Melissa P.

Joseph
8550 Magellan Parkway, Suite 1100 Melissa_Joseph@bsmcon.edu
Richmond, VA 23227 Mobile: 804.627.5300

EDUCATION

Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing, Richmond, VA May 2017

Bachelor of Science in Nursing: Cumulative GPA - 3.7

Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA May 2001

Bachelor of Science with double majors in Psychology and Political Science, Minor in Business
Cumulative GPA - 3.5

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

Bon Secours Richmond Community Hospital, Emergency Department, Richmond,

VA
200+ hours Clinical Immersion

Under the supervision of an RN, provide nursing care to clients across the lifespan from
infants, children, pregnant women, and the elderly, presenting with various conditions.
Using the nursing process, perform client triage and coordinate with interdisciplinary team
members regarding clients plan of care.
Display professionalism and maintain safe and effective care to patients in a demanding
environment

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Community Ambassador, Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing: September 2014-May

2017
One of only 2 students in class cohort selected by faculty for opportunity to serve. Worked four
hours monthly at Bon Secours Care-A-Van, serving clients onsite in collaboration with clinic
staff.

Haiti Mission Team, Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing: March 2016
Selected by faculty as 1 of 8 students to participate in mobile clinics. Served more than 400
villagers over 5 days with client assessment, medication distribution and significant patient
education.

U.S. Peace Corps, Hospital St. Croix, Logne, Haiti 2002 2004
Micro-Enterprise Development Officer-Childrens Nutrition Program of Haiti

Created, organized and motivated a total of 125 women with-in rural communities to
participate in a micro finance project.
Delivered micro-credit sessions to educate mothers with malnourished children.
Participated and led in organizing mobile clinics for the Childrens Nutrition Program and
Hospital St. Croix to support community members that could not access the hospital.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing, Richmond VA August 2015-May 2017

Peer Tutor

Assess student study skills, create individual study plans and provide education for complex
nursing concepts.
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Virginia Health Care Foundation, Richmond, VA December 2012-June 2013
Program Officer

Managed and evaluated the Health Safety Net grant-making program for selected health
clinics in the state of Virginia.
Provided technical assistance, organized workshops and roundtable discussions with nurse
practitioners, mental health professionals and grant recipient organizations.

ChildFund International, Richmond, VA March 2006-December 2012

Project and Grants Management Specialist; Health, Education & Youth Programs

Proposal Development & Grant Making:

Coordinated, planned, organized and managed the production of new grant proposals and
applications within assigned portfolio of countries.

Grants Management, Donor Relations Management, Technical Assistance & Capacity Building:
Oversaw, monitored, and provided technical support on 12 US Government grants with a
portfolio that totaled roughly: $14 million.
Conducted site visits to monitor ChildFund field operations and subgrantees to review
programs and provide support as necessary.
Planned, organized, and managed resources according to the program scope, time, and
budget in order to ensure completion of the specific goals and objectives of the project.
Coached, mentored, and trained regional and national office staff in project, grants
management and internal controls to build/strengthen capacity to effectively manage grant
performance

Inova Health System, Falls Church, VA & Pignon, Haiti 2005 2007
Program Coordinator

Administered $250,000 Haitian Health Professional Training Program, including program

management and grants management.

Office of the Attorney General, Commonwealth of Virginia, Richmond, VA 2004

2006
Program Manager, Domestic Violence and Child Victimization

Administered $450,000 grant-making program, including all program management and grants
management of subgrantees.

LEADERSHIP

Member, National Student Nurses Association: October 2014-Present

Honor Council Representative, College of Nursing Student Government Organization:
August 2014-May 2015
Certification from the Project Management Institute: CAPM (Certified Associate in Project
Management)
ChildFund Building Leaders Program:
Selected to participate in leadership program to create a development pipeline for high potential
personnel; developed an emerging group of leaders to support the broad scale development of
ChildFund globally, contributing thoughts, ideas and efforts to build a stronger organization;
support the shared learning of emerging leaders to aid insight and understanding across the
organization. Criteria for selection included demonstrated high performance/high potential with
ChildFund for at least 6 months, identified as an influencer and leader in developing and
operationalizing strategy, and experience in a senior level position with ChildFund.

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