Melissa Browder
Madison,GA
Summary
Registered Nurse with over 22 years of experience in direct patient care and nursing leadership positions in hospital emergency department and KP Advanced Care settings. Passionate about providing services in support of growth and healing for patients with acute illnesses. Active listener with a direct communication style and compassionate, non-judgmental approach to build patient and employee trust and rapport. Outside-the-box thinker with strong crisis resolution skills.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Nursing Supervisor
Kaiser Permanente Advanced Care Center
2019.08 - Current
- Developed and maintained collaborative relationships with healthcare providers.
- Contributed to development and successful implementation of new clinical processes that led to decreased length of stay and door-to-doc times.
- Developed and maintained efficient scheduling process, resulting in optimal staffing levels for consistent patient care.
- Conducted performance evaluations of nursing staff, providing constructive feedback and identifying opportunities for professional growth.
- Contributed to strong interdisciplinary collaboration within the healthcare team by promoting open communication channels between various departments.
- Reviewed charts monthly to complete quality control checks.
- Interacted effectively with department managers to promptly correct problems and improve services.
Charge Nurse/RN Staff Nurse
Kaiser Permanente Advanced Care Center
2017.04 - 2019.08
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Served as resource for nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Optimized patient satisfaction through timely response to concerns and effective communication among staff members.
- Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
ER Charge Nurse
Piedmont Newton Hospital
2011.07 - 2017.04
- Acted as liaison between ER nursing staff and other hospital departments, facilitating clear communication channels to ensure seamless care transitions.
- Managed crises calmly, providing direction to staff for effective resolution of critical incidents.
- Provided compassionate support to families during stressful emergency situations, demonstrating empathy and understanding while remaining professional at all times.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Excelsior College
Albany, NY06.2011
Diploma - Licensed Practical Nurse
Dekalb Technical College
Covington, GA05.2001
Skills
- Nurse Leadership
- Ethical Practice
- Staff Development
- Patient Advocacy
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Critical Thinking
Timeline
Clinical Nursing Supervisor
Kaiser Permanente Advanced Care Center
2019.08 - Current
Charge Nurse/RN Staff Nurse
Kaiser Permanente Advanced Care Center
2017.04 - 2019.08
ER Charge Nurse
Piedmont Newton Hospital
2011.07 - 2017.04
Associate of Science - Nursing
Excelsior College
Diploma - Licensed Practical Nurse
Dekalb Technical College
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