Melissa Fowles
Salt Lake City,UT
Summary
I am a seasoned nursing professional offering many years of experience with compassionate patient care as well as experience in the managerial aspects of nursing.
I would love to help continue the quality and excellence that is already a part of the MICU culture. I am not afraid to work hard and will put in the effort needed to be an effective CNC.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
RN, BSN MICU
University Of Utah Health
12.2008 - Current
- Collaborate with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Act of a coach and preceptor for new nurses helping to educate them in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Participate in professional development opportunities regularly to stay current on best practices in the field of nursing.
- Help with RN schedule
- Oversee Code Bio B preparations (hemorrhagic fever illnesses)
- I am a Charge nurse and act as Robin
Interim Clinical Nurse Coordinator
University of Utah Health
10.2021 - 07.2022
- Oversaw staff scheduling.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives.
- Worked with healthcare team to improve moral.
- Hired and facilitated the training of multiple nurses and HCAs
Interim MICU Nurse Manager
University of Utah Health
04.2005 - 11.2006
- Managed nursing and HCA staff for a 12 bed MICU/CCU
- Conducted performance evaluations and provided constructive feedback to support professional growth of nursing staff members.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Promoted professional development opportunities.
- Managed a budget.
- Managed staff scheduling
Critical Care Internship Coordinator
University of Utah Health
04.2004 - 04.2005
- Evaluated new nurse performance during the internship by maintaining open lines of communication allowing for continuous improvement efforts.
- Created comprehensive internship guidelines, setting clear expectations for students.
- Oversaw intern education sessions that provided essential information about nursing expectations, ICU culture and current policies and practices.
- Liaised between students, staff and managers to coordinate educational program delivery.
RN, BSN in MICU/CCU
University of Utah Health
01.2001 - 02.2007
- Administered medications accurately and safely.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care.
- Precepted new nurses, critical care interns and nursing students in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- I was a Charge Nurse
- Taught at the Utah Nurses Association Convention
- Taught the pulmonary section of the Basic ICU Class
Education
Critical Care Internship -
University of Utah Hospital
Salt Lake City, UT12.2000
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
University of Utah College of Nursing
Salt Lake City, UT05.2000
Bachelor of Science - Behavioral Science And Health
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT05.1998
Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Nursing leadership
- Clinical judgment
- Advance Life Support
Timeline
Interim Clinical Nurse Coordinator
University of Utah Health
10.2021 - 07.2022
RN, BSN MICU
University Of Utah Health
12.2008 - Current
Interim MICU Nurse Manager
University of Utah Health
04.2005 - 11.2006
Critical Care Internship Coordinator
University of Utah Health
04.2004 - 04.2005
RN, BSN in MICU/CCU
University of Utah Health
01.2001 - 02.2007
Critical Care Internship -
University of Utah Hospital
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
University of Utah College of Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Behavioral Science And Health
University of Utah