Melissa Duggan BSN, CEN
Matthews,NC
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional prepared for demanding emergency room environments. Skilled in patient assessment, critical care, and rapid decision-making. Strong focus on teamwork, reliability, and adapting to changing needs. Adept at handling high-pressure situations with compassion and precision.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Room Registered Nurse III
Atrium Healthcare
04.2025 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders in fast-paced emergency environment.
- Assisted with patient assessments and monitoring vital signs for critical care evaluation.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to ensure effective patient care and communication.
- Utilized electronic health record systems for accurate documentation and patient information retrieval.
- Supported triage processes by prioritizing patients based on severity of conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Novant Healthcare
01.2025 - 04.2025
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality patient care in fast-paced emergency environment.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify immediate medical needs and prioritize interventions.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
Clinical Nurse Supervisor
Atrium Health Union West
08.2022 - 12.2024
- Supervised daily clinical operations to ensure compliance with care standards and protocols.
- Coordinated staff schedules, optimizing resource allocation to enhance team efficiency.
- Assisted in training new nursing staff on best practices and organizational policies.
- Monitored patient care metrics, identifying areas for improvement in service delivery.
- STEMI/Stroke/EMTALA Compliance Auditor
- UBC Co Leader
- Established a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging staff members to share ideas and participate in the development of new nursing initiatives.
Transplant Coordinator, RN
Arrowsmith RN's
01.2022 - 08.2022
- Coordinated transplant procedures, ensuring compliance with medical protocols and guidelines.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to facilitate patient evaluations and organ matching processes.
- Managed patient communication, providing education on transplantation processes and post-operative care.
- Streamlined documentation processes using electronic health record systems for improved data accuracy.
- Improved patient care by providing thorough education on the transplant process and post-operative care.
- Facilitated efficient organ allocation by maintaining up-to-date knowledge of UNOS policies and procedures.
- Served as an advocate for patients throughout their transplant journey, addressing concerns and providing support as needed.
Travel Registered Nurse
Prime Time Travel/ Prolink Travel
02.2021 - 01.2022
- Administered patient care in diverse clinical settings, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
- Demonstrated adaptability when assigned to different units or shifts as needed, seamlessly integrating into diverse healthcare teams while maintaining exceptional performance levels.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop individualized patient treatment plans.
- Monitored vital signs and documented patient progress accurately and efficiently.
- Educated patients on post-operative care and medication management for improved recovery outcomes.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Atrium Health CMC Main
08.2019 - 01.2021
- Administered advanced trauma care and interventions in high-pressure environments.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and streamline processes.
- Implemented evidence-based protocols to enhance patient safety and quality of care.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments, ensuring accurate documentation and compliance with standards.
- Prevented long-term disability in stroke victims with rapid assessment of neurological deficits and initiation of prompt interventions per established guidelines.
- USGIV trained
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Online06-2025
Associate of Science - Nursin
Waubonsee Community College
Sugar Grove, IL05-2017
Skills
- Emergency care
- Patient assessments
- IV insertion
- Trauma nursing
- Condition monitoring
- Emergency triage
- Compassionate care
- Charting and clinical documentation
- Privacy and confidentiality
Certification
- CEN - Certified Emergency Nurse
- TNCC and ENPC
- NIHSS
- ALS, BLS, PALS
- CPI
Timeline
Emergency Room Registered Nurse III
Atrium Healthcare
04.2025 - Current
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Novant Healthcare
01.2025 - 04.2025
Clinical Nurse Supervisor
Atrium Health Union West
08.2022 - 12.2024
Transplant Coordinator, RN
Arrowsmith RN's
01.2022 - 08.2022
Travel Registered Nurse
Prime Time Travel/ Prolink Travel
02.2021 - 01.2022
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Atrium Health CMC Main
08.2019 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Associate of Science - Nursin
Waubonsee Community College