Melissa R. Email & Phone Number

Saint Paul, Mn, Us

Lakeville , Mn, Us

Consulting when the opportunity presents itself, working in varied roles, such as my recent position as interim unit manager for a large well respected LTC company in St. Paul, MN. Previous to this, facilitated as an interim Director of Nursing/Director of Health Services at several Assisted Living facilities in the Twin Cities area, as well as a Clinical Care Coordinator for busy TCU’s. Independent contractor, nurse consultant. 1099 Contractor

San Diego, Ca, Us

Per diem RN for Aya Healthcare working at Allina Health Hospitals, including: United Hospital, Abbott Northwestern Hospital, Fairbault Medical Center, Cambridge Medical Center and various locations throughout the Twin Cities metro area- float pool, med surg/tele. Break from 1/23 to 8/23 due to an out of state contract

Kaiser Permanente, South Sacramento - MS/tele float pool 1/2023-7/22/2023, Bear Valley Community Hospital, Big Bear Lake, CA 8/20-12/20, Genesis Health System, Davenport, IA 01/21-8/21, South Sacramento Kaiser Permanente, Sacramento, CA 1/23-4/22/23

Greenwich, Ct, Us

Completed 13 wk contract at a critical access hospital in MN and 16 wks in Big Bear, CA, as well as 9 months in a larger hospital system in Davenport, IA 1:5. Medical and surgical floor. 1:4 ratios. University of Minnesota Medical Center West Bank for 9 months in the adult MS float pool. Currently working a 13 wk contract which will end 4/22/23 in Sacramento, CA at Kaiser Permanente in the MS/tele float pool. Ratios:1:5My very first travel contract began just prior to the start of the Covid 19 pandemic. Computer systems used TSystem, Cerner, Epic and CPSI/Thrive UX.

Pawleys Island, Sc, Us

Clinical nurse consultant for assisted livings and long term care facilities across the twin cities metro area. 11/20-1/21 contracted unit mgr Shalom Home, along with RN Support roles for various facilities per diem.

Waconia, Mn, Us

Medical/Surgical and Orthopedic Surgical RN for a 124 bed level III trauma center in a small western suburban community. As an independent hospital system, our patient care model focuses on patient satisfaction and superior outcomes utilizing evidence based research.The patient cases that I care for involve elective total joint procedures, management of fractures, gastrointestinal surgeries, along with general surgery patients as well. Floating to tele and med surg units as needed. We utilize Paragon, McKessen and AllScripts computer systems. Ratios 1:3-4 day/eve, 1:4-6 nocTwin Cities Orthopedics.

Fridley, Minnesota, Us

I love working with the BHS team bringing exceptional quality care to our patients in our service focused Transitional Care Unit. Our management team is the best of the best which shines through our yearly state health department surveys. In close proximity to magnet status hospital St. Francis Medical Center, we have all the benefits a Twin Cities TCU/rehab has to offer. I started oncall and took a position in May 2014 as a full-time employee. This is a quick paced unit where I work with exceptional staff on a rapid turning 105 bed LTC/TCU, where I worked on a 16 bed TCU floor, where the little details make all the difference!The computer system used was McKesson

Washington, Dc, Us

Within the specialty care services division of the Department of Veteran Affairs Medical Center - I provide the highest quality of health care service possible, to our countries veterans. It is with honor and great pleasure that I carry out my duties. Hired by Medical Staffing Network (MSN) in July 2012, issued under a federal contract to provide full-time licensed nursing services and skills with the potential for hire. Released to work after a lengthily wait for federal background studies, national security clearance and lengthily federal mandated training. I began my contracted tour of duty September 2012 through the end of December 2012. Gratefully, I was hired as a permanent federal employee in January 2013. Currently, I am experienced in several specialty care clinical areas, including ENT and podiatry. Computer systems used include VISTA and CPRS

Boca Raton, Florida, Us

Truly an honor to serve our countries veterans. I take my job seriously and feel fortunate to be in a position to provide dignity, respect and quality health care to the men and women who grace our presence, having dedicated their lives for our freedom. My time began with a federal contract, as a licensed nurse at the Minneapolis Department of Veterans Affairs -within the Specialty Care service line, working with some pretty fabulous surgeons, residents, nurses, MSA's and other amazing staff. Gratefully, I was hired as a permanent federal employee at the Department of Veteran Affairs in January 2013. In addition to this, I performed Per Diem visits throughout the metro area working in LTC and rehab facilities such as Sister Kenny, Vencor, etc.

Night Nursing Supervisor Skills & Experience: Mentoring, performance reviews with goal setting, support & development of staff, as well as disciplinary actions with focus on learning. Managed 20-30 people consisting of NAR's, TMA's, LPN's & fellow staff, within a 218 LTC/TCU rehab facility & being available for emergency support to adjoining Assisted Living Facility. Facility downsized to 138 beds, including 43 short term/transitional care rehab beds. While supervising, also responsible for a patient load of approximately 20-22 patients. Responsible for staffing, reconfiguration of the schedule and patient to staff ratio dependent on the census. Assisted in the roll out & training of staff with electronic health record implementation of Point Click Care. Assisted in a supportive role during major reconstruction, reconfiguration & new construction. Performed as MDS 2.0 nurse, Admissions nurse, TCU floor nurse, supervisor on call for weekend and other shifts as needed. Computer system used here was Point Click Care. Ratios 1:8-10

Per diem nurse for a nurse staffing agency as an LPN -Per Diem.Provided nursing services throughout the Twin Cities metro area in SNF's, LTC, home care and subacute care.

Per diem nurse providing vaccinations to employees at contracted corporations throughout the Twin Cities Metro area.

Review for medical necessity for managed care. Evaluated medical data as it related to medical necessity for in patient medical stays, outpatient procedures and elective surgeries based on URAC standards and guidelines. Great company to work for, but I really missed hands on care.Nazi Eftehkari was an inspiration and a great mentor. I enjoyed my time with this phenomenal managed care company

Home care services intake coordinator & staffing home careOwned by a tight knit family, who is incredibly passionate about their mission & goals. I learned a lot during my employment with the Robb family, and am grateful for the opportunities afforded to me during my employment with them. Currently, they service the Twin Cities with home Personal Care Attendants- PCA's.

St. Peter Community Health Care Center was the place where I learned the basics. This was the beginning of a great foundation. I began as a nursing assistant until I graduated and obtained my nursing license. Even after graduating, I would often times fill in as a nursing assistant as needed. In addition to this, I would fill in as needed as a charge nurse for staffing as well. I volunteered and assisted with the cleanup after the tornado of March 1998. I am eternally grateful to the nursing staff at St. Peter Community Health Care Center, who helped me with the foundation that helped me to become the nurse that I am today.

Registered Professional Nurse, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

Diploma, Practical Nursing

Mass Communications & Undergraduate Course Work.

Sales, Marketing And Mgmt

Diploma 1987, Sales, Marketing And Management