Melissa Vander Plaats
RN, M.Div, STM
New York,NJ
Summary
Industrious and enthusiastic leader with experience directing and improving operations through team collaboration to promote an engaged and empowering work culture. Skilled at day to day problem solving, time management, organization, delegation, and interpersonal communication. Diligent trainer and mentor of staff to independently meet organizational needs and goals.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Interim Clinical Nurse Manager
Simitree Consulting
Hamden, CT
05.2022 - Current
- Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training and standards of patient care utilizing detailed records and listening skills to maximize team outcomes.
- Interacted effectively with director to promptly correct problems and improve services.
- Expanded cross-functional organizational capacity by collaborating across departments on priorities, functions and common goals.
Registered Nurse-Case Manager
Atlantic Health System
Morristown, NJ
01.2019 - 05.2022
- Excellence in assessment, writing and clinical coordination
- Patient advocacy and education
- Superior problem-solving skills and communication
Seminary Intern
Green Faith
, New Jersey
08.2019 - 05.2020
- Organized Drew University community to participate in the NYC Climate March in September 2019.
- Coordinated global community during COP25 in Madrid in December 2019.
- Developed interfaith ecological liturgies with a diverse team.
Registered Nurse-Case Manager
UPMC Jefferson Regional Home Health
Seven Fields, PA
08.2011 - 07.2018
Campus Minister
Intervarsity Christian Fellowship USA
Pittsburgh, PA
09.2016 - 06.2018
- Coordinated, developed, and led spiritual care and formation activities including small groups, one on one spiritual direction, and prayer groups to explore multiple ways of praying.
Travel Staff RN
American Mobile Nursing
San Diego, CA
09.2010 - 04.2011
Registered Nurse
Continuum Home Health Care
Charlottesville, VA
05.2007 - 01.2010
Registered Nurse, Neurology & Neurosurgery
University of Virginia Medical Center
Charlottesville, VA
07.2005 - 05.2007
Education
Masters of Sacred Theology - Interreligious Engagement
Union Theological Seminary
New York, NY 08.2021 - 05.2022
Master of Divinity - Religion, Ecology, And Justice Certificate
Drew University
Madison, NJ 08.2018 - 05.2021
Certificate - Spiritual Direction & Spiritual Leadership
Pneuma Institute
Pittsburgh, PA 08.2014 - 05.2016
Bachelor of Science - Health
Dordt College
Sioux Center, IA 08.2001 - 05.2005
Skills
Team Meetings
undefinedReligious Activities
- 5 years volunteering with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship
- Ordained Deacon in the PCUSA, 2014-2016
- One-on-One spiritual direction with young people
- Developing and leading spiritual formation retreats for university and graduate students
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Interim Clinical Nurse Manager
Simitree Consulting
05.2022 - Current
Masters of Sacred Theology - Interreligious Engagement
Union Theological Seminary
08.2021 - 05.2022
Seminary Intern
Green Faith
08.2019 - 05.2020
Registered Nurse-Case Manager
Atlantic Health System
01.2019 - 05.2022
Master of Divinity - Religion, Ecology, And Justice Certificate
Drew University
08.2018 - 05.2021
Campus Minister
Intervarsity Christian Fellowship USA
09.2016 - 06.2018
Certificate - Spiritual Direction & Spiritual Leadership
Pneuma Institute
08.2014 - 05.2016
Registered Nurse-Case Manager
UPMC Jefferson Regional Home Health
08.2011 - 07.2018
Travel Staff RN
American Mobile Nursing
09.2010 - 04.2011
Registered Nurse
Continuum Home Health Care
05.2007 - 01.2010
Registered Nurse, Neurology & Neurosurgery
University of Virginia Medical Center
07.2005 - 05.2007
Bachelor of Science - Health
Dordt College
08.2001 - 05.2005
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