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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, KS
01.2009

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
Melinda Englehart