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Melissa L. Dinsmore, RRT, MPH, CHEP, CCCC

Adult Care Home Operator

Pending - NHA

2439 N. Vinegate Court, Wichita, KS 67226

Email:

Cell: 316-516-4388

I have recently begun seeking an intentional career path. I desire to work within an environment that rewards excellence with a senior leader who is a high performer. I have repeatedly demonstrated value to my former organization, Susan B. Allen Memorial Hospital (SBAMH) through exemplary program development.

Due to the care my aged parents received and the very difficult decisions that were made, I became passionate about the need to provide evidence-based, personal care within a continuing care environment.

Although not a Registered Nurse, I have an extensive clinical background as a Registered Respiratory Therapist and frequently have written comprehensivenursing administrative and clinical policies, protocols and educational materials. I have led Nursing departments through QAPI initiatives and led organizational change including cardiac, pulmonary, infection control, safety and emergency preparedness. I am a Servant leader who coaches with confidence, high expectations, common sense and enthusiasm.

My enclosed resume highlights a few of my top achievements. I have completed my AIT internship at Wichita Presbyterian Manor this month and will take the NAB Exam in April.

Thank you in advance in reviewing my resume.

Sincerely,

Melissa L. Dinsmore

Melissa L. Dinsmore, RRT, MPH, CHEP, CCCC

2439 N. Vinegate Court, Wichita, KS 67226

Email:

Cell: 316-516-4388

Professional Summary

Certified Adult Care Home Operator. Recently completed Administrator-in-Training and applying for temporary license for Nursing Home Administration. Highly motivated healthcare professional with 25+ years of experience of current and progressiveprofessional development. Able to meet challenging deadlines both individually and as part of or leader of a team. Adept at overcoming obstacles and implementing organizational change. Skilled at directing large-scale healthcare initiatives. Certified Cardiovascular Center Coordinator and Certified Healthcare Emergency Professional.

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Professional experience

Adminstrator-in-training September 2013 – January 2014

Presbyterian Manor – Wichita

Admin Project Development Coordinator February 2005 - August 2012

Susan B. Allen Memorial Hospital, El Dorado, KS

Implemented, developed and retained operational oversight of the following large-scale initiatives:

  • Cycle IV Chest Pain Center – Fully accredited through the Society of Chest Pain Centers. Certified Cardiovascular Care Coordinator, May 2012. Chest Pain Center Committee Chair. Responsible for administrative, clinical, marketing, educational and quality initiatives. Performed gap analysis, identified key areas of improvement, directed committee members, managed project plan and provided nursing best practices for implementation. Liaison for local, regional and state STEMI network.
  • Flinthills Orthopaedics –Hospital-based Physician practice. A progressive orthopedic surgeon's office specializing in spine and pediatric surgery. Clinic supervisor of 6 staff members with 2 Providers. Assisted with permanent residency status for physician, selection of new employees, termination, and staff training in utilizing EHR, business functions and medical assisting.
  • Emergency Preparedness Program - In accordance with The Joint Commission Standard, OSHA and CDC. Hospital representative for Kansas Adjutant General's Commission on Emergency Planning and Response (CEPR). Certified Healthcare Emergency Professional, May 2012. HAZWOPER Operations level Trainer for 25-member medical decontamination team. Certification as FEMA Hospital Emergency Response Trainer. Responsible for grant applications, management, policy development, exercise design and performance.
  • Conducted various employee training through computer-based learning events, tabletop, functional and full-scale exercises with community partners in accordance with Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program. Organized and conducted community Influenza clinics, wrote after-action-report and improvement plans.
  • Development and implementation of large multi-specialty Clinic practices including Neurology, Cardiology, Urology, and Orthopedics.

Additional large-scale projects included:

  • Coordination of a 50-bed, patient room renovation project. Served as liaison between project managers throughout the two-year completion process.
  • Developed and facilitated hospital-wide employee health fair.
  • Conducted annual Press-Ganey Employee partnership survey process including workgroup management, marketing, facilitation, follow-up and process improvement.

Respiratory Care/Neurology/Cardiac RehabJune 2001 - Feb 2005

Previous experience included full range ofacute respiratory care services after achieving Certification in 1986.

Pulmonary Interventions, IncJune 2000 – Feb 2005

Clinical and Educational Consultant Group that assisted hospitals and clinics across the U.S. in developing outpatient Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation programs.

  • Expert in the development and implementation of departmental operations and conducting comprehensive workshops.
  • Expert in professional training of educational lectures for public and patient. Topics included reimbursement, pharmacology, activity programs, anatomy and physiology, nutrition, stress management, depression, and activities of daily living with chronic disease.

MPH Practicum​ Nov 1999 - April 2000

  • Examined and facilitated the development of an integrated and coordinated approach to reducing the burden of cancer in the state of Kansas. Partnership achieved with CDC, KDHE and professional individuals throughout Kansas.
  • Authored “Kansas Cancer Partnership”, a comprehensive document outlining findings and recommendations of a state cancer plan in conjunction with CDC and KDHE.

Project Development Coordinator​ Jan 1999 to Nov 1999

  • Accountable for the development of Susan B. Allen Dialysis Center.
  • Authored key policies and procedures of the Dialysis Center.
  • Assured program compliance with regulation and accreditation agencies.
  • Planned operation of new programs by establishing budgets, goals & objectives.

Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Facilitator​ Oct 1996 - Jan 1999

  • Developed and implemented an exemplary Cardiopulmonary Health Promotion Program.
  • Provided administrative direction resulting in the attainment of revenue and profit targets.
  • Complete operational responsibility that included labor management, utilization, hiring, training and continuous quality improvement issues.
  • Developed policy and procedure manual according to local, state and national guidelines.

Registered Respiratory Therapist​ Nov 1990 - Oct 1996

Extensive experience as a Therapist providing care to pediatric, adult and geriatric populations in acute care and rehabilitation settings. Detailed work history available upon request.

EDUCATION – Wichita State University, Wichita, KS

  • Master of Public Health 3.8 GPA December 2000
  • Bachelor of Health Science (Magna cum Laude) 4.0 GPA December 1997
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist December 1992
  • Certified Respiratory Therapist December 1986

AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS

  • ​Hospital Representative for KDEM Adjutant General Commission on Emergency Planning and Response (CEPR) 2007-2012.
  • Hospital Preparedness Grant Advisory Committee (PGAC) 2007-2012.
  • Proficient in Grant application and management.
  • MOKSACVPR Outstanding Member Recognition Award, 2004. President, 2006-2006.
  • ​KSBN Health Educator - Provider #LT0231-1238 during Pulmonary Interventions operation.
  • Author of “Kansas Cancer Partnership”, culmination of MPH Practicum experience, 2000.
  • Graduated Magna cum Laude from WSU, 1997.
  • Kansas Respiratory Care Society's Outstanding Respiratory Therapist of the Year, 1993.

EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATIONS

  • Numerous State/National professional presentations on a variety of topics. 1997 – Present.
  • Skilled in leading discussion-based exercises. Skilled in designing HSEEP compliant functional and full-scale emergency preparedness exercises with after-action-reports and improvement plans.

ORGANIZATIONS

  • Kansas Adult Care Executive (KACE)
  • Kansas Health Care Association/Kansas Center for Assisted Living (KHCA/KCAL)
  • Society of Chest Pain Centers (SCPC) 2010 to present.
  • International Board for Certification of Safety Managers 2010 to present.
  • American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) 1978 to present.