Melissa Rumensky
Cape Coral
Summary
Dynamic RN with extensive healthcare experience, excelling in patient assessment and care coordination. Proven ability to cultivate referral relationships and streamline admission processes. Skilled in effective communication, driving growth through marketing and community education. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes and fostering collaborative team environments.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Rehab Liaison (RN)
Encompass Health
Cape Coral
02.2025 - Current
- Cultivate strong referral relationships within a geographic territory, acting as the clinical liaison between Encompass Health and referral sources (physicians, case managers, discharge planners, nurses).
- Utilize clinical expertise to assess, predict, and plan for patient transition from acute care to inpatient rehabilitation, ensuring appropriate placement and streamlining the referral-to-admission conversion process.
- Manage assigned territory and complete patient assessments to drive growth through patient referrals, utilizing market analysis to identify new opportunities.
- Educate the community, referral sources, and physicians on hospital programs, services, and positive patient outcomes through professional presentations and in-services.
- Respond to and overcome admission barriers and follow-up on admissions variables to ensure a seamless and positive patient experience.
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Cape Coral Hospital
Cape Coral
03.2023 - 02.2025
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to assess and facilitate patient transitions across care continuum.
- Linked patients and families with necessary resources and services.
- Established discharge goals with patients and families, coordinating safe discharge plans to minimize readmissions.
- Executed dual role as UM/CM in observation unit, applying utilization management principles and medically appropriate criteria.
- Coordinated with Physician Advisor and attending physician to confirm patient status for observation or inpatient care.
- Conducted continued stay reviews on all observation patients using Cortex system.
- Created detailed synopses and communicated necessary changes to insurance companies regarding patient status updates.
Registered Nurse
Health Park Medical Center
Fort Myers
04.2022 - 03.2023
- Provided skilled nursing care on a 36-bed cardiac telemetry unit, specializing in pre- and post-procedure care for invasive cardiac procedures (cardiac catheterization, pacemaker implantations, ablations, cardioversions).
- Managed critical IV drips, including Dobutamine, Amiodarone, Cardizem, Heparin, and Nitroglycerine.
- Provided detailed cardiac and neuro assessments for patients experiencing myocardial infarction, CHF, A fib/A flutter, heart blocks, and stroke.
- Administered conscious sedation for procedures and assisted physician during cardioversions and transesophageal echocardiograms.
Registered Nurse
Gulf Coast Medical Center
Fort Myers
01.2021 - 04.2022
- Worked in Pre-op/ Post-op/ Circulator roles in the Endoscopy Department, preparing patients for gastrointestinal endoscopy procedures and bronchoscopy procedures.
- Ensured chart completion with necessary labs, EKG, cardiac clearances, and signed consents.
- Accurate documentation during procedure, including specimens obtained, equipment used, and any adverse events.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess patients for any change in condition and implemented immediate interventions.
Registered Nurse
Barkley Surgicenter
Fort Myers
09.2007 - 12.2020
- (July 2016 - April 2020) Endoscopy Manager: Oversaw day-to-day operations of the center and managed staff, physician, and CRNA schedules to ensure proper staffing.
- Remained current on all regulatory requirements including AHCA, The Joint Commission, and OSHA.
- Acted as risk manager designee, logging, managing, and reviewing all incident reports.
- Participated in multiple Joint Commission re-accreditation surveys and AHCA surveys.
- (September 2007 - July 2016) Pre op/PACU/Procedure room RN & Charge Nurse: Assisted physician during procedures including upper GI endoscopy, colonoscopy, PEG tube placement, and control of bleeding.
- Performed initial and ongoing assessment throughout recovery phase and provided detailed discharge teaching.
- Promoted to Charge Nurse, assisting the Endoscopy Manager with staff scheduling, education, and patient flow.
Registered Nurse
Charlotte Regional Medical Center
Punta Gorda
10.2005 - 09.2007
- RN Intervention Cardiac Care Unit: Provided skilled nursing care for patients with cardiac conditions, including post-cardiac catheterization.
- Managed critical IV drips, including Dobutamine, Amiodarone, Cardizem, and Heparin.
- Managed and pulled arterial sheaths used for cardiac catheterization.
Registered Nurse
Lewis Gale Medical Center
Salem
03.2005 - 09.2005
- Ambulatory Surgery Unit: Prepared patients for surgery, including assessment, IV therapy, and administering pre-op medications.
- Provided care to patients receiving infusions, including blood transfusions, platelet infusions, and Remicade infusions.
Registered Nurse
Lewis Gale Medical Center
Salem
06.2004 - 03.2005
- Emergency Room: Triage conditions ranging from mild to life-threatening.
- Provided emergency interventions in Code situations (cardiac and respiratory arrest).
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
Trauma Registered Nurse
New Hanover Regional Medical Center
Wilmington
08.2002 - 06.2004
- Emergency Room (Level II Trauma Center): Clinical staff nurse at the only Level II trauma center in the region.
- Certified TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) member of the trauma team.
- Coordinated, provided, and evaluated care with the ER team on all age groups.
ICU Registered Nurse
Lewis Gale Medical Center
Salem
05.2000 - 07.2002
- Medical Intensive Care Unit: Provided highly skilled nursing care for critically ill patients.
- Managed patients on ventilators and managed critical IV medication drips.
- Assisted physicians with rapid sequence intubation, insertion of Swan Gantz catheters, central lines, arterial lines, and chest tubes.
- Managed ventriculostomy and measured intracranial pressures.
Education
Bachelor Degree - Nursing
Jacksonville University
Jacksonville, FL08.2022
Associates Degree - Science concentration in Nursing
Virginia Western Community College
Roanoke, VA05.2000
Skills
- Patient assessment and care coordination
- Clinical liaison and referral management
- Utilization management strategies
- Relationship building and community education
- Problem solving and critical thinking
- Effective communication skills
- Team collaboration and time management
Certification
• Registered Nurse License, Florida, 04/30/27
Timeline
Rehab Liaison (RN)
Encompass Health
02.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Cape Coral Hospital
03.2023 - 02.2025
Registered Nurse
Health Park Medical Center
04.2022 - 03.2023
Registered Nurse
Gulf Coast Medical Center
01.2021 - 04.2022
Registered Nurse
Barkley Surgicenter
09.2007 - 12.2020
Registered Nurse
Charlotte Regional Medical Center
10.2005 - 09.2007
Registered Nurse
Lewis Gale Medical Center
03.2005 - 09.2005
Registered Nurse
Lewis Gale Medical Center
06.2004 - 03.2005
Trauma Registered Nurse
New Hanover Regional Medical Center
08.2002 - 06.2004
ICU Registered Nurse
Lewis Gale Medical Center
05.2000 - 07.2002
Bachelor Degree - Nursing
Jacksonville University
Associates Degree - Science concentration in Nursing
Virginia Western Community College