Nicole Melara
Surprise,AZ
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse dedicated to maintaining highest standards of nursing practices and policies. Excellent leader, mentor and recruiter, supporting staff and local community. Demonstrates strong working knowledge of regulatory compliance along with proven results in managerial role.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Behavioral Health, IC RN
Avenir Behavioral Health Center
Surprise, AZ
02.2023 - Current
- Ensured compliance with all relevant regulations, policies and procedures.
- Participated in disaster preparedness drills related to infectious diseases.
- Maintained accurate records related to infection control activities including incident reports, surveillance data.
- Conducted regular training sessions for healthcare personnel on proper infection control techniques.
- Assisted with recruitment efforts by interviewing potential employees and making hiring decisions when appropriate.
- Resolved conflicts among staff members in a professional manner while maintaining positive working relationships.
- Developed and implemented nursing policies and procedures to ensure quality patient care.
- Oversee Behavioral Health Techs in facility.
Registered Nurse Case Manager, Hospice
Comprehensive Hospice & Palliative Care
Phoenix, AZ
09.2017 - 02.2023
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to develop comprehensive plans of care for each patient.
- Assessed and evaluated patient's physical, psychological, social, spiritual, cultural and environmental needs.
- Served as a liaison between healthcare providers, insurance companies, legal representatives and government agencies involved in a patient's case.
- Performed physical examinations; administered medications; monitored vital signs; collected specimens for laboratory testing.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Banner Health
Sun City, AZ
08.2016 - 09.2017
- Adhered to hospital policies and procedures while providing quality patient centered care.
- Performed vital signs monitoring for early identification of changes in patient condition or response to treatment plan.
- Maintained accurate records of all patient interactions, treatments, medications administered and any changes in condition.
- Administered prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Maricopa Community Colleges - Estrella Mountain Community College
Avondale, AZ05-2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Aspen University
Denver, COSkills
- Staff Management
- Business Administration
- Patient Management
- Culturally-sensitive care
- Nursing staff leadership
- Emergency Response
- Case Management
- Electronic Health Records Management
- Chart updating
- Medical assessment
- Care Planning
- Infectious disease control
- BAC screening/drug screen collection
- EMR Systems
- Treatment Planning
- Hospice Care
- Medication Administration
- Nursing Plan Development
Certification
- First Aid Certified
- BLS/CPR Certified
- CPI Certified
Timeline
Director of Behavioral Health, IC RN
Avenir Behavioral Health Center
02.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse Case Manager, Hospice
Comprehensive Hospice & Palliative Care
09.2017 - 02.2023
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Banner Health
08.2016 - 09.2017
Associate of Science - Nursing
Maricopa Community Colleges - Estrella Mountain Community College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Aspen University
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