Melissa De Carlo

Hardworking and dedicated nursing supervisor with a passion for patient care and a commitment to excellence, compassionate and knowledgeable RN with almost 10 years of experience in med surge, detox and geriatrics nursing with five years of travel nursing and 5 years in supervisory roles. Extensive experience and thorough understanding of pathophysiology and pharmacology of critically ill patients. Skilled care of patients in both chronic, acute and end of life care.

Greatly motivated team player in order to provide the safest quality individualized care possible.

RN supervisor - Civita bayview - Waterford ct

(2024-11)

• Oversee daily operations of the nursing team, ensuring adequate staffing levels.
• Recruit, train, and mentor RNs, LPNs, and CNAs.
• Assist all disciplinaries when necessary.
• Foster a positive, collaborative work environment and resolve staff conflicts.
• Assign patients, monitor care plans, and ensure compliance with physician orders.
• Conduct regular rounds to assess patient status, evaluate care quality, and address concerns.
• Lead responses to clinical emergencies (e.g., codes, rapid response) and ensure protocols are followed.
• Assess patients and administer medications or treatments as ordered.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and the teams.
• Coordinate procedures, admissions, transfers and discharges of patients in collaboration with other departments.
• Served as a liaison between nursing staff, physicians, patients, families, and other healthcare providers.

Detox RN admissions - UHS

(2023-06 - 2025-03)

• Assessed and triaged patients upon admission, ensuring prompt and accurate documentation of medical history, vital signs, and chief complaints.
• Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians, closely monitoring patient response and adjusting interventions as necessary.
• Demonstrated strong organizational skills by effectively managing multiple admissions simultaneously without compromising quality or safety.
• Maintained a calm and professional demeanor during high-stress situations, such as urgent admissions or emergencies.
• Provided emotional support to patients and their families during the admission process, addressing concerns and answering questions.
• Administered medications and monitored vital signs to ensure patient safety and comfort.
• Educated patients on the detoxification process, potential side effects, and coping.
• Safely intaking, assessing, and initiating care for patients entering withdrawal, ensuring medical stability, and coordinating with the detox team from the moment of arrival.
• Perform preliminary physical exams and vital signs checks; monitor for signs of withdrawal or acute medical risk.
• Conduct initial patient assessments upon arrival, including medical history, substance use history, and relevant psychosocial information.
• Use standardized tools (e.g., CIWA, COWS) to assess withdrawal severity.
• Identify immediate safety concerns and risk factors (e.g., seizures, delirium, cardiovascular instability).

RN med surge/Float RN - Travel USA; Catholic Medical center/Northwest Rehab

(2022-05 - 2026-06)

• Admit patients, perform comprehensive assessments, and identify acute or chronic conditions.
• Conduct comprehensive physical, psychological, and functional assessments; monitor vital signs, neurovascular status, and wound healing; report changes to the provider.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans in collaboration with physicians, specialists, and the interdisciplinary team. Coordinate procedures, admissions, transfers and discharges of patients in collaboration with other departments.
• Prepare, administer, and document prescribed medications; deliver treatments as ordered.
• Monitor vital signs, symptoms, and patient responses; record progress in electronic health records; report changes or adverse reactions promptly.
• Perform wound care, change dressings, insert/remove IVs, insert catheters, and adjust medical equipment as needed.
• Assess readiness for surgery, manage pain, monitor for complications (e.g., bleeding, infection), and educate patients on wound care and discharge instructions.
• Provided cross-coverage across multiple hospital units to meet patient care needs and maintain staffing levels.
• Adapted quickly to diverse clinical environments delivering high quality care.

RN Supervisor - THE NURSE NETWORK - Waterford, CT

(2022-12)

• Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to develop and implement optimal patient care plans to meet individualized needs.
• Managed daily operations of the nursing unit and provided staff with the supervision, support and resources needed to ensure efficient workflow and quality patient care.
• Oversaw scheduling and staffing for the unit, maintaining appropriate nurse-to-patient ratios at all times.
• Provided guidance and support to nursing staff, conducting regular performance evaluations and offering constructive feedback.

RN Supervisor - Worldwide Staffing

(2021-03)

• Complete body assessments.
• Medication administration.
• Foley care, wound care.
• Educate patients and families.
• Ensure staff are providing the safest quality care.

RN Supervisor/Unit Manager - All American Healthcare - New Jersey

(2019-06)

Pier diem, short term contracts filling in for unit managers or supervisors at numerous hospitals, Rehabs, LTC and community centers.

• Work closely with all staff ensuring all policies and procedures being followed and patients are receiving best safest quality care possible.
• Interface between families, patients, doctors and staff.

RN/Flu Clinic/Wellness Clinics - Passport Health Global - NH, VT, CT

(2018-01)

• Administered flu shots skillfully and appropriately.
• Managed to handle multiple site locations in need of time.
• Performed strictly within the guidelines established by the corporation.
• Discharged duties with excellent standards of patient care and concern.
• Maintained the standards of recording and reporting.
• Adhered to infection-control policies and procedures.

Travel Nurse, per Diem RN - Favorite Staffing

(2017-01)

• Makes accurate observations of a patient's conditions during treatments/procedures.
• Provides the patient with an explanation of his/her condition as indicated.
• Assists the physician during treatments and/or diagnostic procedures.
• Formulates the plan of care and establishes the priorities necessary to achieve expected outcome.
• Identifies care activities and establishes the priorities necessary to achieve expected outcome.
• Administered medications and monitored vital signs to ensure patient safety and comfort.
• Manage staff, oversee, and confirm compliance with policies and procedures.
• Interface between staff and patients, families, and leadership.
• Promote teamwork.
• Communicates changes in patients' condition to physicians on a timely basis.
• Establish and maintain peripheral IV.
• Administer medications through picc lines and vis.
• Wound care, trach care.
• Assist with any duties needed throughout the day.

Med surge/pysch charge nurse - Pop up hospital - Manhattan, NY

(2019-09 - 2022-07)

Med/Sur/Tele RN - Travel care USA - Multiple Facilities/hospitals/community centers

(2019-08 - 2019-10)

Griffin Hospital, Derby, CT

• Frequently assessed potential safety concerns and provided companion and personal care services.
• Conducted full physical assessments upon admission and throughout stay in the inpatient unit.
• Admissions and discharges.
• Assisted with auditing patient records.
• Member of the treatment team assisting with implementing the patient care plans.

Med/Surg/Tele RN - Travel care USA

(2020-10 - 2021-06)

Crisis, COVID-19

Travel RN/med Surg/Pysch/float - Nuwest travel - U Mass, NYC hospitals, Cheshire medical center

(2020-06 - 2020-10)

Ratio 4:1. Manager Suzanne.

Diem RN Hospice/ School Nurse/Tele/Med-Surg/HH RI Facilities - Mas Staffing

(2016-01 - 2019-12)

Travel Nurse:per

• Maintained accurate, detailed reports, medication and immunization records.
• Collaborated with physicians and mid-level providers regarding medical findings.
• Ensured that HIPAA compliance regulations were followed.
• Referred students and/or parents to specialized health resources and community agencies.

Travel RN/Supervisor Med-Surg - Maxim Healthcare - Cheshire medical center-Keene, NH

(2019-06 - 2019-08)

Patient ratio 10:1. Supervisor James.

Charge Nurse/Travel Nurse/Med-Surg/Tele/Float - Huggins hospital - Franconia, NH

(2019-01 - 2019-06)

Supervisor Cheryl.

Supervisor/Charge Nurse - Hebert Rehabilitation - Smithfield, RI

(2015-08 - 2018-12)

Manger Brenda.

• Establish and maintain a team like atmosphere.
• Providing safe quality care in all aspects.
• VS and neurological assessments.
• Ensure patients are free from pain and continue to live a dignified, less restricted life.
• Excellent communicator/listener with families, patients and other professionals.
• Establishing employee schedules.
• Complete admissions and discharges of patients. Provide staff support by carrying additional patient load.
• Distributed medications/insulins/heparin.

Travel Nurse/Charge Mental Health/Detox - Supplemental Healthcare - Berlin, VT

(2018-09 - 2018-11)

• Completed intake assessments to determine level of care needed; developed and implemented individual short and long-term psychiatric treatment plans for children, adolescents, adults and geriatric populations.
• Treated patients with substance abuse/addiction disorders, mood disorders, depressive disorders, psychotic disorders, attention deficit disorders, eating disorders, dementia and behavioral disorders.
• Monitored patients' mental and emotional condition; frequently assessed potential safety concerns and provided companion and personal care services.
• Conducted full physical assessments upon admission and throughout stay in the inpatient unit.
• Admissions and discharges.
• Assisted with auditing patient records.
• Supervisor to mental health associates.
• Conducted groups on mental, physical, and emotional well-being.
• Member of the treatment team assisting with implementing the patient care plan.

Psychiatric Charge Nurse - Supplemental Healthcare - Brattleboro, VT

(2018-06 - 2018-09)

Travel Nurse/Charge Mental Health/Detox. Supervisor nikki.

Float Nurse - Memorial Hospital - Tele/ med surge-Pawtucket, RI

(2015-08 - 2018-07)

• Performed post patient assessment, review of history, discharge planning, and review of diagnostic studies with appropriate follow through and physician consultation.
• Managed post operative pain and surgical sites.
• Assessed and prepared patients/families/significant others for discharge.
• Provided special care to patients who were operated for open-heart surgeries, cardiac-catheterization or experienced frequent chest-pain post the procedure.
• Creating and preserving a team atmosphere in order to provide patients with the best optimal care possible always.
• Works directly with DON to maintain exceptional quality care in a tranquil atmosphere.
• Ensuring all staff knows their duties and the importance of their role in their patients’ outcomes.
• Excellent communication skills utilized with staff, families, and patients.
• Accepting and addressing any grievances in a timely manner.
• Ensuring and encouraging staff to continue to educate themselves and stay up to date.
• Coordination and oversight of all nursing activities in the facility daily.
• Adhering and assuring that state and federal as well as facility guidelines are followed.
• Patient/family advocate.
• Providing end of life care and support to patients and their families.
• Working closely with all staff and offering my support if needed.

BSN - SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE UNIVERSITY (2017-02)

Associates - COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF RI (2015)