing personnel assigned to the unit/shift
- Performed wound care per orders.
- Experience with various medical conditions including Parkinson's, Dementia, Diabetes, Cancer, Alzheimer's , CHF, COPD, and more
- Followed infection control procedures
- Documented patient information on each shift
- Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses
- Participated in unit-based Quality Assurance Program.
- Ensured HIPAA compliance
- Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation
- Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate outstanding healthcare teams
- Closely monitored acute and chronic conditions
- Maintained all standards of care
- Identified audit parameters to comply with quality standards of care plans and charting
- Compared incoming data against quality, integrity and accuracy expectations, identified faults and affected timely remedies.
Education
Registered Nurse
Excelsior College
Albany, NY2018
LPN - Nursing
Eastern Suffolk Boces
Bellport, NY2006
Skills
- Strong clinical judgment
- Strong team leader
- Maintains long term professional relationships
- Multitasking strengths
- Self starter who works well independently and within a team
Additional Information
CPR/ AED Certified
Substance Abuse/ Narcan Certified
Professional Certified Aromatherapist
Timeline
Clinical Community Liaison
Massapequa Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing
07.2023 - Current
Nursing House Supervisor
Berkshire Nursing Home
10.2022 - 07.2023
Legal Nurse Consultant
Montgomery Consulting
01.2021 - Current
Building Nurse
Half Hollow Hills Central School District
09.2019 - Current
Building Nurse At Birch Elementary School
Merrick School District
09.2018 - 06.2019
1:1 Nurse for Medically Fragile Students
Syosset Central School District
01.2008 - 06.2018
Charge Nurse
Berkshire Nursing Center
07.2002 - 08.2008
Registered Nurse
Excelsior College
LPN - Nursing
Eastern Suffolk Boces
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