Melody Cottrell
Indore,WV
Summary
Experienced nurse with strong interpersonal skills. Committed to providing excellent patient care. Looking to leverage my knowledge and experience in a new role. Currently seeking a new position as a Family Nurse Practitioner.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Long-Term Care Department
KEPRO/Acentra Health
02.2015 - Current
- Providing operational oversight to certify contract deliverables are met for the WV Nursing Facility Program, Personal Care Program, and Aged and Disabled Waiver Program
- Developing and maintaining operational guidelines
- Providing leadership and supervision to staff
- Reviewing performance measures and problem solving to improve work processes when necessary
- Completing quality home assessments with staff
- Collaboration with current program managers to provide support, employee training, process development, and policy implementation
- Proficient with technical assistance, testing system updates, training, and offering new developments
- Clinical informatics and various data reporting for both internal and external purposes.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
Registered Nurse
Clay Senior Center
01.2011 - 01.2015
- Completed annual and six-month assessments in member’s homes per program policy
- Provided case management to Aged and Disabled Waiver program members
- Managed clients for the Personal Care Program/WV Traumatic Brain Injury Waiver Program
- Obtained authorizations for each program per policy
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, and concerns
- Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional, and developmental needs of patients
- Provided oversight of personal attendant workers who provided direct care to my individual caseload of 45-75 individuals
- Provided direct care worker training quarterly and annually to meet program standards.
Nurse
Patel And Patel MD Inc.
01.2008 - 01.2012
- Worked with Leela & Kiran Patel to provide direct care to women, children, and families in their private practice
- Scheduled Test and Completed Referrals
- Assisted with in-office procedures
- Assisted with in-office medical examinations
- Provided Case Management to Family Practice Patients
- Assessed need for, ordered, obtained, and interpreted appropriate lab tests
- Effective counseling in health maintenance and disease management
- Clinical Coordinator who provided in-sight and management of the medical office staff and workflow.
Education
MSN, Family Nurse Practitioner -
Marshall University
01.2022
RN, BSN -
Davis and Elkins College
01.2016
RN, ASN -
Kanawha Valley CTC
01.2010
LPN Certificate -
Garnet Career Center
01.2007
Diploma -
Clay County High School
01.2004
Skills
- BLS Certification
- Nursing Assessment and Clinical Coordination
- Health Maintenance and Counseling
- Proficient with Microsoft Office and Electronic Medical Records
- Excellent communication skills
- Adept at prioritizing/managing deadlines
- Independent judgment and decision making
- Quality Assurance
- Case Management
- Patient Care Assessment
- Care Coordination
- Data Collection
- Health Promotion
- Nursing staff leadership
- Program Management
Accomplishments
2019 WV Future of Nursing 40 under 40 award for Nursing Leadership.
Certification
- WV RN Compact License, #79355
- WV APRN-CNP License, #114353
Timeline
Director of Long-Term Care Department
KEPRO/Acentra Health
02.2015 - Current
Registered Nurse
Clay Senior Center
01.2011 - 01.2015
Nurse
Patel And Patel MD Inc.
01.2008 - 01.2012
MSN, Family Nurse Practitioner -
Marshall University
RN, BSN -
Davis and Elkins College
RN, ASN -
Kanawha Valley CTC
LPN Certificate -
Garnet Career Center
Diploma -
Clay County High School
- WV RN Compact License, #79355
- WV APRN-CNP License, #114353
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