MELISSA HAHNERT

• Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
• Built and maintained positive working relationships with physicians and staff to support seamless healthcare operations.

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• Enhanced patient safety through rigorous monitoring and evaluation of infection control measures.
• Evaluated hospital-onset and healthcare-acquired infections by conducting root cause analysis.
• Reported to NHSN and health department as required.

• Enhanced patient care by developing comprehensive care plans and coordinating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Served as a key liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers, fostering open communication and trust among all parties involved in the care process.
• Educated patients and families on available community resources, facilitating access to necessary support services.

• Evaluated patients' wounds and recommended appropriate treatments, expediting the healing process.
• Collaborated with healthcare team to implement interventions for wound healing and skin breakdown prevention.

• Marketed and coordinated admissions, ensuring insurance authorization was obtained.
• Participated in care plan meetings to manage resident length of stay for rehab and responded to resident and family concerns to ensure optimal care.

• Educated staff, families, and patients regarding infections and prevention through hygiene and isolation precautions.
• Vaccinated and N95 fit tested employees and maintained health records.
• Maintained detailed records for all employee health-related incidents or concerns, facilitating accurate reporting and necessary follow-up actions.

• Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients' acuity levels and individual needs.
• Provided superior care to patients with multiple comorbidities and neurological injuries in collaboration with other disciplines.

• Documented detailed patient records accurately and timely, ensuring continuity of care across all members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Developed individualized care plans for patients, addressing their unique needs and preferences.
• Demonstrated cultural competence in providing palliative care services tailored to the unique needs of diverse patient populations.

• Achieved chemotherapy certification
• Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.