Melanie Schwerdtfeger
Las Vegas,US
Summary
Expanded Clinical Supervisor committed to building integrated nursing teams and improving patient outcomes at hospital level. Skilled in closing training and competency gaps among nursing teams. Superior at identifying opportunities for enhancing patient care at organizational level, creating action plans, and algorithms for operational successes leading to heighten community-wide patient care outcomes.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Supervisor, Central Operations
University Medical Center of Southern Nevada (UMC)
08.2022 - Current
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular staff meetings, case conferences, and training sessions.
- Implemented performance improvement initiatives focused on enhancing productivity and patient care quality.
- Provide supervision to our New Grad nurse program, offering guidance and feedback during annual evaluations for their professional development journey.
- Lead and directed team of over 400 clinical personnel and support staff.
- Developed and adjusted work schedules for clinical and nonclinical staff.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
- Spearheaded and implemented new projects to expand scope of organizational operations by expanded patient care continuum partnership with local air force base.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care for our units with complex needs, ensuring comprehensive support was provided across all domains of operational needs.
Contract Operating Room Registered Nurse
St Mary's Regional Medical Center
03.2022 - 06.2022
- .Specializing in Endovascular, Cardiac and Robotic, Ortho, Neuro Surgery Contractor for Core Medical Staffing.
- Enhanced patient safety by implementing strict adherence to surgical protocols and guidelines.
- Reduced postoperative complications through vigilant monitoring of patients during surgery.
- Provided high-quality care for diverse patient populations, addressing individual needs and concerns.
- Assisted in complex surgeries with precise execution of tasks, ensuring optimal outcomes for patients.
Air Force Nurse Corps, OR Response Nurse Manager
Nellis Air Force Base
05.2021 - 12.2021
- Mike O'Callaghan Military Medical Center Surgical Operations Surgical Education Officer.
- Enhanced patient safety by effectively managing the surgical environment and adhering to strict protocols.
- Reduced risk of infection by maintaining a sterile operating room and assisting in proper surgical instrument handling.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of perioperative nursing.
- Upheld strict compliance with regulatory standards and hospital policies, contributing to consistently high ratings on accreditation surveys.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
- Conducted performance evaluations and provided constructive feedback to support professional growth of nursing staff members.
Air Force Nurse Corps Surgical Services Captain
Fort Sam Houston
05.2018 - 05.2021
- Directed coordination of all Night Shift operations.
- Managed Surgical Staff, Central Sterile Processing at fast paced Level 1 Trauma Center Facilitated detailed coordination of patient care with House Supervisor.
- Regional Anesthesia RN Manager, and Education Trainer for 5 bed staging area.
- Provided Leadership/ Coordination of Care/Education and Training for all Surgical RN's and Graduate Medical Education students.
- Spearheaded Regional Anesthesia orientation to provide safe moderate sedation, regional block assessment/monitoring for pre/post surgical patients.
- Performed perioperative nursing care in Department of Defense's (DoD) largest Level 1 Trauma Center with 30 operating rooms/15 specialties.
- DoD beneficiaries and over 2.5 million community civilian population 100% on time starts Orthopedic/Trauma/Vascular Surgical Service Nurse Manager; circulating over 302 cases annually, ensured quality perioperative nursing care and over $44 thousand of clinical revenue production value annually.
Army Post Anesthesia Care Unit Registered Nurse
Brooke Army Medical Center
06.2017 - 05.2018
- Facilitated smooth patient transitions from surgery to the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit, ensuring timely communication with surgical teams.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements such as Joint Commission standards by following established protocols consistently throughout every aspect of post-anesthesia care delivery.
- Ensured continuity of care by effectively communicating patient information during handoffs between shifts, maintaining accurate records of all interventions, assessments, and treatments administered throughout each stage of recovery.
Air Force Perioperative Registered Nurse
Aviano Air Base Hospital
10.2014 - 06.2017
- Managed all nursing care within the operating room environment, supported surgical team from a broad perspective, and assisted to create and maintain a safe, comfortable environment for the patient's surgery.
- Completed, verified, and ensured accurate surgical documents, patient ID, correct site/side/surgical procedure, patient assessment (allergies/preexisting conditions), patient preparing/positioning, infection control, control/monitoring of electrosurgical/video/imaging equipment, control of surgical items counts pre/post surgical.
- Rotated between Pre-Op, Circulator, and Recovery for 3 Operating Room for the only American Air Base in Italy's Day Surgery services Family Health Clinic/Urgent Care Nurse Manager for 1 year to augment during deployments Managed, coordinated, and planned care overseas for all military personnel and DoD beneficiaries.
Air Force Flight Nurse
United States Air Force Reserve
01.2011 - 12.2016
- Coordinated collaboration of physicians, nurses, techs, ancillary teams of 13 clinic specialties.
- Senior medical authority aboard C-130 mission aircraft Evaluated, directed, and delivered in-flight care for up to 72 stretcher-bound patients Responsible for $300 thousand of medical equipment and supplies; safely managed medical and in-flight patient emergencies Coordinated mission management with flight and ground crew, support personnel, and hospital representatives Squadron Commander chosen to perform leadership duties in Commanders absence.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Progress West Hospital
05.2011 - 08.2014
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
St. Louis University Hospital
09.2011 - 11.2011
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
St.Mary's Hospital
11.2008 - 04.2011
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Monroe Clinic Hospital
07.2008 - 11.2008
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by delivering compassionate, culturally sensitive care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients presenting with diverse medical conditions in the Emergency Department.
- Reduced patient wait times by efficiently triaging patients based on acuity levels and prioritizing urgent cases.
Graduate BSN Nurse
St. Mary's Hospital
01.2008 - 07.2008
- Paid position as a BSN new graduate OR Nurse.
- Certified Triage RN assessing patients as they entered ED and expedited treatment for those that required immediate care Impactful mentor/teacher/preceptor, trained new RN graduates, RN hires, paramedic students, ED Techs.
- Provided comprehensive Emergency Nursing care in rural 8-bay unit for all acuity/trauma levels across the age continuum.
Education
Nursing Management - Management
United States Air Force
Fort Sam Houston, Texas10.2020
Air Force Squadron Officer Leadership - Organizational Leadership
United States Air Force's Air University
Arizona State University07.2020
Bachelor Of Science In Nursing -
Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction, CO.05.2008
Skills
- Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Process Improvements
- Patient Relationship Management
- Team Supervision
- Staff Management
- Team Leadership
- Behavioral Health Knowledge
- Operating Plans Development
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
- TNCC
- PALS
- Nevada State Registered Nurse License #847473, 01/28/2025.
- Wisconsin Multistate Registered Nurse License #165149-30, 03/01/2026.
Projects
- Spearheaded Mike O'Callaghan Military Medical Center partnership with University Medical Center of Southern Nevada's re-allocation of patients, decreasing medical care delays for UMC emergency and urgent patients in Las Vegas community. New 2024 project statistics not yet available.
- Supervisor for UMC Registered Nurse New Graduate program.
- Streamlined and Supervise UMC Discharge Lounge program decreasing discharge wait time by 12%.
- Streamlined UMC 1 Call transfer process decreasing transfer delays by 8%.
- Decreased Surgical Infections by 10% as Infection Prevention Officer for Surgical Services Infection Prevention Standards and Operating
Procedures Creator for Air Force.
- Streamlined Night Trauma procedure at Brooke Army Medical Center decreasing ED Door to OR time by 15%.
Timeline
Clinical Supervisor, Central Operations
University Medical Center of Southern Nevada (UMC)
08.2022 - Current
Contract Operating Room Registered Nurse
St Mary's Regional Medical Center
03.2022 - 06.2022
Air Force Nurse Corps, OR Response Nurse Manager
Nellis Air Force Base
05.2021 - 12.2021
Air Force Nurse Corps Surgical Services Captain
Fort Sam Houston
05.2018 - 05.2021
Army Post Anesthesia Care Unit Registered Nurse
Brooke Army Medical Center
06.2017 - 05.2018
Air Force Perioperative Registered Nurse
Aviano Air Base Hospital
10.2014 - 06.2017
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
St. Louis University Hospital
09.2011 - 11.2011
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Progress West Hospital
05.2011 - 08.2014
Air Force Flight Nurse
United States Air Force Reserve
01.2011 - 12.2016
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
St.Mary's Hospital
11.2008 - 04.2011
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Monroe Clinic Hospital
07.2008 - 11.2008
Graduate BSN Nurse
St. Mary's Hospital
01.2008 - 07.2008
Nursing Management - Management
United States Air Force
Air Force Squadron Officer Leadership - Organizational Leadership
United States Air Force's Air University
Bachelor Of Science In Nursing -
Colorado Mesa University
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