Mellisa Hayes
Blackshear,MI
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with 16 years' experience in healthcare. Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Clinical Manager
Kindred At Home/Centerwell Home Health
2018.11 - Current
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and clinical protocols.
- Mentored new nurses, providing guidance on best practices and professional development opportunities.
- Assisted in the recruitment process for new nursing staff members, interviewing candidates, checking references, and making hiring recommendations based on skills assessment results.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores by fostering a collaborative team environment among nursing staff.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements by maintaining up-to-date knowledge of industry standards and implementing appropriate policies and procedures within the department.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives, resulting in improved patient outcomes and reduced medical errors.
- Streamlined workflow processes for increased efficiency and productivity in the clinical setting.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations for nursing staff, providing constructive feedback and identifying areas for growth.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective case management and coordinated discharge planning.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
Registered Nurse
Kindred At Home/Centerwell
2018.05 - 2018.11
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
Registered Nurse
Wayne Memorial Hospital
2017.02 - 2018.05
- Assist doctors with deliveries of newborns and recover the newborn
- Provide quality care to well newborns as well as sick newborns
- Perform vital signs on the newborn as well as collect labs
- Provide education to moms and dads on the care of their newborn.
Registered Nurse
Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center
2016.11 - 2017.02
- Deliver compassionate and diligent care to a community of patients that range in ages from newborn to the very elderly
- Provide patient care anywhere from a clinical standing to a life threatening situation
- Communicate professionally with patients, family members and various doctors and hospital staff of other health care facilities
- Patient education completed with every patient and/or their family members.
Registered Nurse
Mayo Clinic
2015.07 - 2016.11
- Deliver compassionate and diligent care to a community of patients that range in ages from newborn to the very elderly
- Provide patient care anywhere from a clinical standing to a life threatening situation
- Communicate professionally with patients, family members and various doctors and hospital staff of other health care facilities
- Patient education completed with every patient and/or their family members.
Registered Nurse
Wayne Memorial Hospital
2015.01 - 2016.03
- Deliver compassionate and diligent care to a community of patients that range in ages from newborn to the very elderly
- Provide patient care anywhere from a clinical standing to a life threatening situation
- Communicate professionally with patients, family members and various doctors and hospital staff of other health care facilities
- Patient education completed with every patient and/or their family members.
Registered Nurse
Appling Health Care System
2014.07 - 2015.07
- Deliver compassionate and diligent care to a community of patients that range in ages from newborn to the very elderly
- Provide patient care anywhere from a clinical standing to a life threatening situation
- Communicate professionally with patients, family members and various doctors and hospital staff of other health care facilities
- Patient education completed with every patient and/or their family members.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Appling Health Care System
2008.06 - 2014.07
- Deliver high-quality and compassionate treatment to indigent and low-income patient community
- Monitor post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, review post-op orders and orient patients to unit
- Disciplined, energetic employee who quickly establishes rapport with patients and colleagues
- Perform all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments
- Take vital signs of newborns while doing well baby care
- Take and record patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure
- Utilize strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.
Licensed Practical Nurse
The Doctor's Hospital of Tattnall
2008.05 - 2009.05
- Evaluated patient care needs prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care
- Took and recorded patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure
- Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care
- Provided quality nursing care in accordance with resident care policies and procedures
- Worked as part of team to ensure proper care of body mechanics and safety of patient
- Partnered with team of Registered Nurses to ensure over all well-being of all patients
- Tested glucose and administered injections
- Maintained patient charts and confidential files.
Phlebotomist
Appling Healthcare System
2006.08 - 2008.05
- Collected blood samples from newborns to elderly
- Had to collect blood for all departments of the hospital: ED, OB, med surge, Senior Care Unit, and outpatient
- Entered orders into the computer system: Medi tech
- Answered phones and provided professional and courteous service.
Education
Associate of Science - Bridge from LPN to ASN
South Georgia State College
Waycross, GA05.2014
Diploma - Licensed Practical Nurse
Southeastern Technical College
Vidalia, GA05.2008
Diploma - Information and Office Technology
Southeastern Technical College
Vidalia, GA01.2014
Skills
- Postpartum professional
- Enthusiastic caregiver
- Infection control standards expert
- Flow sheet charting
- Paragon, Meditech, McKesson charting
- Clinical Leadership
- Patient confidentiality
- Medical Documentation
- Care Coordination
Certification
- Registered Nurse in the State of Georgia (Compact License)
- CPR certified through American Heart Association
- ACLS/PALS
- Certificate in Advance Stroke Life Support
- NRP
References
- Angie Jones, RN, Nurse Manager for ED, 865 S 1st Street, Jesup, GA, 31545, 912-427-6811
- Shellie Fearington, RN, Nurse Manager for OB, 163 E. Tollison St., Baxley, GA, 31513, 912-367-9841, ext. 1458
- Anita Brewer, RN, Nurse Manager, OB, 865 S 1st Street, Jesup, GA, 31545, 912-427-6811
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Clinical Manager
Kindred At Home/Centerwell Home Health
2018.11 - Current
Registered Nurse
Kindred At Home/Centerwell
2018.05 - 2018.11
Registered Nurse
Wayne Memorial Hospital
2017.02 - 2018.05
Registered Nurse
Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center
2016.11 - 2017.02
Registered Nurse
Mayo Clinic
2015.07 - 2016.11
Registered Nurse
Wayne Memorial Hospital
2015.01 - 2016.03
Registered Nurse
Appling Health Care System
2014.07 - 2015.07
Licensed Practical Nurse
Appling Health Care System
2008.06 - 2014.07
Licensed Practical Nurse
The Doctor's Hospital of Tattnall
2008.05 - 2009.05
Phlebotomist
Appling Healthcare System
2006.08 - 2008.05
Associate of Science - Bridge from LPN to ASN
South Georgia State College
Diploma - Licensed Practical Nurse
Southeastern Technical College
Diploma - Information and Office Technology
Southeastern Technical College
- Registered Nurse in the State of Georgia (Compact License)
- CPR certified through American Heart Association
- ACLS/PALS
- Certificate in Advance Stroke Life Support
- NRP
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