Melissa Daniels
Cincinnati,OH
Summary
Critical Care Registered Nurse with over 10 years of progressive cardiovascular nursing experience in Level I Trauma Centers and academic medical centers. Experienced in CVICU, cardiovascular recovery, PACU, and cardiac progressive care with expertise caring for critically ill cardiac surgery patients requiring advanced hemodynamic monitoring and mechanical circulatory support.
Highly adaptable travel nurse recognized for clinical excellence, strong critical thinking, interdisciplinary collaboration, and delivering safe, evidence-based care in high-acuity environments.
Overview
1
1
Certification
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Travel Registered Nurse-Triage Staffing
Ohio State Wexner Medical Center
Columbus, OH
04.2026 - Current
- Telemetry monitoring and rhythm interpretation.
- Hemodynamic Assessment.
- CABG and Valve surgery recovery.
- Administered IV therapy, ensuring compliance with hospital protocols and optimizing patient outcomes.
- Implemented pain management strategies, improving patient comfort during recovery.
- Provided patient and family education, fostering understanding of care plans and enhancing recovery.
- Postoperative Cardiac Care.
PACU Registered Nurse
Miami Valley Hospital
Dayton, OH
02.2026 - Current
- Post-anesthesia monitoring for adults and pediatric patients recovering from general, regional, and monitored anesthesia.
- Collaborating with anesthesiologists, surgeons, CRNAs, and other members of the multidisciplinary team to coordinate postoperative care.
- Monitoring vital signs and identifying early signs of postoperative complications, intervening promptly to ensure patient safety.
- Delivered targeted pain management interventions to enhance patient comfort during recovery.
- Monitored cardiac metrics to ensure patient stability and prompt intervention during recovery.
- Performed critical care assessments to evaluate patient stability and address immediate needs effectively.
- Performed comprehensive assessments, including airway, cardiovascular, and neurological.
- Administered IV therapy to deliver medications and fluids effectively to patients.
- Patient education
CVICU Registered Nurse
UC Medical Center
Cincinnati, OH
04.2025 - 05.2026
- Provided comprehensive care for patients requiring mechanical ventilation, ensuring respiratory stability and comfort.
- Administered continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) to support renal function, enhancing patient recovery.
- Managed intra-aortic balloon pump therapy for heart patients.
- Monitored and managed Swan-Ganz catheter for cardiac assessment, contributing to accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Administered cardiac medication drips to maintain patient stability.
- ECMO management.
Travel Registered Nurse- Triage Staffing
University of Louisville Jewish Hospital
Louisville, KY
11.2025 - 02.2026
- Patient assessment
- Cardiac Rhythm monitoring and interpretation
- IV therapy
- Medication administration
- Balanced multiple responsibilities through efficient time management, ensuring timely patient assessments and interventions.
- Adapted to changing work environments to maintain quality patient care.
- Provided cross-unit coverage to sustain continuous patient care during staffing shortages.
Travel Registered Nurse- Triage Staffing
UC Medical Center
Cincinnati, OH
01.2025 - 04.2025
- Assigned to a 14 bed cardiac stepdown unit.
- Floated between various acuity care units, ensuring continuous patient support across the hospital system.
- Adapted to diverse work environments, enhancing team collaboration and patient care delivery.
- Implemented time management strategies to prioritize tasks, optimizing workflow and patient care.
Travel Registered Nurse- Triage Staffing
Miami Valley Hospital
Dayton, OH
10.2023 - 11.2024
- Delivered critical care for STEMI/NSTEMI patients during interventions to optimize outcomes.
- Assessed symptoms and coordinated care for heart failure patients, ensuring comprehensive management.
- Conducted telemetry monitoring to ensure patient safety and detect abnormalities.
- Interpreted dysrhythmia readings to inform clinical decisions.
- Assigned to a 32 bed cardiac progressive care unit.
- Floated between units and hospitals within the system to deliver patient care.
Cardiovascular Recovery Unit Registered Nurse
UC Medical Center
Cincinnati, OH
08.2018 - 02.2024
- Cared for critically ill patients on 16-bed cardiovascular recovery unit, ensuring optimal recovery through comprehensive monitoring and support.
- Recovered patients from cardiac procedures including angioplasty, pacemaker surgery, bypasses, and vascular surgeries, facilitating their transition to stable health.
- Providing pre- and postoperative care in the cardiac patient population.
- Evaluated and treated patients to manage their health conditions.
- Monitoring cardiac and vascular readings.
- Monitoring stress test evaluations.
Travel Registered Nurse- Triage Staffing
Miami Valley Hospital
Dayton, OH
07.2021 - 05.2021
- Assigned to a 32 bed cardiac progressive care unit.
- Monitored telemetry data to inform timely patient assessments and interventions.
- Analyzed dysrhythmia patterns to enhance accuracy of patient evaluations.
- Heart failure management.
- STEMI/NSTEMI care.
- Adapted to various units and hospitals within the system to provide comprehensive patient care.
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
The Christ Hospital
Cincinnati, OH
01.2016 - 05.2018
- Provided exceptional care to critically ill patients in a family-centered environment on a 28 private medical telemetry bed heart failure stepdown unit, 7south.
- Unit population includes patients diagnosed with MI, cardiac arrhythmias, syncope, cardiomyopathy, pulmonary hypertension or any other patient population requiring telemetry.
- Managed intravenous medication dosages, ensuring patient safety and effective management in critical care.
- Completed an eight-week critical care nurse residency program including EKG interpretation.
- Assisting in conscious sedation for cardioversions.
- Administered peritoneal dialysis to renal patients, supporting their telemetry needs and enhancing care.
- Initiated ultrafiltration procedures for fluid management, optimizing outcomes in critical care settings.
- Providing pre- and post-heart catheterization care and post-pacemaker care.
Patient Care Assistant
The Christ Hospital
Cincinnati, OH
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene needs to promote comfort and dignity.
- Performed vital sign measurements for patients.
- Administered electrocardiograms to monitor and assess patients' heart health.
- Conducted blood draws for laboratory testing.
- Reported abnormal lab values to nursing staff to ensure timely patient care.
Education
BSN -
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH05-2026
Associate Degree - Nursing
Cincinnati State Technical And Community College
Cincinnati, OH12-2015
Skills
- Epic system
- EHR system
- Pyxis system
- Omnicell system
- Patient assessment
- IV therapy administration
- Telemetry monitoring
Affiliations
Ohio Nurse Association
Certification
- Registered Nurse, Ohio 422702, 10/31/27
- ACLS, 12/27
- BLS, 12/27
- PALS, 05/28
- NIHSS, 09/27
Leadership Experience
- Charge Nurse
- Preceptor
Volunteer Experience
Stop the Bleed Coalition
Timeline
Travel Registered Nurse-Triage Staffing
Ohio State Wexner Medical Center
04.2026 - Current
PACU Registered Nurse
Miami Valley Hospital
02.2026 - Current
Travel Registered Nurse- Triage Staffing
University of Louisville Jewish Hospital
11.2025 - 02.2026
CVICU Registered Nurse
UC Medical Center
04.2025 - 05.2026
Travel Registered Nurse- Triage Staffing
UC Medical Center
01.2025 - 04.2025
Travel Registered Nurse- Triage Staffing
Miami Valley Hospital
10.2023 - 11.2024
Travel Registered Nurse- Triage Staffing
Miami Valley Hospital
07.2021 - 05.2021
Cardiovascular Recovery Unit Registered Nurse
UC Medical Center
08.2018 - 02.2024
Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
The Christ Hospital
01.2016 - 05.2018
Patient Care Assistant
The Christ Hospital
01.2013 - 01.2016
BSN -
University of Cincinnati
Associate Degree - Nursing
Cincinnati State Technical And Community College