Melissa Mortach
Summary
- Patient-oriented Nurse with 27 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments.
- Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
- Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
- Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Absolute Health Care
03.2023 - Current
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Authored initial assessments of patients and family to develop plans for individual home care needs.
- Created patient assessments and plans for individual home care needs.
- Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes.
- Admissions into hospice care, develop plan of care, contact physician for orders, order supplies and DME, education regarding all aspects of care
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Ohio's Hospice Of Dayton
04.2021 - 03.2023
- Case load of 20 patient's at homes and nursing facilities
- Provided direct patient care, assessment, evaluations of care, treatments, education regarding plan of care, medications, patient centered and family centered.
- Authored initial assessments of patients and family to develop plans for individual home care needs.
- Created patient assessments and plans for individual home care needs.
- Worked with suppliers and vendors on provision of medical equipment, items and services.
- Effectively communicated with physicians regarding patient needs, performance, medications and changes.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Traveling
08.2008 - 03.2021
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses
- care of patient's in all aspects: pediatric, psychiatric care, geriatrics.
- traveled from Washington DC, Wright patterson Air Force Base, University hospitals in Cleveland, Ohio, Lima, Ohio, Springfield, Ohio. Level one trauma centers to small ER's
Assistant Clinical Manager
Mercy Healthcare
06.1998 - 08.2008
- Implemented new policies and educated staff on changes.
- Provide ongoing case management to patients to implement appropriate treatment plan, adhere to quality models and maximize utilization of services needed to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Promoted high morale and staff retention through dynamic communication, prompt problem resolution, proactive supervisory practices and facilitation of positive work environment.
- Facilitate hiring of qualified individuals by interview applicants and making recommendations for employment
- JACHO readiness, surveys, education of the staff in regards to the care of an oncology patient, performance improvement, evaluations, schedules, communication with physicians, follow-up with patient and family concern, compliance
- Oversaw overall operation of nursing services and patient care.
- Delegated tasks to staff members, monitored completion of all duties and provided support to enhance performance.
- Selected, promoted and terminated staff members.
Education
Diploma RN - Nursing
Bon Secours School of Nursing
Norfolk, VA06-1997
Skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Coordinate needs of patient's with other disciplines
- assessment of patient, family needs, implement plan of cares, obtain orders from the physicians
- IV skills, excellent assessment skills, working at a fast pace,
- compassionate caring
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Absolute Health Care
03.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Ohio's Hospice Of Dayton
04.2021 - 03.2023
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Traveling
08.2008 - 03.2021
Assistant Clinical Manager
Mercy Healthcare
06.1998 - 08.2008
Diploma RN - Nursing
Bon Secours School of Nursing
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