Tammy Melito

Established and tracked performance targets for nursing department for nursing department consistent with established philosophy and standards of practice. Worked for four years as Director of Nursing our team passed joint commission in 2023 and in 2026.

• Coordinated staff training programs to enhance clinical skills, leading to better patient care and staff competency.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes.
• Ensured compliance with patient care standards and hospital policies, resulting in improved care quality.
• Monitored regulatory changes and adjusted practices for compliance, ensuring alignment with LDH, DHH, and CMS requirements.

• Assessed, monitored and documented patient vital signs, medical history and physical condition.
• Delivered patient care by administering medications and treatments per physician orders, ensuring adherence to care plans.
• Provided direct patient care in behavioral health settings.
• Monitored and documented patient vital signs, swiftly reporting significant changes to enhance patient outcomes.
• Administered medications following established protocols, contributing to patient safety and effective treatment.
• Provided direct patient care in behavioral health settings.
• Monitored patient vital signs and reported significant changes.
• Administered medications according to established protocols.

• Oversaw nursing staff to ensure quality patient care at East Jefferson General Hospital.
• Developed and implemented nursing protocols to improve operational efficiency.
• Coordinated interdisciplinary meetings to enhance team communication and collaboration.
• Coordinated patient admissions and discharges within the hospital as a UR nurse, providing clinicals and obtaining necessary Medicare/Medicaid/Managed Medicare clinical days for patients.