MELISSA DECKER
Gainesville,FL
Summary
Highly skilled NICU Registered Nurse with nearly 30 years of experience in complex neonatal care and family-centered approaches. Collaborates effectively with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and encourage family engagement. Demonstrated expertise in managing high-acuity cases with a compassionate approach.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Registered Nurse Level 2 NICU
Skyline MedStaff CommonSpirit Health SAN
Westminster, CO
09.2024 - Current
- Ensured high-quality patient care throughout NICU expansion from level 2 to 3
Travel Registered Nurse Level 3 NICU
GetMed Staffing
Ascension Seton Medical Center, Austin, TX
02.2024 - 08.2024
- Utilized strong clinical judgment and communication skills to coordinate care in a 52-bed level 3 NICU, emphasizing patient and family education and collaborative healthcare team interactions
Travel Registered Nurse Level 3 NICU
Health Trust Staffing
Gulf Coast Medical Center, Panama City, FL
01.2024 - 02.2024
- A travel assignment in a level 3 NICU was canceled due to a low census.
- Demonstrated ability to be flexible and accommodating to the needs of the entire hospital in a friendly and positive manner.
Travel Registered Nurse Level 3 NICU
Skyline Medstaff
VHC Health Arlington, Virginia
11.2022 - 10.2023
- Specialized and individual care of infants in a 28-bed level 3 NICU from admission to discharge
Registered Nurse
Emerald Coast Surgical
Fort Walton Beach, FL
03.2022 - 09.2022
- Provided compassionate and efficient nursing care in a fast-paced outpatient surgery center, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and satisfaction.
- Assisted in the preparation of patients for surgical procedures, including verifying consent, obtaining vital signs, and assessing preoperative readiness.
- Provided thorough patient education regarding surgical procedures, postoperative care instructions, and potential complications, promoting informed decision-making and compliance.
Medical Leave
Procedure
Miramar Beach, FL
09.2021 - 03.2022
- Medical leave for surgical procedure recovery
Registered Nurse Level 2, NICU
Ascension Sacred Heart, Emerald Coast
Miramar Beach, FL
12.2019 - 09.2021
- Collaborate with physicians to assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment for critically ill infants in a 10-bed Level 2 NICU.
- Organized unit-based council to facilitate communication with staff and management regarding unit and patient care needs.
Registered Nurse
Foundations Medical Center
Destin, FL
09.2019 - 02.2021
- Delivered compassionate, client-centered nursing care within a functional medicine office and IV hydration spa, administering IV fluids, vitamins, and supplements to support holistic wellness goals.
Registered Nurse Level 4 NICU
UF Health Shands Children's Hospital
Gainesville, FL
11.2009 - 08.2019
- Managed various treatments of sick and premature infants in a 74-bed level 4 NICU teaching and trauma facility.
- Acted as a resource and mentor for new nursing staff, facilitating ongoing development in neonatal care.
- Coordinated complex discharge plans for high-acuity NICU patients, ensuring a smooth transition to home care.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Florida Gateway College
Lake City, FL06.1995
Skills
- Interdisciplinary Healthcare Teamwork
- Proficient in Clinical Decision Making
- Patient Care Coordination
- Emotional Support
- Adept in Neonatal Critical Care Techniques
- Support Diverse Cultural Requirements
- Patient Discharge Education
Certification
FL Compact License RN 2969752
California RN 95357157
BLS- American Heart Association 6/26
NRP- 10/24
S.T.A.B.L.E.- 08/26
Timeline
Travel Registered Nurse Level 2 NICU
Skyline MedStaff CommonSpirit Health SAN
09.2024 - Current
Travel Registered Nurse Level 3 NICU
GetMed Staffing
02.2024 - 08.2024
Travel Registered Nurse Level 3 NICU
Health Trust Staffing
01.2024 - 02.2024
Travel Registered Nurse Level 3 NICU
Skyline Medstaff
11.2022 - 10.2023
Registered Nurse
Emerald Coast Surgical
03.2022 - 09.2022
Medical Leave
Procedure
09.2021 - 03.2022
Registered Nurse Level 2, NICU
Ascension Sacred Heart, Emerald Coast
12.2019 - 09.2021
Registered Nurse
Foundations Medical Center
09.2019 - 02.2021
Registered Nurse Level 4 NICU
UF Health Shands Children's Hospital
11.2009 - 08.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
Florida Gateway College
FL Compact License RN 2969752
California RN 95357157
BLS- American Heart Association 6/26
NRP- 10/24
S.T.A.B.L.E.- 08/26
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