Melinda Englehart
Highlands Ranch,CO
Summary
To be considered and hired for the ECMO lead at HCA HealthONE Rocky Mountain Children's.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ECMO Specialist, PICU
HCA HealthONE Rocky Mountain Children's
11.2016 - Current
- AACN ECMO credentialed
- Trained and mentored junior staff on ECMO protocols and emergency procedures, fostering team competency and confidence.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives to streamline ECMO processes.
- Streamlined ECMO protocols for increased efficiency and safety in critical care settings.
- Administered ECMO support for critically ill patients, ensuring optimal device functionality and patient safety.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans, enhancing patient outcomes in complex cases.
- Performed data collection, created presentations, and led ECMO debrief meetings.
Clinical Nurse Coordinator, Bedside RN, PICU
HCA HealthONE Rocky Mountain Children's
01.2013 - Current
- Managed complex case loads, prioritizing tasks to optimize efficiency in patient management processes.
- Facilitated training sessions for ECMO/cardiac team on new technologies and procedures, promoting staff engagement and skill enhancement.
- Developed training materials and taught classes on best practices and new technologies.
- Mentored and supervised nursing/ECMO specialist staff, fostering professional growth and development.
- Contributed to quality improvement initiatives for ECMO/cardiac program through data collection, analysis, and implementation of best practices.
- Managed staffing needs by creating schedules and managing on call schedule during ECMO runs.
Clinical Scholar
Colorado University College of Nursing
02.2016 - 01.2018
- Assumed responsibility for the education of nursing students during their Pediatric clinical rotation.
- Evaluated program effectiveness through data analysis, ensuring alignment with accreditation standards and institutional goals.
- Collaborated with faculty to design innovative training programs for nursing students, improving educational outcomes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Saint Mary
Leavenworth, KS01.2009
Certification
- AACN ECMO credential
- Member American Society of Extracorporeal Technology
- ACLS Certification
- PALS Certification
- BLS Certification
Timeline
ECMO Specialist, PICU
HCA HealthONE Rocky Mountain Children's
11.2016 - Current
Clinical Scholar
Colorado University College of Nursing
02.2016 - 01.2018
Clinical Nurse Coordinator, Bedside RN, PICU
HCA HealthONE Rocky Mountain Children's
01.2013 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Saint Mary