Melanie Swanson, RN, BSN, ONC
Dade City,FL
Summary
Dynamic nurse leader with extensive experience in team supervision and patient care coordination. Knowledgeable in all aspects of orthopaedic and trauma surgery care. Expertise in quality reporting and mentoring new staff, aiming to enhance operational efficiency and improve patient outcomes.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinician
Tampa General Hospital
Tampa, Florida
05.2016 - Current
- Experienced clinician on a busy orthopaedic trauma/joint replacement unit
- Data collection for quality reporting to manager and division leaders
- Creation of employee work schedules for 10+ years
- Guided new staff through orientation and training processes.
- Frequent charge nurse role
- Nurse leader rounding
- Audits of bedside shift report, purposeful hourly rounding
- Assisted educator with competency assessment, new hire onboarding, maintaining staff education records
Unit Based Educator
Tampa General Hospital
Tampa, Florida
04.2014 - 05.2016
- Developed and delivered educational programs for nursing staff, enhancing knowledge and skills in orthopaedic care.
- Assessed training needs and created tailored learning plans, improving engagement and learning outcomes for diverse audiences.
- Evaluated instructional effectiveness through feedback and assessments from participants.
- Implemented evidence-based practices into educational materials for continuous improvement.
- Implemented regular training courses to support staff in meeting patient care goals and achieving outcome standards.
- Assessed new nursing staff with fair and consistent evaluation tools to determine knowledge and quality of care delivery.
- Maintained detailed records of training activities and staff progress.
Staff/Charge Nurse
Tampa General Hospital
Tampa, Florida
09.1994 - 04.2014
- Coordinated patient admissions and discharge processes for efficient workflow.
- Managed medication administration and monitored patient responses effectively.
- Trained new nursing staff on hospital procedures and best practices.
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses by providing orientation to unit policies and procedures, coaching on clinical skills, and mentoring on professional development issues.
- Delegated tasks appropriately among staff members according to their qualifications.
- Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
- Provided direct patient care, including assessments and treatments, to a variety of patients.
Travel Nurse
Cross Country Healthcare
Boca Raton, Florida
10.1988 - 09.1994
- Delivered patient care in diverse clinical settings across various healthcare facilities in North Carolina, Florida and Texas.
- Managed medical documentation and maintained compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Adapted quickly to changing environments and varied patient populations during assignments.
- Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.
- Assumed charge position during travel assignments
Staff/Charge Nurse
Mount Sinai Hospital
Toronto, Ontario
01.1987 - 10.1989
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure high-quality patient care standards.
- Led daily shift meetings to discuss patient care plans and team updates.
- Trained new nursing staff on hospital procedures and best practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient treatment plans.
- Coordinated communication between physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding patient care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Chicago, IL04-2013
Diploma Nursing Science - Nursing
Seneca College of Applied Arts And Technology
Toronto, Ontario12-1986
Skills
- Epic charting and quality reporting
- Patient assessment and medication administration
- Staff scheduling and care coordination
- Team leadership and time management
- Unit supervision and healthcare collaboration
Certification
- Orthopaedic Nurse Certified/ Orthopaedic Certification Board/ 2000
Timeline
Clinician
Tampa General Hospital
05.2016 - Current
Unit Based Educator
Tampa General Hospital
04.2014 - 05.2016
Staff/Charge Nurse
Tampa General Hospital
09.1994 - 04.2014
Travel Nurse
Cross Country Healthcare
10.1988 - 09.1994
Staff/Charge Nurse
Mount Sinai Hospital
01.1987 - 10.1989
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Diploma Nursing Science - Nursing
Seneca College of Applied Arts And Technology