Melanie Frowert
Registered Nurse
Mechanicsville
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with extensive experience in psychiatric care, committed to transitioning to a role as a Registered Nurse in inpatient behavioral health services for individuals facing mental health challenges. Recognized for exceptional clinical monitoring and patient evaluation capabilities, ensuring the highest standards of care. Proven track record in contributing to multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes while cultivating strong professional relationships with mental health providers. Passionate about delivering compassionate, evidence-based care that leads patients to a safe discharge.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Registered Nurse
Bon Secours Healthcare System
03.2022 - Current
- Behavioral Health Access Team, Registered Nurse
- Determines the appropriate level of inpatient psychiatric care for patients based on the individual's documented functional status, behavioral presentation, vital signs, lab values, test results and medical history.
- Fosters professional relationships with psychiatric mental health providers to effectively convey assessments with the potential accepting mental health providers.
- Actively communicates with various interdisciplinary team members, including, peers, behavioral health unit managers, behavioral health social workers and nurses in the emergency departments, case manager and nurses on medical units, nursing supervisors, community service boards as well as nurses potentially receiving the patient to behavioral health while serving as a liaison between patients and respective units.
- Efficiently and thoroughly evaluates information about potential patients to coordinate a transfer to their assigned behavioral health unit in a timely fashion.
Registered Nurse
Bon Secours Healthcare System
08.2000 - 05.2022
- 7 West Inpatient Behavioral Health, St. Mary's Hospital
- Administered medication and treatment while adhering to established protocols, prioritizing patient safety and compliance with regulations.
- Coordinated efforts with multidisciplinary teams to create and implement personalized care strategies aimed at enhancing patient outcomes.
- Documented changes in patient conditions and vital signs in electronic health records, prioritizing accuracy and compliance with healthcare standards.
- Provided education to patients and families regarding disease management and preventive care to improve health outcomes.
- Delegated team member assignments to ensure high-quality care and support for patients in behavioral health unit.
- Served as preceptor for onboarding and training of new nursing staff to ensure competency and confidence in clinical practice.
- Facilitated crisis prevention and intervention training (CPI) as a certified instructor.
- Earned certification in psychiatric mental health nursing, demonstrating competence in my specialty.
- Achieved designation as Clinical Level Three Nurse on the professional development clinical ladder, demonstrating advanced clinical expertise.
- Participated in strategic discussions on the Caritas Committee at Bon Secours Saint Mary's Hospital, focusing on improving healthcare services and community support.
Education
Diploma in Nursing (RN) - Nursing
Richmond Memorial Hospital School of Nursing
Richmond, VASkills
- Perform detailed assessments
- Deliver quality patient care
- Provide patient education
- Participate in the treatment team
- Accurate documentation
- Foster therapeutic milieu
- Medication administration compliance
- Delegate appropriate team assignments
Certification
Psychiatric and Mental Health Registered Nurse (RN)
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Bon Secours Healthcare System
03.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Bon Secours Healthcare System
08.2000 - 05.2022
Diploma in Nursing (RN) - Nursing
Richmond Memorial Hospital School of Nursing