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Melissa Widner

Janesville

Summary

Dynamic Clinical Nurse Manager with a proven track record at Beloit Health System, excelling in nurse leadership and staff development. Expert in oncology and end-of-life care, I enhance team performance through mentorship and collaboration, driving patient satisfaction and adherence to treatment plans. Committed to fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement in healthcare delivery. Demonstrates ability to apply management concepts to advocate for patient and healthcare organizational needs while working within a collaborative environment.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Clinical Nurse Manager

Beloit Health System
06.2019 - Current
  • Manage staffing schedules, ensuring adequate nurse coverage while minimizing overtime costs.
  • Mentor and train nursing staff, fostering professional development and enhancing team performance.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize treatment plans and coordinate comprehensive patient care.
  • Review patient and staff data to measure effectiveness of patient care and adherence to documentation standards.
  • Conduct routine performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback to drive continuous improvement among nursing staff members.
  • Maximize nursing staff potential by providing ongoing coaching and support, leading to higher levels of competence and confidence in delivering quality care.
  • Tend to patient/staff concerns and/or requests in a timely, professional manner.
  • Interview and hire staff for multiple inpatient departments.

Registered Nurse, Oncology/Special Care

Beloit Health System
03.2011 - 06.2019
  • Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement effective patient care strategies.
  • Educated patients and families on health management, promoting adherence to treatment plans.
  • Monitored vital signs and assessed patient conditions, ensuring timely interventions when necessary.
  • Led initiatives to improve patient and staff satisfaction scores through enhanced initiatives and practices.

Registered Nurse, Health and Rehab Center

Cedar Crest Nursing Home
05.2010 - 03.2011
  • Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure safety and efficacy.
  • Developed and implemented individualized care plans based on patient assessments and needs.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Acted as Nursing Supervisor for CNAs, LPNs, and RNs.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ
01-2016

Nursing

Blackhawk Technical College
Janesville, WI
01-2010

Skills

  • Nurse leadership
  • Direct patient care
  • Patient and staff advocacy
  • Nursing expertise, especially in oncology and end of life care
  • Staff development
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
  • Attention to detail
  • Reliability
  • Excellent communication
  • Team collaboration
  • Time management

Certification

  • BLS
  • ACLS
  • Chemotherapy Administration

Timeline

Clinical Nurse Manager

Beloit Health System
06.2019 - Current

Registered Nurse, Oncology/Special Care

Beloit Health System
03.2011 - 06.2019

Registered Nurse, Health and Rehab Center

Cedar Crest Nursing Home
05.2010 - 03.2011

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Phoenix

Nursing

Blackhawk Technical College

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