Melanie Morrell
Ravenna,NE
Summary
Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients with experience in the skilled, acute, emergency, and obstetrics setting, as well as one year’s experience as a house supervisor and two years as a nurse manager. Skills include but not limited to: Microsoft Office and Teams, Zoom, Meditech, and Cerner EMRs. Excellent time management, self-motivation, attention to detail, and task oriented. Able to work independently or collaborate well with a group. Compassionate health care professional who excels in fast-paced environments using strong communication skills, adaptability, and teamwork to provide exceptional patient care. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Acute Care/ER RN
HOWARD COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER
St. Paul, Nebraska
06.2022 - Current
- Currently work as an Acute Care/ER RN.
- Job duties include working as a charge nurse in the acute care setting, assisting with swing bed/ rehabilitation patients, ER and infusion room.
- I worked as the Night Shift Manager from June 2022-May 2024 then transitioned back to bedside.
- October 2025 added ENPC certification to current certifications.
- Triage skills present for work in ER.
House Supervisor RN
GRAND ISLAND REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Grand Island, Nebraska
06.2020 - 10.2022
- Worked as a Med-Surg nurse while being flexible to float to other areas as needed from June 2020-January 2021, then transitioned to the House Supervisor RN role until October 2022.
- Duties include patient care as well as assuming the role of charge nurse as designated.
- House Supervisor RN roles included managing the staffing of the hospital and flow of admits/dismissal of patients throughout the night.
RN
VALLEY COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER
Ord, Nebraska
11.2017 - 05.2020
- Worked as an RN.
- Care duties included skilled and acute settings as well as the emergency department.
- The role of charge nurse was also assumed during this time.
- These roles were performed with all previous certifications being active except NRP.
RN
HOWARD COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER
St. Paul, Nebraska
07.2013 - 04.2018
- Began my career as a new grad RN.
- Care duties include skilled and acute settings, emergency department and labor & delivery.
- These roles were performed safely and competently with several certifications acquired.
- Current certifications include: BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC, NRP and STABLE, all certifications achieved while working for HCMC.
Education
ADN Nursing -
CENTRAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Grand Island, Nebraska01.2013
Pre-requisites -
CENTRAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Grand Island, Nebraska01.2011
BSN Nursing Courses -
UNIV OF NEB MED. CENTER @ KEARNEY
Kearney, Nebraska01.2010
Pre-Requisites -
UNIV OF NEBRASKA AT KEARNEY
Kearney, Nebraska01.2009
High School -
NORTHWEST HIGH SCHOOL
Grand Island, Nebraska05.2007
Pre-Requisites -
UNIV OF NEBRASKA AT LINCOLN
Lincoln, Nebraska01.2007
Skills
- Microsoft Office/Tools/Teams
- Zoom
- Meditech and Cerner EMR
- Time management
- Self-motivation
- Attention to detail
- Task oriented
- Independent work
- Collaboration
- Patient assessment
- Emergency response, care & treatment
- Triage skills- phone and emergency
- Infusion therapy
- Care coordination
- Medical-surgical nursing
- Staff management
- Workflow optimization
- Patient safety
- Critical thinking
- Conflict resolution
- IV insertion
- Compassionate care
- Cardiac monitoring
- Trauma nursing
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Health promotion
- EKG interpretation
- Pediatric advanced life support
- Clinical documentation
- Medication administration
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Charting and clinical documentation
- Medical records management
- Electronic health records
- Strong clinical judgment
- Documentation
- Pain management
- Treatment recommendations
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
- TNCC
- NRP
- ENPC
- NIHSS
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Acute Care/ER RN
HOWARD COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER
06.2022 - Current
House Supervisor RN
GRAND ISLAND REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
06.2020 - 10.2022
RN
VALLEY COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER
11.2017 - 05.2020
RN
HOWARD COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER
07.2013 - 04.2018
ADN Nursing -
CENTRAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Pre-requisites -
CENTRAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE
BSN Nursing Courses -
UNIV OF NEB MED. CENTER @ KEARNEY
Pre-Requisites -
UNIV OF NEBRASKA AT KEARNEY
High School -
NORTHWEST HIGH SCHOOL
Pre-Requisites -
UNIV OF NEBRASKA AT LINCOLN