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Melissa Gifford

McDonough,GA

Summary

Healthcare professional with focus on intensive care nursing and proven track record in critical care settings. Known for collaborative teamwork and adaptability in dynamic environments. Expertise in patient monitoring, acute care management, and fostering positive patient experience.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit

Emory Decatur Hospital
Decatur, GA
04.2025 - Current
  • Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
  • Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
  • Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical scenarios involving multiple organ system failures in critically ill patients.
  • Reduced patient complications by promptly identifying changes in condition and initiating appropriate interventions.

Registered Nurse, PACU

Emory University Hospital Midtown
Atlanta, GA
09.2023 - 03.2025
  • Monitored patients' vital signs and recovery progress in post-anesthesia care unit.
  • Educated patients and families on recovery processes and discharge instructions.
  • Provided timely interventions to address airway management complications such as respiratory depression or obstruction in post-operative patients.
  • Provided individualized care and dedicated oversight to 2 patients on average in post-operative recovery room.

Travel Nurse, Intermediate Care Unit

Aya Healthcare
Conyers, GA
03.2023 - 09.2023
  • Piedmont Rockdale Hospital

Travel Nurse, Adult ICU

Accountable Healthcare
Macon, GA
12.2021 - 04.2023
  • Atrium Healthcare, Navicent Health, Medical Intensive Care Unit

Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit

Emory Decatur Hospital
Decatur GA
01.2015 - 12.2021
  • Medical Intensive Care Unit
  • COVID ICU

Registered Nurse, Critical Care Residency

Navicent Health Medical Center
Macon, GA
07.2013 - 03.2015

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Clayton State University
Morrow, GA
07-2016

Associate of Science - Nursing

Georgia Perimeter College
Clarkston, GA
05-2013

Skills

  • Critical Thinking
  • Communication
  • Compassion
  • Cultural Competency
  • Teamwork
  • Advanced life support

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit

Emory Decatur Hospital
04.2025 - Current

Registered Nurse, PACU

Emory University Hospital Midtown
09.2023 - 03.2025

Travel Nurse, Intermediate Care Unit

Aya Healthcare
03.2023 - 09.2023

Travel Nurse, Adult ICU

Accountable Healthcare
12.2021 - 04.2023

Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit

Emory Decatur Hospital
01.2015 - 12.2021

Registered Nurse, Critical Care Residency

Navicent Health Medical Center
07.2013 - 03.2015

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Clayton State University

Associate of Science - Nursing

Georgia Perimeter College