Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
Alumni Associations
Nursing Affiliations
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Guest Speaking Engagements
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Melinda (Mindy) Elayda

Melinda (Mindy) Elayda

Walnut Creek,CA

Summary

Dedicated Registered Nurse with over 28 years of clinical experience, specializing in emergency and critical care nursing for diverse populations. Proven leadership skills developed over 15 years as a nurse team leader, demonstrating the ability to swiftly identify critical situations and make informed decisions under pressure. Committed to providing high-quality patient care while ensuring compliance with clinical standards, fostering a collaborative environment, and achieving optimal patient outcomes. A reliable team player with strong adaptability and excellent communication skills, leveraging emerging technologies to drive continuous improvement and enhance productivity in fast-paced settings.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Staff Nurse IV

Kaiser Walnut Creek Medical Center
06.2024 - Current
  • 36-hour 4p-4am evening shift. I returned to this ER a third time and have transitioned well.
  • I have been successful at recognizing the nurses to aim high for the clinical ladder-staff nurse III to help empower themselves and others.
  • I can do all leadership roles, Pivot (triage), Critical Zone area, RN resource and orienting new hires.
  • I am the co-chair of the newly developed ER Experience Committee that was established in January 2025 to promote team building activities along with ED wellness.
  • Mentored new nursing staff, supporting their professional growth and development.
  • Participated in regular staff meetings to share best practices, address challenges, and foster collaboration among team members.
  • Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.

Staff Nurse IV

Kaiser Sacramento Medical Center
10.2023 - 06.2024
  • 36 hour 11-11pm evening shift position.
  • Urban emergency department with Critical Decision Annex (CDA) 23-hour observation unit and dedicated adult behavioral health unit.
  • Resource for new graduates, new hires/transfers, and pediatric resource.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations. 12 bed dedicated adult and pediatric behavioral health unit
  • Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.

Staff Nurse IV

Kaiser Roseville Medical Center
05.2017 - 10.2023
  • 36-hour 11a-11pm evening shift-position and promoted to Staff Nurse III July 2019.
  • Large suburban community sixty-five bed ER with twelve bed Observation Unit.
  • Leadership roles in the ER Department are currently held on a weekly rotation; PFF-Patient Flow Facilitator in five bed zoned ER, Stroke and EMA Triage RN, Back Flow & Front Flow RN, Intake RN (triage).
  • ER Pediatric Committee Co-Chair
  • On-boarded ER Pediatric Skills to new hires, Kaiser transfers and travelers during 1 week orientation.
  • 20-year Kaiser Service Award- April 2022.

Staff Nurse II

Kaiser Permanente South Sacramento Medical Center
06.2016 - 05.2017
  • 28hr/8-hour day-shift position at a Level II trauma center.
  • High volume 37 bed suburban emergency department with 8 ER Observation Unit.
  • Team style workflow in several pod/color zones to facilitate ER throughput.
  • Large volume psychiatric population and coordinate care with ER psychiatric team to facilitate inpatient psychiatric hospital transfers.
  • Clinical resources for new graduates and new employees.
  • Monthly participation in ER Cardiac Committee for performance improvement for STEMI alerts and super user for Artic Sun.

Charge Nurse/Staff Nurse II

Kaiser Permanente San Rafael Medical Center
02.2015 - 06.2016
  • 32-hour evening shift Charge Nurse in brand new twenty-two bed suburban emergency department.
  • Responsible for making RN and ER tech evening assignments, emergency department throughput with direct rooming and maintaining high quality patient care.
  • Chart audits for stroke, procedural sedation, restraints, and trauma patients.
  • Managed staffing schedules, ensuring adequate coverage while minimizing overtime expenses.
  • Streamlined nursing workflows for increased efficiency and improved patient outcomes.
  • Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
  • Advocated for patient needs, resulting in improved patient outcomes and satisfaction.
  • Improved team morale and reduced turnover by implementing regular feedback sessions and career development opportunities.

Staff Nurse II

Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Medical Center
03.2009 - 02.2015
  • Previously employed at Kaiser Walnut Creek August 1998-July 2004.
  • Expert in providing emergency nursing care in busy twenty-six bed urban emergency department.
  • Working day/mid shift, 32 hours a week.
  • Delegate and coordinate care in collaborative team and teaching hospital environment.
  • Proficient in emergency responses such as resuscitation of adults/pediatrics.
  • Expert is use of I-Stat point of care.
  • Resources for new graduate nurses and new hires/transfers RNs.
  • Member of Workplace Safety Committee for the emergency department.
  • 10-year service award in 2012.
  • Acted as a patient advocate, ensuring their needs were met and their rights protected throughout their healthcare journey.

Education

Master's degree - public administration with an emphasis in Healthcare Management

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
10.2015

Bachelor's - science, Nursing

California State University Sacramento
Sacramento, CA
05.1997

Associate Degree - Nursing

Solano Community College
Suisun City, CA
05.1995

Skills

  • Effective clinical decision-making

  • Understanding of trauma dynamics

  • Clinical preceptor experience

  • Healthcare team collaboration

  • Compassionate patient care

  • Effective prioritization

  • Clear and concise documentation skills

  • Continuous improvement initiatives

  • Commitment to patient safety

  • Evidence-based clinical reasoning

  • Time management abilities

  • Commitment to professional standards

Certification

  • BLS -Basic Life Support
  • PALS -Pediatric Advanced Life Support
  • ACLS -Advanced Cardiac Life Support
  • TNCC -Trauma Nursing Core Course- expires 2025-01-01.
  • ENPC – Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course -expires 2026-01-01.

Timeline

Staff Nurse IV

Kaiser Walnut Creek Medical Center
06.2024 - Current

Staff Nurse IV

Kaiser Sacramento Medical Center
10.2023 - 06.2024

Staff Nurse IV

Kaiser Roseville Medical Center
05.2017 - 10.2023

Staff Nurse II

Kaiser Permanente South Sacramento Medical Center
06.2016 - 05.2017

Charge Nurse/Staff Nurse II

Kaiser Permanente San Rafael Medical Center
02.2015 - 06.2016

Staff Nurse II

Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Medical Center
03.2009 - 02.2015

Bachelor's - science, Nursing

California State University Sacramento

Associate Degree - Nursing

Solano Community College

Master's degree - public administration with an emphasis in Healthcare Management

Grand Canyon University

Alumni Associations

  • CSU Sacramento Alumni Association
  • Phi Sigma Sigma Sorority-CSU Sacramento, Theta Chi Chapter
  • Capital City Alumni (Sacramento)
  • Bay Area Alumni Association
  • Los Angeles County Alumni Association

Nursing Affiliations

  • American Nurses' Association (ANA), # 02806379
  • ANA/C Editor for online edition Nurses' Voice
  • Emergency Nurses' Association (ENA), 217516
  • Sigma Theta Tau Nursing Honor Society

License

Registered Nurse, California, #513738

Guest Speaking Engagements

  • CSU Sacramento CSNA Chapter-RN Panel, 2020-03-06
  • EN 20X Conference Presenter 2020, Embracing music festivals, the 49ers, & love of live music. Challenging your clinical skills as RockMed Volunteer.
  • Covid-19 Perspective Panel- EN20X Virtual Conference, 2020-09-01
  • CSU Sacramento Introduction to Health Science: Health Professional Panel HHS 196B, 2022-02-10, 2023-02-21, 2025-04-10
  • Huntington Drive Elementary School: Los Angeles, CA Career Day, 2023-04-21

Publications

  • Elayda, Melinda S. 2023 ENA Residency Program Updated Medication Mayhem: Stroke Medication 2023
  • Injury prevention. ENA. (2025, February 28). https://www.ena.org/practice-resources/injury-prevention - Video originally released October 2019.
  • Littman, Margaret July 2023 ENA Connection. Taking Nursing to the Classroom ENA Connection - July 2023 - Taking Nursing to the Classroom




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