Melissa Rucci
Summary
Dynamic healthcare executive with proven success at Bon Secours Mercy Health, excelling in strategic planning and team leadership. Spearheaded initiatives that enhanced patient satisfaction and operational efficiency. Expert in budget oversight and risk management, fostering strong relationships with stakeholders to drive sustainable growth and innovation across nursing departments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Vice President of Nursing
Bon Secours Mercy Health St. Joseph Warren Hospita
05.2021 - Current
- Cultivated strong relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, vendors, regulators, and community leaders to promote collaboration and long-term success.
- Led cross-functional teams for the successful completion of major projects, resulting in increased efficiency and client satisfaction.
- Demonstrated proficient leadership skills to motivate employees and build competent teams.
- Collaborated with senior management to develop strategic initiatives and long term goals.
- Managed financial planning and budgeting processes, ensuring fiscal responsibility and maximizing return on investments.
- Developed new revenue streams by identifying growth opportunities and forging strategic partnerships with key industry players.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement, fostering innovation and driving sustainable growth across the organization.
- Leveraged technology to automate workflows and streamline processes, resulting in increased productivity and cost savings across the organization.
- Enhanced company profitability by implementing strategic business plans and optimizing operational processes.
- Built high-performance teams through effective recruitment practices focused on competency alignment coupled with ongoing performance management processes.
- Led recruitment and development of strategic alliances to maximize utilization of existing talent and capabilities.
- Identified opportunities to improve business process flows and productivity.
- Championed talent development programs, promoting employee engagement and retention while enhancing overall workforce capabilities.
- Delivered strong financial performance despite challenging economic conditions by executing prudent risk management strategies throughout all aspects of business operations.
- Ensured regulatory compliance at all times by implementing robust internal controls systems coupled with proactive monitoring mechanisms.
- Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.
- Cultivated company-wide culture of innovation and collaboration.
Nurse Manager
Bon Secours Mercy Health St. Joseph Warren Hospita
05.2017 - 05.2021
- Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
- Conducted performance evaluations and provided constructive feedback to support professional growth of nursing staff members.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Managed budgets and controlled costs, achieving financial targets without compromising patient care quality.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients with complex needs.
- Managed staff scheduling and time off to adequately staff nursing floors and allow nurses earned time off.
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Fostered open communication among nurses through regular team meetings, promoting collaboration and shared decisionmaking.
- Developed and implemented quality improvement initiatives to provide best possible patient care and identify and address areas of concern.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by maintaining accurate records and staying up-to-date on industry standards.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by fostering a team-oriented environment among nursing staff.
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the department, conducting regular risk assessments and addressing potential hazards promptly.
- Promoted professional development opportunities to encourage nurses to pursue continuous training.
- Oversaw infection control procedures to protect patients from infections and keep nursing departments compliant with state regulations.
- Reduced hospital readmission rates with proactive discharge planning and thorough patient education.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Leadership And Management
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN08-2019
Master of Science - Nursing
Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH05-1999
Skills
- Team leadership
- Relationship building
- Decision-making
- Critical thinking
- Coaching and mentoring
- Strategic planning
- Results-driven
- Operations management
- Risk management
- Process improvement
- Performance monitoring
- Budget oversight
Certification
- Progressive Cardiac Care Nursing Certification-AACN
Timeline
Vice President of Nursing
Bon Secours Mercy Health St. Joseph Warren Hospita
05.2021 - Current
Nurse Manager
Bon Secours Mercy Health St. Joseph Warren Hospita
05.2017 - 05.2021
Master of Science - Nursing Leadership And Management
Walden University
Master of Science - Nursing
Youngstown State University
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