Melissia Stephenson
Elizabethtown ,NC
Summary
Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes. Thrives under pressure and consistently earns high marks for work quality and speed.
Dedicated and well-qualified RN offering proven skills in patient care, medication administration and treatment implementation. Detail-oriented, responsive, and proficient in routine care and emergency response. Brings multi-year record in field.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Case Manager
Unc health southeastern
Lumberton, North Carolina
09.2022 - Current
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Coordinated discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Facilitated referrals to community resources for additional support services.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for in-patient care.
- Coordinated medical services between primary care providers, specialists, hospitals and outpatient clinics.
Home Health Registered Nurse Case Manager
Wellcare Home Health
Wilmington, North Carolina
09.2019 - 08.2022
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living and functional mobility to increase comfort and quality of life.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient status and coordinate services provided by other disciplines.
- Utilized electronic health records to document patient care accurately and comprehensively.
- Managed caseload efficiently while meeting productivity goals set forth by management.
Home Health Registered Nurse Case Manager
AssistedCare At Home
Leland, North Carolina
08.2014 - 09.2019
- Maintained timely documentation of all patient visits in the electronic medical record system.
- Collaborated with physicians, families, and other healthcare professionals to ensure quality of care.
- Coordinated with physicians and healthcare teams to update patient progress and adjust care plans.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living and functional mobility to increase comfort and quality of life.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient status and coordinate services provided by other disciplines.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Bladen County Hospital
Elizabethtown , NC
07.2013 - 08.2014
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
- Participated in research projects related to improving the quality of emergency room services.
- Assisted in minor surgical procedures and provided post-operative care, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
- Managed intravenous lines, wound dressings, catheters, and other medical devices.
- Monitored patient conditions to identify concerning changes and mitigate symptoms.
- Facilitated communication between physicians, nurses, technicians, therapists, social workers, family members and other healthcare providers.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Excelsior College
Albany, NY12-2004
Skills
- Planning
- Dependable and responsible
- Organizational skills
- Communication
- Multitasking Abilities
- Task prioritization
- EPIC systems
- Troubleshooting
- Flexible and adaptable
- Attention to detail
- Discharge planning
- Care coordination
- HIPAA compliance
Certification
RN licensure
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
RN Case Manager
Unc health southeastern
09.2022 - Current
Home Health Registered Nurse Case Manager
Wellcare Home Health
09.2019 - 08.2022
Home Health Registered Nurse Case Manager
AssistedCare At Home
08.2014 - 09.2019
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Bladen County Hospital
07.2013 - 08.2014
Associate of Science - Nursing
Excelsior College