MELINDA ROSE
Tulsa,OK
Summary
Skilled Nursing Supervisor with a background in surgical services and legal consulting. Led multidisciplinary teams to streamline workflows and ensure compliance with safety protocols. Focused on enhancing care quality and patient rights through education and advocacy. Experienced in delivering evidence-based care and training new nursing staff to support efficient patient services.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Nurse Educator in Surgical servicess
Ascension St John
Tulsa, Oklahoma
08.2025 - Current
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Developed educational materials for use in teaching sessions with patients or their families.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop patient-centered care strategies.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols and infection control measures.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean a safe, clean patient environment.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.
Nurse House Supervisor
Ascension St John
Jenks, Oklahoma
10.2024 - Current
- Implemented new patient care protocols resulting in a 50% decrease in infection rates.
- Instituted new processes and standards for inpatient care, achieving departmental goals and enhancing overall patient care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop a new treatment plan, improving patient outcomes by85 %.
- Evaluated patient care needs, prioritizing treatment and maintaining patient flow.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop a new treatment plan, improving patient outcomes by85 %.
- Streamlined workflow using evidence-based practice, resulting in 95% increase in operational efficiency.
- Maintained accurate documentation reducing errors by 85%.
Legal Nurse Consultant
Rodolf & Todd
Tulsa, Oklahoma
09.2022 - Current
- Reviewed medical records for legal cases and provided expert analysis.
- Analyzed medical data to determine if there was a deviation from accepted standards of care.
- Reviewed medical records to identify patient care issues and evaluate the quality of care provided.
- Collaborated with attorneys to clarify medical terminology and procedures.
- Prepared detailed reports outlining potential risks associated with various medical treatments or procedures.
- Communicated effectively with clients regarding case-related medical issues.
Nursing House Supervisor
Ascension St John
Broken Arrow, Oklahoma
05.2022 - Current
- Managed staffing schedules to optimize nurse allocation and efficiency.
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure compliance with hospital policies.
- Coordinated patient care activities across multiple departments.
- Monitored patient conditions and reported significant changes to physicians.
- Resolved conflicts among nursing staff to maintain a collaborative environment.
- Provided patients with direct nursing care during periods of department short-staffing.
- Participated in patient and family planning processes, provided instructions and addressed questions and/ concerns.
- Investigated and reported accidents, leveraging new knowledge to improve protections for patients and staff.
Registered Nurse
Ascension St John
Tulsa, OK
07.2017 - Current
- Implemented a patient care protocol that increased patient satisfaction scores by 80% within 1 month, ensuring high-quality care delivery.
- Streamlined discharge planning processes, resulting in an 85% reduction in hospital readmission rates and contributing to enhanced patient outcomes. Patients were scheduled for follow-up appointments after their admission and/or an ER visit.
- Educated and trained nursing staff on best practices in chronic disease management, improving patient compliance and health metrics for high acuity patients.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop personalized care plans, directly impacting the overall health outcomes of patients under supervision.
- Facilitated health education workshops for patients and families, enhancing their understanding of treatment options, which contributed to a 65]% increase in treatment adherence.
- Advocated for patients' needs and ensured they received appropriate care and resources.
- Supervised and trained new staff members, enhancing team capability and ensuring consistent patient care delivery.
Nursing Supervisor
Ascension St John
Tulsa, OK
05.2023 - 08.2025
- Led a team of 56 nursing staff to improve patient care standards, daily staffing and scheduling in One Day Surgery and Pre-Admission Testing and staffing for Operating Room Holding.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop care plans for patients, significantly improving health outcomes and decreasing hospital readmissions.
- Conducted daily huddle sessions for all staff on best practices, leading to improvement in adherence to care guidelines and protocols.
- Supplied and supported medical staff and patients during unit-specific procedures, ensuring smooth operations and quality care.
- Addressed the physical, emotional, and developmental needs of patients.
- Collected patient specimens and data including vital signs, input/output, and other delegated measurements.
- Protected patient information to uphold trust and comply with healthcare regulations. for the wellbeing of both the patient and facility.
- Resolved customer complaints by actively listening to concerns and implementing solutions, enhancing patient satisfaction.
Education
Masters in Healthcare Administration - Healthcare Administration
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK05-2021
Board Certification - Medical Surgical
ANCC
Silver Spring, MD05-2021
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
University of Oklahoma Norman Campus
Norman, OK05-2009
Associate of Applied Science -
Rogers State University
Claremore, OK05-2001
Skills
- Patient Assessment
- Health Assessment
- Clinical Documentation
- Pain assessment
- Infection control
- Infection prevention
- ACLS
- BLS
- Venipuncture
- Cerner
- Regulatory Compliance
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Educational Leadership
- Team coordination
- Critical thinking
- Strong clinical judgment
- Conflict resolution
- Acute care expertise
- Acute care expertise
Accomplishments
- 4 time Daisy award recipient
Timeline
RN Nurse Educator in Surgical servicess
Ascension St John
08.2025 - Current
Nurse House Supervisor
Ascension St John
10.2024 - Current
Nursing Supervisor
Ascension St John
05.2023 - 08.2025
Legal Nurse Consultant
Rodolf & Todd
09.2022 - Current
Nursing House Supervisor
Ascension St John
05.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Ascension St John
07.2017 - Current
Masters in Healthcare Administration - Healthcare Administration
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Board Certification - Medical Surgical
ANCC
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
University of Oklahoma Norman Campus
Associate of Applied Science -
Rogers State University