Melanie Motty
Montgomery,TX
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, leadership, and care coordination in fast-paced environments. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations efficiently. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients families, and team members through excellent communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Preop Nurse/Joint Coach/Relief Charge Nurse
USPI- United Surgical Partners International
09.2019 - Current
- Performed pre-operative assessments to prepare patients for surgery and collaborated with team members to deliver appropriate level of care
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with team members including surgeons to provide all required preoperative materials needed for surgery.
- Prepared total joint patients and caregivers for procedure.
- Provided staff education on total joint patient care, chart preparation, pre and postoperative education.
- Provided follow-up phone calls for total joint patients and maintained data entry.
Charge Nurse Total Joint Center
Memorial Hermann Hospital The Woodlands
01.2014 - 01.2019
- Conducted daily shift huddles to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Served as a liaison between nursing staff, physicians, and management, fostering open communication channels among all parties involved in patient care.
- Streamlined nursing workflows for increased efficiency and improved patient outcomes on a 24 bed unit.
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Managed staffing schedules, ensuring adequate coverage while minimizing overtime expenses.
- Coordinated discharge planning, collaborating with patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure seamless transitions of care.
- Supervised patient admissions and discharges from hospital to home care, rehabilitative facility, or self-care.
Unit Supervisor Neuroscience Department/Stroke Coordinator
Conroe Regional Medical Center
01.2008 - 01.2014
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with advancements in neuroscience nursing techniques.
- Led team in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices, quality improvement initiatives
- Streamlined patient care processes for increased efficiency and improved quality of care.
- Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
- Managed staff scheduling and time off to adequately staff nursing floors, optimized unit schedules and individual work assignments.
- Rounded on stroke patients, provided education to patients and caregivers, coordinated with ancillary departments to provide best outcome during and after admission.
- Data collection and data entry of stroke patients and outcomes, reported data and outcomes to hospital and governing programs.
- Provided staff education for the stroke program, coordinated community outreach through health fairs, assisted in developing Neuroscience Conference for medical professionals, and developed and maintained a stroke support group once a month.
Staff Nurse Ortho/Neuro/Trauma and Pediatric Unit
Conroe Regional Medical Center
01.2003 - 01.2008
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Certified Nurse Assistant
Nursing Home
01.2002 - 01.2003
- Assisted patients during meal times, ensuring they received proper nutrition according to specific dietary requirements.
- Maintained accurate records of vital signs, fluid intake, and output for effective patient monitoring.
- Enhanced patient care by providing daily assistance with bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Improved patient comfort by repositioning and transferring them on a regular basis.
Education
Master of Science - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT2026
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX05.2019
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Angelina Community College
Lufkin, TX05.2003
High School Diploma -
Livingston High School
Livingston, TX05.1997
Skills
- IV Skills
- Patient Assessments and Management
- Compassionate Care
- Surgical care, Adult, Pediatric, and Geriatric Care, Neuro, and Orthopedics
- Strong leadership
- Team Coordination and Excellent Communication
- Relationship Building
- Data Collection, Entry, and Quality Control
- High level of autonomy
- Perform EKGs
Timeline
Preop Nurse/Joint Coach/Relief Charge Nurse
USPI- United Surgical Partners International
09.2019 - Current
Charge Nurse Total Joint Center
Memorial Hermann Hospital The Woodlands
01.2014 - 01.2019
Unit Supervisor Neuroscience Department/Stroke Coordinator
Conroe Regional Medical Center
01.2008 - 01.2014
Staff Nurse Ortho/Neuro/Trauma and Pediatric Unit
Conroe Regional Medical Center
01.2003 - 01.2008
Certified Nurse Assistant
Nursing Home
01.2002 - 01.2003
Master of Science - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Angelina Community College
High School Diploma -
Livingston High School
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